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Texas starts impeachment trial of AG over corruption
Lawyers representing the state House impeachment team have released 4,000 pages of evidence that they plan to present at the trial against the 60-year-old Republican.
Suspect in explosives attack on Japan PM Kishida indicted
Ryuji Kimura, 24, faces charges including attempted murder, with investigative authorities determining through tests that the homemade pipe bomb used in the attack was lethal, reports Xinhua news agency.
Russian drone strike hits Ukrainian port facilities on Danube river
Oleh Kiper, Governor of the surrounding Odesa region, said the attack led to the damage of port and agricultural infrastructure, reports the BBC.
UK to declare Wagner mercenary group as terrorist organisation
A draft order to be laid in Parliament will allow Wagner's assets to be categorised as terrorist property and seized, reports the BBC.
Britain’s 2nd largest city declares itself bankrupt
The Birmingham City Council, which provides services for more than one million people, filed a Section 114 notice on Tuesday, halting all spending except on essential services, reports CNN.
Ex-Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in jail over Jan 6 US Capitol riot
Tarrio was convicted of "seditious conspiracy and conspiracy to obstruct the counting of electoral votes" during the transfer of power of the White House following the 2020 elections, Xinhua news agency reported. In that counting by the US Congress, Democrat Joe Biden won 306 votes versus 232 for then the Republican incumbent, Donald Trump.
Biden will call for 'reshaping' World Bank, IMF at G20
Biden's other priorities for the summit will include debt relief for countries, climate, health, digital technology, including commitments with respect to a more inclusive digital transformation and a responsible path and approach to Artificial intelligence development.
78th session of UN General Assembly opens
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his opening remarks read on his behalf by his deputy, Amina Mohammed, warned of a world of deep challenge and division that is testing the United Nations, Xinhua news agency reported. "Despite profound global challenges, this is not a moment for pessimism. This is a moment for action," he said on Tuesday.
Kim Jong-un likely flaunting daughter at military events to elicit loyalty: Seoul
Kim's daughter has made public appearances on 15 occasions since she made her first one in November 2022, and 12 cases of the total, or 80 per cent, were at military-related events, the Ministry said citing reports by the Rodong Sinmun, the North's main newspaper.
Pak Army chief shares economic revival plan with business community
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has had detailed meetings with the business community in the country’s economic hub Karachi and Punjab’s provincial capital Lahore.
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