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President Putin announces fearsome 'Satan II' missile will be deployed by this autumn
The Sarmat missile, or 'Satan II', is said to be the world's longest-range intercontinental ballistic missile, capable of striking a target 11,200 miles away, Putin hailed the development of the missile, which was successfully test-fired earlier this week, 'a big, significant event' for Russia's defence industry, saying the Sarmat will 'ensure Russia's security from external threats and make those who try to threaten our country with aggressive rhetoric think twice.'
SL to appoint advisors on debt restructuring in next 20 days
The Minister told local media that restructuring the country's unsustainable external debt is a major condition to obtain financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reports Xinhua news agency. Sabry said that the discussions he started with IMF officials in Washington would end on Sunday, and that there are a lot more discussions to be held ahead.
Pakistan President urged to unshackle himself from Imran's 'slavery'
In a statement, Sanaullah reminded Alvi that he was bound by the Constitution to perform his duty as a President, rather than acting upon the dictates of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, reports The Express Tribune. The Minister stressed that the country would be run according to the Constitution and not upon the whims of Khan.
Ukraine to withdraw from talks with Russia if Mariupol forces killed'
During a press conference held at one of Kiev's metro stations amid the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine, Zelensky was asked how Kiev would respond to potential independence referendums in the territories controlled by Russian forces, RT reported. The President admitted that it would force him to stop any talks with Moscow.
Death toll in Shanghai Covid outbreak reaches 87
Among the deceased, the oldest was 101-years-old, Xinhua news agency quoted the commission as saying. All of those who passed away had serious underlying health conditions such as malignant tumours, coronary heart disease and hypertension. The direct causes of their deaths are basic diseases, the commission noted.
Bilawal Bhutto to take oath as Pak Foreign Minister within 2 days
Bilawal was present at the time when the initial federal cabinet members took oath, however, he did not take the oath, Geo News reportedd.But Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb had assured that the PPP Chairman would take the oath after he returned to Pakistan.
Voting underway for French presidential run-off
Voting began at 8 a.m. and is scheduled to end at 8 p.m., reports Xinhua news agency. Eligible voters on French overseas territories have already cast their ballots on Saturday. According to the results of the first round voting on April 10 published by France's Constitutional Council, Macron won 9,783,058 votes, or 27.85 per cent of valid ballots, while Le Pen garnered 8,133,828 ballots, or 23.15 per cent.
Guterres to meet Erdogan ahead of mediation visits with Putin, Zelensky
In a brief note to correspondents on Saturday evening, the UN chief's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that Guterres will be "received" by Erdogan in Ankara. Turkey has been the hub of diplomacy for Russia and Ukraine and consulting with Erdogan could help Guterres prepare for his meetings with Putin on Tuesday and with Zelensky on Thursday
UK will provide Ukraine with more military equipment: Johnson tells Zelensky
In a statement, the Downing Street said that during the conversation between the two leaders on Saturday, Johnson told Zelensky more armoured vehicles, drones and anti-tank weapons would be sent to Ukraine, reports the BBC. The Prime Minister also confirmed that the UK will reopen its embassy in Kive next week, a move first announced on Friday.
Egyptian museum housing royal mummies attracts nearly 1mn visitors since debut
About 40 per cent of the 970,000 visitors were from foreign countries, Ghoneim told Xinhua news agency in an interview. The museum, which is located in downtown Cairo, houses a main hall, a royal mummies hall, and a textile hall. The construction was completed in 2017 and the museum was opened to the public on April 22, 2021.
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