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Sri Lanka Prez invites oppn parties to join cabinet to resolve crisis
As the island-wide protests defying curfew and emergency laws imposed by Rajapaksa took place on Sunday, the government decided to dissolve the cabinet with the plan to have an all-party interim government. Grappled by a severe economic crisis, the island nation has been going through a crisis where people are suffered without fuel, LPG, electricity and food for months. Extensive loans and unlimited money printing which exceeded 1.2 trillion LKR ($4 billion) in 2021 along has lead to the current economic crisis.
Imran says he had reports that dissidents frequented US embassy
In remarks that were televised, he told them that when the National Security Council (NSC) had condemned the involvement of an external force in no-trust resolution, counting (of votes on the motion) had become "irrelevant". Khan revealed that the US had sent a threatening message through Pakistan's envoy.
Imran Khan to continue working as chief executive until caretaker PM appointed
In accordance with the Constitution, the Pakistan President,Arif Alvi has not yet issued written instructions to Imran Khan to continue serving as the chief executive till the appointment of a caretaker Prime Minister. However, Khan continues to act as the Prime Minister on the basis of verbal instructions without written instructions.
Pakistan SC ruling will come near election day: Sheikh Rashid
Sheikh Rashid, former Interior Minister claimed that when the Supreme Court decision would be announced, the election days would be near, adding that the Speaker's ruling cant be challenged in a court of law. Also, the decision to hold the new election was taken after due deliberations.
Shanghai lockdown could be particularly costly for China
The nine-day Covid lockdown in Shanghai could turn out to be particularly costly for China. The Chinese government which has set a target for the country's GDP to grow by 5.5 per cent this year, will struggle to meet that goal, according to some analysts.
36-hr curfew lifted in Sri Lanka
Accordingly, Railways Deputy General Manager Gamini Seneviratne said all office trains were back on track as usual, but long distance trains were delayed by an hour. While the SLTB said their buses were operating as per the scheduled time tables, private bus owners said that only 15 per cent of the existing fleet have resumed services. The development comes in the wake of a political turmoil in the island nation.
410 bodies found in Ukraine's Bucha to be examined
In a social media post, Venediktova said that experts from the forensic bureau will conduct DNA examinations, autopsies, and sampling of the bodies, reports Ukrayinska Pravda. She said of the 410 bodies which were found between April 1-3, 140 of them have already been examined by prosecutors and other specialists. According to the Prosecutor General, there is "crucial evidence of brutal war crimes perpetrated by the Russian Federation in the liberated territories of the Kiev region"
Nepal says boundary talks with India through establishment mechanism
Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka said the boundary dispute between Nepal and India would be resolved through diplomacy and established mechanisms. The bilateral ties between Kathmandu and New Delhi witnessed some tension after Nepal unveiled a new political map incorporating some disputed land currently occupied by India. Nepal and India have two separate bilateral mechanisms to deal with boundary issues.
UK may face sunflower oil shortage amid Russia-Ukraine war
Edible Oils, which packages oil for 75 per cent of the UK retail market, is ramping up supplies of other oils for shoppers, the BBC reported on Sunday. Meanwhile, manufacturers of foods that contain sunflower oil, like crisps, oven chips and cereal bars, are reworking their recipes. The Food Standards Agency has advised people with allergies to look out for extra information from shops and food makers.
Imran Khan denotified as Prime Minister of Pakistan
A notification from the Cabinet Division said: "Consequent upon dissolution of the National Assembly by the President of Pakistan, in terms of Article 58(1) read with Article 48(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, vide Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs' SRO No. 487(1)/2022, dated 3rd April, 2022, Mr Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi ceased to hold the Office of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, with immediate effect."
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