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Dominica PM calls claims of hatching plot to bring Mehul Choksi 'total nonsense'
"To say that the government of Dominica and the government of Antigua along with India colluded in any way, give me a break, that's total nonsense. We don't get ourselves involved in those kinds of activities, those practices, not at all. I mean, that is absurd and we reject it and it is unfortunate that anybody would want to propagate this unsubstantiated claim by a gentleman who is before the courts," he contended.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 183mn
The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 33,693,352 and 605,309, respectively, according to the CSSE. In terms of infections, India follows in the second place with 30,458,251 cases. The other worst countries with over 3 million cases.
US troops not to leave Afghanistan in days: Joe Biden
"I wanted to make sure there was enough running room that we... wouldn't be able to do it all till September," he added, Xinhua reported. "There'll still be some forces left, but it's a rational drawdown with our allies... there is nothing unusual about it." White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki later told reporters during a daily briefing that the withdrawal is expected to be completed by the end of August.
As Taliban gains territory, agencies brace for another wave of Afghan refugees
This week, the top US military commander in Afghanistan warned that chaos and civil war could be on the horizon. US intelligence analysts fear the Afghan government could fall swiftly in the wake of US departure. While US President Joe Biden has sought to reassure Afghan leaders of Washington's "humanitarian commitment to the Afghan people", aid agencies say there's much to fear, the report said.
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.
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