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Zelensky hails visit of senior European officials to Ukraine
"This is a very strong signal that Ukraine and the European Union are together," Zelensky said at the joint press briefing with von der Leyen and Borrell in Kiev on Friday. Zelensky thanked the European officials for coming to Ukraine in difficult times and for visiting Bucha outside Kiev, where hundreds of murdered civilians were allegedly found after Russian forces withdrew, Xinhua news agency reported.
Death toll of Israeli shooting attack rises to 3
The 35-year-old man, identified as Barak Lufen from central Israel, was the third civilian killed in the random shooting by a Palestinian in a crowded bar, as two Israelis were killed outright on the scene, Xinhua news agency reported. More than 10 civilians were wounded in the attack, some of whom are still in critical condition in hospital.
Russia expels 45 Polish diplomats in retaliation
In a statement on Friday night, the Ministry said it had summoned the Polish Ambassador and declared 45 employees of Poland's Embassy in Moscow and of Polish consulates in Irkutsk, Kaliningrad and St. Petersburg "personae non gratae" who must leave Russia by April 13, reports Xinhua news agency. On March 23, the Polish Foreign Ministry ordered 45 Russian diplomats to depart within five days as part of a coordinated action by Western countries to expel several hundreds diplomats in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Kiev.
Beginning of many beginnings': Private mission Ax-1 lifts off to space station
The 4-member crew lifted off on SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket at 11.17 a.m. EDT (8.47 pm IST) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the company said. The Ax-1 crew members includes Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria of Spain and the US, Pilot Larry Connor of the US, and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe of Israel, and Mark Pathy of Canada.
Pakistan Cabinet okays commission to probe 'foreign conspiracy' against Imran
Talking to the media following the Cabinet meeting, the minister stated that the commission will be headed by Lieutenant General (Retd) Tariq Khan. He said the commission would show that the communique does exist, after the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif, claimed it to be fake. According to Chaudhry, the commission would also investigate if the threat of a "regime change" is present in the communique.
Smears against my wife awful, says Rishi Sunak
Sunak, who is of East African-Indian origin, told media that reports about her non-domicile status are ‘unpleasant smears'. A non-dom in the United Kingdom does not have to pay tax on her overseas income. The BBC estimated "she would have avoided 2.1 million pounds a year in UK tax". This, while not unlawful, is embarrassing for Sunak, under whom comes Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC). "To smear my wife to get at me is awful," Sunak insisted.
Saddened by court decision, wish it had probed 'conspiracy' angle: Imran
In an address to the nation, Khan, however, rued that the top court did not consider the "foreign conspiracy" angle in its Thursday verdict and should have at least initiated a probe. I respect the Supreme Court and the judiciary, but the apex court should have looked at the threat letter before issuing the verdict," Khan said, complaining that it did not take the matter of the "threat letter" seriously, Geo News reported.
Ukraine records over 100 attacks on healthcare: WHO
Of the current total of 103 attacks, 89 have impacted health facilities and 13 have impacted transport, including ambulances. "We are outraged that attacks on health care are continuing. Attacks on health care are a violation of international humanitarian law. Peace is the only way forward. I again call on the Russian Federation to stop the war," Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said at a press conference.
ISI chief calls on Imran Khan as PTI explores options
During the meeting held at the Prime Minister's house, Khan and Anjum discussed the prevailing situation in the country along with key security issues, the report said. The meeting came as Khan explores his options after the apex court ruling, which leaves little room for him to maneuver. He plans to address the nation on Friday night.
US travel advisory for Pakistan warns of terrorism, LoC conflict
A level-3 travel advisory means the US citizens are being asked to reconsider their plans if they are travelling to the country in question, Samaa TV reported. The travel advisory issued on April 4 prohibits American nationals from travelling to Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces "due to the risk of terrorism and kidnapping".
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