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After 14 years, Benazir Bhutto's assassination still remains a mystery
Twenty party workers were killed and 71 others were seriously injured in the attack on the former Pakistan premier. In the aftermath of the incident, four inquiries were conducted into the high-profile case with the police joint investigation team (JIT), the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the United Nations (UN) and Scotland Yard striving to solve the matter.
Omicron in US: New York witnesses 'four-fold increase' in children's hospitalization
The New York State Department of Health on Friday warned about an upward trend in pediatric hospitalizations related to Covid-19. Top US pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci also acknowledged that there was a Covid 'testing problem' and said that the issue will be resolved by next month. He also highlighted that the administration was ramping up to tackle the threats imposed by the rising Covid cases.
18 Yemeni soldiers killed in Marib battle
"Eighteen soldiers were killed today in the battle in the desert area of al-Balak al-Sharki in southern Marib," the source told Xinhua news agency late Sunday. "There were also many Houthis killed in the battle by airstrikes carried out by the Saudi-led Arab coalition," he said, without providing a specific number.
Sri Lankans blame ruling Rajapaksa family for economic mess as country faces forex crisis
While the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was particularly harsh on the tourism industry-dependent Sri Lanka, a large section of society is of the opinion that the problems only aggravated due to the mishandling of the situation by the Rajapaksas. Prices of essential items including food have risen manifold forcing people to reduce their consumption. To add to this an acute shortage of cooking gas has hit households.
'Fear of Nawaz Sharif's return not letting Imran Khan sleep'
Responding to Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid's statement that Khan would complete his tenure, PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah maintained that the mere mention of Nawaz Sharif's possible return to the country had sent "alarm bells ringing" for the incumbent government.
UK tabloid tenders front page apology to Meghan Markle for breaching her privacy
The Duchess of Sussex had filed a case against the UK tabloid in 2019 for breaching her privacy. Following her victory, the London High Court ordered the UK tabloid to print a public apology on the front page for unlawfully printing parts of a five page letter written to her father after her wedding with Prince Harry in 2018.
Taliban stops women from traveling long distances without male escorts
Taliban has also advised road transports to refuse rides to women who do not follow the Taliban imposed guidelines. The new set of regulations imposed on Afghan women despite the fact that the Taliban authorities are trying to moderate their image internationally.
Turkey's African outreach
The first Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit was held in Istanbul, the second in Malabo. Over 100 government ministers and 16 Presidents from Africa attended the summit, which was held under the theme, ‘Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity. Cooperation between Ankara and Africa, which is steadily increasing, is of vital importance to Turkey. Trade volume between Turkey and Africa is enormous.
US shouldn't interfere in Afghan affairs: Taliban
The remarks were made by Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Taliban's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, while he addressed a gathering on Sunday, reports TOLO News.
Regarding the withdrawal of US forces in August that led to the Taliban taking control of the country, Stanekzai said that "American soldiers fled from Afghanistan in the dark of the night".
US airlines call off more flights amid Omircon surge
Delta Air Lines said it expected to cancel more than 300 flights, on top of 368 scratched on Saturday. United Airlines cancelled nearly 100 mainline flights on Sunday due to staffing concerns, while roughly 25 per cent of its customers have been able to re-book to arrive earlier than their original plan.
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