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US says Biden to focus on reform of multilateral banks during India visit for G-20 meet
“We have heard loud and clear that countries want us to step up our support in the face of the overlapping challenges they face,” US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on a news conference call, announcing President Biden’s visit.
PM Modi reaches Johannesburg to attend BRICS summit
"Deputy President of South Africa received the prime minister on this arrival," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.
Singapore to hold presidential election on Sep 1
Senior investor Ng Kok Song, former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and Tan Kin Lian, former income chief of the National Trades Union Congress, were nominated for the presidency campaign, reports Xinhua news agency.
Canada mulls cap on int'l students amidst housing crisis
The country hosted more than 8,00,000 international students last year, with 2,26,000 of the 5,49,570 study permits going to Indians in 2022, according to the government data.
Cambodian parliament elects first-ever female president
According to the state-run National Television of Cambodia (TVK), Sudary, 70, is currently a member of the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP)'s Standing Committee, and used to be the second vice-president of the National Assembly in the old term, report Xinhua news agency.
Imran Khan’s concerns on lack of privacy in Attock jail spark uproar
According to the findings based on a conversations between the judge and Khan, it was revealed that the former premier was seriously and gravely concerned about a CCTV camera, which was installed right in front of his prison cell, leaving no room for privacy.
Wildfires caused by humans spike in Oregon, Washington states
Between June 1 and July 28, 197 human-caused or undetermined-caused fire starts have been reported, Xinhua news agency reported citing the data. In 2022, 409 human-caused fires were reported. In 2021, 494 were reported in Oregon and Washington Forest Service land.
Ukraine confirms drone attack on Russian air base near Moscow
The drone attack on Shaykovka air base in Russia's Kaluga region left “at least one aircraft damaged", CNN quoted Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, as saying to local media on Monday. "At least one plane is damaged. As in most cases, the Russian regime is trying to hide the true extent of losses and damage," Yusov said.
Indian national shot dead, another injured in Mexico robbery
Confirming the incident, which took place on August 19 in the capital city's Algarin neighbourhood, the Indian Embassy in Mexico asked authorities to apprehend the culprits at the earliest. "In an extremely regrettable & heart-wrenching incident,an Indian national living in Mexico has been tragically shot dead," the Embassy posted on X on Sunday.
Wagner chief seen in 1st video address after failed rebellion
Although the video posted on Telegram channels linked to the mercenary group is yet to be officially verified, it shows Prigozhin in combat gear, saying the group is making Africa "more free", reports the BBC. In the video, he says Wagner is exploring for minerals as well as fighting Islamist militants and other criminals.
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