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Shombi Sharp of US appointed to head UN ops in India
He will succeed Renata Lok-Dessallien, to head UN operations in India as announced by Guterres' Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq. Spokesman Farhan Haq said, "Resident Coordinators lead the work of our UN teams on the ground, including our continuing support to national Covid-19 response, plans to recover better for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)." He also added that the resident Coordinator also personally represents the secretary General.
Kamala Harris feeling 'sidelined' amid growing tensions with Joe Biden
Harris' approval rating has plunged even further than Biden's in recent months, with rumours swirling that the US President is considering appointing her to the Supreme Court as a backdoor method of selecting a new Vice President, the report said. Harris and her top aides are reportedly frustrated with Biden for handing her 'no-win' issues like the border crisis, White House insiders told CNN.
Pakistan's alliance with China may invite wrath of US, allies
Pakistan's efforts to seek that balance seem to have not produced the desired results, the report said. The lawmakers were informed that the country's relationship with the US, Pakistan's traditional ally, is confronted with further perils in the wake of recent developments, particularly the chaotic exit of the US from Afghanistan, the report said.
Pakistan civil society slams Imran Khan's secret deal with the TTP
"Extremist group TTP should be held accountable for the killings of thousands of people before any negotiations for bringing them into the national political mainstream can take place," said Hina Jilani, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, the Pakistani daily The News reports.
Afghanistan women protest for rights to employment, education
On Sunday, dozens of Afghan women took to the streets of Kabul again, demanding their right to learn and seek employment under the new Islamic Emirates rule. Chanting slogans for their rights, protesters also lashed out at the international community for what they called ignoring the dire need for provision of basic rights to women in the country.
India completes reconstruction of 50,000 houses in Nepal
To mark the event, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Monday organised a function where Namgya C. Khampa, Deputy Chief of the Mission, announced that 50,000 private houses as committed by the Centre in New Delhi, have been completed with the Owner Driven Reconstruction Approach adopted by Kathmandu.
When and how do Barelvi centres respond to Raza Academy founder's call for a bandh
Several recent events put the focus on Raza Academy as violence escalated in Amravati and other cities of Maharashtra following protests by Raza Academy against the Tripura violence. Saeed Noori looks after the day-to-day activities of Raza Academy. He travels across India to strengthen Raza Academy and Barelvi Movement.
Brahmos deployment on India-China border poses no threat to China's security: Report
India TV news reported on Friday that the Indian government has backed the ambitious Char Dham road project, for "wider roads are needed to transport missiles like the BrahMos and other military equipment" to the western part of the India-China border, Global Times reported.
Hungarian PM Orban re-elected as ruling party leader
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was re-elected as the only candidate for a period of two years during a Congress of Fidesz, to lead the party in next spring's general elections, Xinhua news agency reported. "If we continue to govern, we could be among the most developed countries in ten years. Today, Hungary is still an emerging country, and we can only move forward if we work more precisely and raise smarter children than ourselves," said the Prime Minister.
Israeli Air Force commander holds 1st visit to UAE
Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin attended the Dubai International Air Chiefs' Conference last week, a meeting for air force commanders from around the globe held in the UAE, Xinhua news agency quoted the military saying on Sunday.
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