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US India envoy-designate attending Biden's son's art show questioned
The President's spokesperson Jen Psaki deflected questions on Wednesday about Garcetti's ethics. "I'd refer you to the gallerist for questions about the event and -- as well as the representatives of Mr. Garcetti, in terms of his attendance," she told a reporter who asked her about the propriety of him being at the event.
Argentina approves emergency use of Sinopharm vax for kids
According to an announcement made by Health Minister Carla Vizzotti, here are approximately 6 million children in that age group, Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday. Vizzotti also noted Argentina plans to complete vaccinating people aged over three years old by the end of this year.
Ethiopia has no right to expel UN staff: Guterres
In his right of reply at the Security Council meeting on Ethiopia, Guterres said on Wednesday that "we believe that Ethiopia has not the right to expel these members of the UN", reports Xinhua news agency. "We believe Ethiopia is violating international law in doing so," he added.
US thanks India for resuming vax exports; assures national security
She also assured Shringla of Washington's commitment to India's national security during their meeting when they reviewed security issues relating to Afghanistan and China, Price said in a readout of the meeting. She will be in Mumbai on Thursday and will go to Pakistan from there. Sherman also met with US diplomatic staff in New Delhi and visited the Mahatma Gandhi memorial on Wednesday.
WHO recommends broad use of world's 1st malaria vaccine
According to the WHO, the vaccine is the result of 30 years of research and development by British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in partnership with the international non-profit organization Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) and with a network of research centers in Africa.
UN seeking wheat from India for Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Mary-Ellen McGroarty, the WFP country director in Afghanistan, said on Wednesday that discussions have taken place over the last two weeks and she hoped donations from India will resume to that country. After she spoke of a looming threat of mass starvation in Afghanistan, McGroarty was asked if India, which had donated 75,000 tonnes of wheat last year to that country had been asked to resume food aid.
World press denounces new media entity planned by Pakistan
The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), the International Publishers Association (IPA), and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have called upon Pakistani authorities to retract plans to establish the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA), saying that the entity would place "strict state controls over media", Geo News reported.
China's position in UN: Growing concern over China's assertive politics
The UN is one such body that ensures that this system of equality is upheld and nations that are not following the international code of conduct are reprimanded through criticism or sanctions as a last resort. But even within these international bodies there happen to be a few strong players who play the roles of decision makers and change bringers.
Faiz Hameed posted as Peshawar Corps Commander, Naveed Anjum new ISI Chief
Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum has been appointed as the new DG of ISI, Pakistan military's media affairs wing announced on Wednesday. The appointment of the ISI Director General is the prerogative of the Pakistan Prime Minister. The spymaster's choice is, however, made by the Prime Minister in consultation with the army chief, the report said.
Sergei Lavrov, Antony Blinken discuss Iran n-deal, bilateral issues
The two countries' top diplomats exchanged views on the prospects for restoring full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action during the phone call, which was initiated by the US side, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, Xinhua news agency reported.
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