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Osama Bin Laden funded Nawaz Sharif: Pak's ex-envoy to US
The News, Pakistan reported that Hussain, also an ex-cabinet member in Nawaz Sharif's government, recalled that at one-time bin Laden was popular and liked by everyone including the Americans, but at a later stage, he was treated as a stranger. She said she was appointed as an ambassador during the first premiership of Nawaz Sharif after she lost the election, the report said.
China to send 3 lakh doses of Covid vaccine to Nepal
In order to implement Chinese President Xi Jinping's solemn commitment that China will make its vaccine a global public good once available, and on the request of the Nepali government, the Chinese government has decided to provide Covid-19 vaccine to Nepal.
US CDC makes masks mandatory on planes, public transportation
The order is set to come into effect on Monday night, The Hill news website reported on Saturday. The CDC measure will require the wearing of masks at bus terminals, airports, train stations, subway stops, taxis and also while using ride-hailing services.
Tropical cyclone Ana causes extensive damages to Fiji
According to a statement by Fiji Meteorological Service (FMS) on Sunday, at around 10 p.m.on Saturday night, the centre of the tropical cyclone moved past the northern part of the Yasawa islands and headed towards Fiji's main island of Viti Levu before strengthening into a category 2 system.
Emmanuel Macron reaffirms support for Lebanon in various fields
Aoun thanked Macron for his support for Lebanon and his keenness to bolster Lebanese-French ties on all levels, reports. A day earlier, Macron had announced that France's road map for easing the crisis in Lebanon was still on the table and he plans to make a third visit to the country.
12 killed in blasts across Afghanistan
In a deadly car bomb which hit a military base in Shirzad district, Nangarhar province on Saturday morning, eight soldiers were killed, the provincial government confirmed in a statement. The Taliban outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement sent to media hours after the blast.
Covid-19 Update: Global cases top 102.5 million
In its latest update on Sunday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 102,525,801 and 2,217,668, respectively. The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 26,067,807 and 439,420, respectively, according to the CSSE.
US court rejects Musk's claim against Indian American student
Hothi had sued Musk, claiming that the accusation made by the Tesla CEO that he "almost killed" his factory employees is defamatory. A judge in California state has now rejected Musk's argument that the suit filed by Hothi was baseless and against his free speech. The judge said that Hothi has shown that he can win the lawsuit, according to media reports.
Pakistan again warns UN against Indian false flag operations
In what can be described as typical Pakistan bombast and a combination of lies and prevarications, it once again challenged India's right over Jammu and Kashmir despite knowing fully well that ethically, morally and constitutionally the state acceded to the sovereign of India on October 26, 1947.
'Taliban violence remains high despite peace efforts'
In a joint statement on Friday, the Ministries of Defence and Interior Affairs and the National Security Council (NSC) said the Taliban has increased car bomb attacks on military installations, roadside bombings, magnetic IED explosions, and targeted killings across the country, TOLO News reported.
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