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General Assembly approves UN regular budget for 2022
The 2022 budget is slightly lower than that of the previous year, reports Xinhua news agency. The regular budget covers UN activities across a range of areas, including political affairs, international justice and law, regional cooperation for development, human rights and humanitarian affairs, and public information.
Japanese govt approves record defense budget for 2022 with 10th straight annual increase
Japan's defence spending, in 2022, is pegged at 5.4 trillion yen ($47.18 billion) which is 1.1% higher than the previous year. However, it is still less than a quarter of China's military budget this year, according to official Beijing data. In view of the intense regional security environment, the decision to strengthen Japan's defence capability was taken by former Japan PM Yoshihide Suga when he met US President Joe Biden in April this year.
Called 'Puppet' in India: Nawaz Sharif lands blow on Pak PM Imran Khan
The former prime minister made these remarks at the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) general meeting held in Lahore. He attended the meeting virtually through a video link from London. He is currently getting treated for a heart condition in London. However, former speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has hinted that Sharif is expected to return to Pakistan 'very soon'.
Turkey freezes assets of 770 individuals, US-based foundation
The list included 454 members of the Gulen Movement, whom the Turkish government accused of being behind the failed coup on July 15, 2016, reports Xinhua news agency. The assets of the US-based Niagara Foundation were also frozen.
US to lift travel bans on 8 African nations on NYE
"On December 31, (President Joe Biden) will lift the temporary travel restrictions on Southern Africa countries," and the decision was based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), White House Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz said on Twitter on Friday.
Pace bowler Scott Boland to debut at MCG; Cummins returns to lead
The 32-year-old Boland will become the first Indigenous male player to wear the Baggy Green cap since pace bowler Jason Gillespie. With captain Pat Cummins also returning to the side after missing the second Test in Adelaide due to COVID-enforced quarantine, pacers Jhye Richardson and Michael Neser will sit out.
UN considering $8 billion economic package for Afghanistan
The amount of money that is supposed to be given to Afghanistan in 2022 will be spent to deliver various services in the war-torn country. The package is aimed at providing healthy food for children in schools, creating job opportunities, paying off electricity debts of Afghanistan to central Asian countries, and rebuilding governance beyond humanitarian aids in the country, the report said.
UN extends exemption of travel ban on Afghan Taliban leaders
In its announcement on Friday, the UNSC said that the ban, which came into force on Wednesday, will last until March 21, 2022, TOLO News reported. Besides Baradar, there are 14 other Taliban members on the ban list, including Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. "The travel ban exemption is solely for travels required for participation in peace and stability discussions in a range of countries," TOLO News quoted the UNSC as saying in its announcement.
Nepal PM Deuba to visit India early next month
Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is a biennial event launched in 2003, and the 2022 event on January 10-12 is the 10th edition. A detailed itinerary was not immediately available but sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Deuba and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi is very much likely.
Left with no option, UN is ready to pay $6 million to terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani for security in Afghanistan
The UN is ready with a proposal to pay $6 million per year to Sirajuddin Haqqani who ironically also heads the UN designated terror outfit Haqqani Network (HQN). With a bounty of $10 million on his head, Sirajuddin Haqqani is among the top wanted terrorist list of the US.
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