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US slaps sanctions on Pak-based human smuggling organisation
In a statement, the US Treasury Department confirmed that it has blacklisted Pakistani national Abid Ali Khan and what it labelled the "Abid Ali Khan Transnational Criminal Organization", for being a "prolific human smuggling organisation". The Department also blacklisted three people and one other entity associated with the organisation.
US gun violence international embarrassment: Joe Biden
"Nothing I'm about to recommend in any way impinges on the Second Amendment," Biden said in the Rose Garden during an event on Thursday also attended by Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland.
US 'increasingly concerned' by Russian military build-up on Ukraine border
"The US is increasingly concerned by recent escalating Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine, including Russian troop movements on Ukraine's border," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters during a briefing on Thursday. "Five Ukrainian soldiers have been killed this week alone. These are all deeply concerning signs," she added.
US must pay UN dues of peacekeeping budget: Ex-officials
These dues have been accruing for four years and total more than $1 billion, according to the writers -- former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte, and former Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Pickering, Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.
Vladimir Putin supports building good ties with Washington
"In general, despite Washington's harsh and hostile statements, President Putin remains a strong advocate of building good relations with the United States, at least in those fields that are beneficial to us," Peskov told a daily briefing on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported.
Jordans King Abdullah II says Prince Hamzah in his care
Jordan's King Abdullah II said that his step-brother and former Crown Prince Hamza, who was accused by authorities of being part of a plot to destabilise the country, was "with his family, at his palace, in my care".
Jemima Goldsmith slams ex-husband over rape remarks
In a response to Khan's comments, Jemima did not mince words and blasted her former husband for stating that it is the women's dress and vulgarity that has given rise to rape cases."Say to the believing men that they restrain their eyes and guard their private parts." Quran 24:31. The onus is on men", maintained Jemima, citing a verse from the Holy Quran to school the Pakistani premier.
S.Korea's ruling party suffers defeat in mayoral bypolls
Oh Se-hoon of the main conservative opposition People Power Party won a landslide victory over Park Young-sun of the Democratic Party 57.50 per cent to 39.18 per cent in the mayoral by-election in Seoul, reports Xinhua news agency.
NZ delivers next phase of climate action
"Today's announcements will make a real difference to New Zealand's emissions profile, and are a significant boost to our clean energy sector, helping us on our path to a cleaner, smarter economy," Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods said.The ban on new coal boilers used in manufacturing and production will come into effect by December 31.
Russian envoy's return depends on US policy: Official
The envoy will not depart for Washington at any time soon, and Moscow is watching the steps the US will take towards normalising ties with Russia, Xinhua news agency quoted Ryabkov as saying in a statement on Wednesday. Consultations between Russian authorities and Antonov are still going on, according to the Deputy Foreign Minister.
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