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As the world hooks on to China, Russia under Putin quietly expands its network in Africa
Take a look. The Constitution of the mineral rich Guinea, until last year did not have any provision for any President to seek a third term. But Conde. backed by Russia, decided to introduce a new Constitution in March 2020 by holding a referendum that made him eligible for the third term.
China to provide unconditional aid to Afghanistan
The Chinese ambassador met the acting minister of refugees and repatriates, Khaliluranman Haqqani, and said that Chinese assistance will arrive by winter this year, Khaama News reported. As per the statement of the ministry, China will provide the people of Afghanistan with $15 million in humanitarian aid and one million doses of Covid vaccine.
Oli claims India threatened not to promulgate constitution in Nepal
Presenting a political document, which will be later placed in the party's general convention, Oli said that India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who visited Kathmandu ahead of the promulgation of the constitution as a special envoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had threatened the Nepali political leadership not to ignore India's legitimate concerns and suggestions during the promulgation of the constitution.
India, US discuss prevailing crisis in Afghanistan
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made a telephone call to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the evening. "Both the leaders discussed bilateral and regional matters, including developments in Afghanistan. They discussed defence cooperation and looked forward to working closely," the Defence Ministry said. Rajnath Singh and Austin also exchanged views about combating terrorism in the region.
India, Indonesia carry out maritime drill in Sunda Strait
Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt are participating in the third edition of 'Samudra Shakti' with the Indonesian Navy scheduled off the approaches to Sunda Strait from September 20 to September 22. The exercise aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship, enhance mutual understanding, and interoperability in maritime operations between the two navies.
8 dead, 24 injured in Russian university shooting
According to the Health Ministry, of the 24 injured, 19 had sustained gunshot wounds, TASS News Agency reported. The Ministry added that 25 medical teams were currently working at the site. According to the Russian Investigative Committee, the student opened fire earlier in the day at the university premises. The shooter has been detained and authorities have established his identity but were yet to make it public.
Pak to make partial payments to agitated Chinese companies for CPEC projects
"We are working hard to clear at least some of the payments at the earliest," a senior government official told Dawn, adding that the payables of the power producers working under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have crossed Rs 230 billion (about $1.4 billion), and the Chinese investors had been agitating against this at the highest government level.
Harmanpreet ruled out of first two ODIs vs Australia
Indian women's team head coach Ramesh Powar said on Monday during a virtual press conference that, "Harmanpreet was declared fit. She was selected for this tour. But, unfortunately, some days back she got hit on the thumb and she is not available for the first ODI and for the next ODI, we will take a call according to her pain and her fitness.
Case registered against Lal Masjid cleric for hoisting Taliban flag
As per details, the police have registered a case against Aziz, charging him with sedition and terrorism after he refused to remove the flag from the seminary. More details revealed that Aziz and his supporters had blocked the police from entering the building. However, the capital's Deputy Commissioner later tweeted and confirmed that the flag has been removed, the area has been cleared and a case has been registered against the cleric.
Pak to join UN call to prevent Afghanistan's collapse at UNGA
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to virtually address the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on September 24. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is in New York and is expected to hold sideline meetings with his counterparts from various countries.
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