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China's detention of Wuhan journalist 'is a warning to others
Hundreds of Chinese human rights lawyers and citizens have put their names to an open letter calling for immediate medical care for Zhang, who her family fear is close to death. Zhang has been on a hunger strike for more than a year in protest at her persecution for reporting on the Wuhan lockdown in early 2020, the report said. On Thursday, she was awarded the Reporters Without Borders' 2021 Press Freedom award for courage.
TLP chief Saad Rizvi released from jail
As per videos and pictures shared, the TLP chief reached the Rehmatul-il-Aalimeen mosque in Lahore shortly after his release. A large number of supporters had gathered outside the party headquarters to welcome Rizvi, the report said. The TLP chief was under detention since April 11. His release is said to be a part of the recent agreement reached between the Pakistan government and the TLP, following the party's recent sit-in. On October 31, the Pakistan government had announced that an agreement had been reached with the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) after the latest round of dialogue between the two parties.
Russia to strengthen cooperation with China despite Western sabotage: Putin
"We will continue to strengthen ties with our good neighbours and friends in the People's Republic of China," Putin added at an expanded meeting of the Russian Foreign Ministry Board, Xinhua news agency reported.
The bilateral relations have served as a model for effective interstate cooperation in the 21st century, he stressed. The Russian President said some Western countries are "openly trying to drive a wedge between Moscow and Beijing."
Outgoing ISI chief Faiz Hameed holds farewell meeting with Imran Khan
In the farewell meetings, both Imran Khan and Qureshi appreciated the efforts and services of Faiz Hameed as ISI DG. A day earlier, the Hameed paid a farewell visit to Pakistan President Arif Alvi at the President House, where Alvi too appreciated the efforts and services of Hameed as ISI DG for the country's security.
Pandora Papers reveal Emirati royal families' role in offshore havens
The UAE is home to a thriving trade in financial secrecy. It offers shell companies that mask their real owners' identities; dozens of internal free-trade zones that provide even more shadows for them to hide in; and a regulatory system known for what anti-corruption advocates call its "ask no questions, see no evil approach".
SpaceX might launch 1st Starship into orbit in January: Elon Musk
"We intend to do, hopefully, a dozen (Starship) launches next year," Musk said during a livestreamed presentation at the joint fall meeting of the Space Studies Board and Board on Physics and Astronomy, both of which are part of the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Astroworld tragedy: $750 million lawsuit filed against Rapper Travis Scott, Drake over concert stampede
The Houston music festival stampede claimed over 10 lives and left several others are injured. Rapper Travis Scott, Live Nation, Apple Music and medic company Paradocs are among the defendants, as per the local media reports.
Orange the World: UN launches 16-day campaign against gender violence
The worldwide movement by the UN aims at approaching the root causes of gender-based violence against women by believing in the survivors and adopting comprehensive and inclusive measures to tackle it.
US designates N.Korea as state violator of religious freedom
North Korea is one of 10 countries designated as "country of particular concern", Yonhap News Agency quoted Blinken as saying in a statement on Wednesday. "I am designating Burma, the People's Republic of China, Eritrea, Iran, the DPRK, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as Countries of Particular Concern for having engaged in or tolerated 'systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom'," Antony Blinken added.
More US states offering boosters amid fear of winter surge
California made the first move to expand access when public health officials quietly sent a letter to local health jurisdictions and vaccine providers on November 9 instructing them to trust patients to decide whether a booster is appropriate, Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.
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