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US House votes to create select committee probing Capitol riot
House Democrats, whose majority in the chamber led to a vote that impeached then President Donald Trump exactly one week after the January 6 insurrection, moved to establish the select committee after legislation to create an independent bipartisan commission was blocked by Senate Republicans last month.
UK reports highest daily rise of Covid cases since late January
The total number of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 4,800,907. A total of 20,479 coronavirus cases were recorded on Tuesday, Xinhua reported. The country also recorded another 14 coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Britain to 128,140. These figures only include the deaths of people who died within 28 days of their first positive test.
Russia continues to develop despite Western sanctions: Vladimir Putin
"Russia's economic sovereignty is increasing and its defence capabilities have reached a very high level," Putin said during his annual televised "Direct Line" Q&A session. He said the Russian economy has adapted to the sanctions pressure, which in some ways is beneficial as the import substitution programme has boosted Russia's agricultural and high-tech sectors, Xinhua news agency reported.
Indian American Keshap appointed Charge d' Affaires
"Before departure for #India, I went home to #Charlottesville to seek my Mother's blessings. She served in the #ForeignService at the US Embassy in New Delhi 1958-1960", Keshap wrote on Twitter. Keshap most recently served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs and as the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives, the US State Department announced.
We brought them up but today Taliban is 'closer' to India, says Pakistan's former security Czar
The security advisory was released by the Indian mission in Kabul because of the fluid situation in Afghanistan amid the drawdown of US forces that has already commenced since May 1. Besides, the Taliban has stepped up its military offensive, including targeted assassinations to change facts on the ground before taking negotiations seriously.
'Moonikin' flying around Moon on NASA named after Apollo 13 engineer
The Moonikin received its name as the result of a competitive bracket contest honouring NASA figures, programmes, or astronomical objects. NASA received more than 300,000 votes. The manikin will fly aboard the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis I mission, an uncrewed flight test to launch the Space Launch System rocket and send Orion around the Moon and back to Earth.
Myanmar diplomats stage revolt, refuse to serve military regime
Kyodo News reports that Myanmar Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun said that nearly 20 diplomats in seven countries are opposing the military junta for ousting popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi on 1 February this year and resorting to violence against civilians. Kyaw Moe Tun, who plans to stay in the US instead of going back to Myanmar, said that four Washington diplomats and three in Los Angeles are applying for protected status.
NASA named best place to work, number 1 for Covid-19 response
The ranking, by the non-profit Partnership for Public Service and global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group, reflects NASA's focus and dedication as it pursues missions, including sending humans farther into space than ever before. In 2020, the agency saw its highest employee satisfaction results since this index was developed.
Chinese trawlers usurp Pakistani fishermen's livelihood
A large number of fishermen in Pakistan's Gwadar demonstrated recently against the federal government for granting Chinese trawlers fishing rights in the region by issuing them licenses. Apart from fishermen, political workers and members of civil society also participated in the protest. Thereafter, the National Party and Baloch Student Organisation had called for the protest rally and sit-in before the Gwadar Press Club against the government's move.
Rafael unveils fifth generation missile system 'Sea Breaker'
"It features an advanced IIR (Imaging Infra-Red) seeker, ideal for engagement of maritime and land targets, stationary or moving, in advanced Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) arenas, and in littoral or brown water, including archipelago, as well as for engagements in which previous generation RF-seeker-based missiles are not effective," Rafale stated.
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