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China’s 'Lone Wolf' Zhong Shanshan becomes Aisa’s richest person, dethrones Mukesh Ambani
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zhong's net worth has increased from $70.9 billion to $77.8 billion this year. This is being considered as one of the fastest accumulations of wealth in history and it is also remarkable that he was little known outside China until this year. Locally known as "Lone Wolf", 66-year-old Zhong isn't involved in politics and his business interests aren't in sync with other businesspersons or rich families.
Putin proposes Russia-US cooperation in greetings to Biden
He expressed hope that by building a relationship in the spirit of equality and consideration for each other's interests, "Russia and the United States could contribute much to enhancing stability and security at the regional and global levels."
European Union seals pact with President Jinping, Chinese labour rights record takes backseat
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after a video conference with President Xi that also involved EU Council president Charles Michel, French President Emmanuel Macron; and German Chancellor Angela Merkel who holds the rotating presidency of the EU till tomorrow and was seen to have pushed hard for the deal tweeted, “Today, the EU and China concluded in principle negotiations on an investment agreement.”
Biden announces additional nominations for Pentagon posts
On Wednesday, the Biden transition team announced on its website that Kathleen Hicks has been nominated for Deputy Secretary of Defence, and that Colin Kahl has been tapped for Secretary of Defence for Policy, reports Xinhua news agency.
Angry mob vandalizes Hindu saint's shrine in Pakistan
"More than a thousand people led by some local elders of a religious party held a protest and demanded the removal of the Hindu place of worship," a local resident who witnessed the unfortunate incident said.
UK records highest daily coronavirus deaths since late April
The daily number of deaths of people who had had a positive test result for Covid-19 and died within 28 days of the first positive test reached 981, bringing the total to 72,548, according to the official figures, Xinhua news agency reported.
Ready to try Daniel Pearl murderers if Pakistan courts can't: United States
The strong statement from the US comes in the wake of the Sindh High Court's decision to order release of accused from detention, which came months after the same court's decision to overturn the death sentence of Sheikh and acquitting three other men linked to the case. The verdict had sparked outrage with serious criticism coming over the credibility of the country's judicial and legal justice system.
South Korea to let people working for USFK to get Covid vaccine
The South Korean troops affiliated with the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, known as KATUSA, as well as civilians working for USFK, are eligible for the inoculation according to the US government's vaccination plan, and USFK and Seoul's defence ministry have discussed the matter, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif arrested in assets beyond means case
The arrest was executed in the “assets beyond known sources of income case”, NAB officials said in a statement. The bureau further said that Asif held a Dubai iqama (work permit) from 2004 to 2008, and earned a total of ₹ 136 million for his services as a consultant legal adviser.
Nepal seeks to procure Covid vaccine from India
The Indian government is procuring the jabs manufactured in its own country to vaccinate its people against Covid-19. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently wrote to the Indian government, requesting for the supply of the vaccines that would suffice the need for the 20 per cent of the population.
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