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China, US top diplomats to meet in Alaska next week
Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as well as US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will attend the meeting scheduled to be held in Anchorage.
Myanmar military accuses Suu Kyi of taking illegal payment
The allegation is the strongest yet levelled by the military since it overthrew Suu Kyi and the country's democratic leadership on 1 February, the BBC reported. No evidence was provided for the charge. Brigadier General Zaw Min Tun also accused President Win Myint and several cabinet ministers of corruption.
China adopts decision to improve Hong Kong electoral system
The decision is another major step taken by the state to improve the HKSAR's legal and political systems since the Law on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR was adopted in June 2020.
US House passes final version of $1.9 trillion relief bill
The Democrats-controlled House approved the final relief bill by a vote of 220 to 211 almost along party lines. The Senate passed the bill in a 50-49 vote last week after making changes to the original version passed by the House, Xinhua news agency reported.
Not right time for 'vaccine passports': WHO
WHO emergencies chief Michael Ryan said that "at the present time the use of certification of vaccination as a requirement for travel is not advised because quite simply vaccination is just not available enough around the world and is not available certainly on an equitable basis."
Piers Morgan exits 'Good Morning Britain' after remarks on Harry-Meghan
British television personality Piers Morgan exited the "Good Morning Britain" TV show following a confrontation with colleague Alex Beresford, owing to Morgans comments about Prince Harry and Meghan Markles interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Case challenging Trump's 'public charge' rule to be dismissed
The US Supreme Court has agreed to a request from President Joe Biden's administration to dismiss a case challenging the so-called "public charge" rule introduced by former President Donald Trump with an aim to limit access to green cards for those deemed likely to accept public benefits.
Pakistan Opposition alliance grills military establishment over political interference
"There is evidence that intelligence agencies violated the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) code of conduct and tried to influence the March 3 Senate polls by threatening and luring the voters," said PDM chairman Maulana Fazlur Rehman during a press conference.
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly passes resolution for interim provincial status
The move by the GB Assembly comes in the light of the announcement made by Prime Minister Imran Khan last year, when he had announced granting provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan in his public address during the 73rd Independence Day celebrations.
Michelle Obama to be inducted into Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame described the former First Lady as "one of the most influential and iconic women of the 21st century". The other 'Class of 2021' include Indian-American Indra Nooyi, who was the former CEO of PepsiCo, and retired professional football player Mia Hamm.
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