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Social media disruptions reported in SL
According to a Daily Mirror report, rumours were rife since Saturday that there were plans to block social media sites, with users suggesting that VPNs (virtual private network) should be downloaded. Late Saturday night, "users complained that the apps were not working, leading to strong speculation that the government had restricted access to the sites", the report added.
Kiev region completely liberated: Ukraine Minister
In a social media post late Saturday, the Minister said: "Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel, and the rest of the Kiev region have been liberated from the invaders," Ukrayinska Pravda reported. The announcement comes after Russia said last week that it would "drastically reduce" combat operations around the capital Kiev and the northern city of Chernihiv, and instead focus on the eastern regions.
Pakistan media tweets on prevailing political mess
Some of the prominent social media handles have also picked up pace reporting on the developments. In these times of cross reporting and intense rhetoric driven messaging by all sides, it is best to take a look at some of the prominent and credible reporters and their views on the evolving situation. Prominent journalist Talat Hussain mentions that the PM's desperate situation is evident from the fact that he has been trying to take shelter behind story lines which are his own creation.
Iran says new sanctions, blocking Iranian singer's entry show US 'hostility'
"By imposing new sanctions and preventing an Iranian singer from entering (the United States) under false pretenses, it has once again shown that it is hostile to the people of Iran in all circumstances," Bahadori Jahromi tweeted on Saturday. The US government has a clear record of breaching international laws and human rights standards despite the claims for "goodwill," he added.
With 40,000 MT fuel from India, SL looks to reduce power cut from 13 hrs to 2 hrs
As the shipment arrived, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced that 13-hour power cuts would now be reduced to nearly 2 hours from Sunday. Sri Lanka's power generation mainly depends on fuel and all except two plants have been shut down due to lack of diesel. For days, the country's economy has been suffering due to lack of transportation of goods, while mechanised farming and fishing have come to a standstill with no diesel in the fuel stations.
Ukraine spends $10bn a month on conflict with Russia
"The Ukrainian state spends about $10 billion a month on hostilities," said a statement on the Ukrainian presidential website on Saturday, citing data from the Ministry of Finance. Among Ukraine's sources of expenditure financing, the statement named the country's own tax revenues and assistance from Ukraine's international partners, Xinhua news agency reported.
I have more than one plan, says Imran as he calls for protests on eve of no-trust vote
The Prime Minister made these remarks during a live question and answer session, which was broadcast live on television, radio and digital media, and lasted roughly an hour. "Before taking your telephone calls, I want to talk to the people of my country for five minutes because right now Pakistan is standing on a decisive point," the prime minister said in his opening remarks.
Imran on sticky wicket as political future hangs by a thread
The end of the road for Imran Khan is coming closer and closer as opposition benches are confident to oust him through the no-confidence motion voting, to be held on Sunday. The opposition parties have already confirmed support from the ruling coalition partners and many other defected members of Imran Khan's ruling party -- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) -- who have decided to join the opposition benches against Khan.
'Loser' Imran Khan set to exit Pak political stage kicking- and- screaming , says he will not resign
"I cannot even think about resigning and as far as the no-confidence vote is concerned, I believe in fighting till the end," beleaguered PM Imran Khan told ARY News of Pakistan, signalling that he would only go down kicking-and-screaming. Khan "confirmed" the reports that he was in touch with the top leadership of the military establishment headed by Pakistani army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the establishment had suggested three options.
Pakistan ready to move forward on Kashmir if India agrees: Gen Bajwa
Speaking at the Islamabad Security Dialogue, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said that his country is ready to move forward on Kashmir if India agrees. He had made similar comments at the Islamabad Security Dialogue last year. He also added that Russia's invasion of Ukraine must be "stopped immediately" terming it a great tragedy.
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