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China takes notice of India's test of 'carrier killer' Agni-P ballistic missile
The Hong Kong based South China Morning Post (SCMP), while raising the question on whether India's nuclear capable Agni-P medium range ballistic missile test- fired from an island in the Bay of Bengal matches China's DF-21D "aircraft carrier killer" weapon, it has, nevertheless, also sought to underplay its significance. The daily pointed out that the Agni-P would not be able to target major Chinese cities.
Pakistan will not give bases to US
The decision came after the briefing of the National Security Committee, which was attended by senior members of the Parliament from both the government and opposition, along with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and the Directors General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and the Military Intelligence (MI). The meeting continued for at least eight hours.
Dominica PM calls claims of hatching plot to bring Choksi 'total nonsense'
Skerrit further vowed that his government will evenly apply the law irrespective of who is accused of committing crime. He said that such was the case with the Iranian born, Dominican citizenship holder and diplomat, Alireza Zibahalat Monfared, who was wanted by the Iranian government for allegedly embezzling billions of dollars while the country evaded international oil sanctions.
US forces evacuate largest military base in Afghanistan
At its peak, the airfield, the largest in Afghanistan and located 69 km north of Kabul in the central province of Parwan, witnessed the deployment of more than 100,000 US troops, TOLO News. The handover of the airfield to Afghan forces shows that last of the roughly 2,500 to 3,500 US troops have left Afghanistan, according to the Defence Ministry sources.
Taliban-led attacks kill 14 people in Afghanistan
In Kunduz province, four policemen, including a police officer, were killed and five others captured in a Taliban attack on a security checkpoint in Tapa-e-Nasiri, an area in Police District 4 in the provincial capital Kunduz city, the group, Reduction in Violence (RiV) said on social media. The northern Afghan provinces have been the scene of heavy clashes and battles in recent weeks as Taliban militants continue fighting against government forces.
Over 2 yrs imprisonment sought for Americans who helped Ghosn flee Japan
According to the reports, a Tokyo court heard from the prosecutors they are seeking sentences of two years and 10 months for the former special forces veteran Michael Taylor, and two years and six months for his son Peter. One of the prosecutors on Friday described the Taylors' crime as "unprecedented" and "bold", according to the media reports.
European Union Digital Covid Certificate officially comes into force
According to the European Commission, all member states should now be in a position to issue and accept the pass. The EU Digital Covid Certificate is free and should be recognized by all 27 member states as well as Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway.
Nancy Pelosi picks Liz Cheney for Capitol riots probe committee
"We are very honoured and proud she has agreed to serve on the committee, those who are responsible for the attack need to be held accountable and this select committee will fulfil that responsibility in a professional, expeditious, and non-partisan manner," said Cheney at a news conference on Thursday.
Deaths spike as heatwave scorches parts of US, Canada
Lisa Lapointe, British Columbia's chief coroner, said on Thursday 486 deaths had been reported in the province between June 25, a period in which about 165 deaths would normally be documented. "While it is too early to say with certainty how many of these deaths are heat-related, it is believed likely that the significant increase in deaths reported is attributable to the extreme weather British Columbia has experienced."
Richard Branson aims to beat Jeff Bezos in space race on July 11
Virgin Galactic confirmed Branson's flight on July 11 alongside four mission specialists and two pilots, the Verge reported on Thursday. "I've always been a dreamer," Branson said in a tweet on Friday, after the company's announcement a day earlier. "My mum taught me to never give up and to reach for the stars. On July 11, it's time to turn that dream into a reality aboard the next Virgin Galactic spaceflight," he added.
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