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US soldier who crossed into N.Korea expressed wish to seek refuge: Pyongyang
"Travis King confessed that he had decided to come over to the DPRK as he harbored ill feeling against inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination within the US Army," the North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said in a report. DPRK stands for the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Unprecedented security at Indian embassy in Washington for Khalistan rally
Armed officers of the local metropolitan police and the US Park Police threw a protective ring around the embassy, which is situated on a busy thoroughfare in downtown Washington D.C. A few officers remained specifically close to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, which is in front of the embassy, separated by a street.
US soldier 'intruded' into N.Korea due to 'racial discrimination' within Army: Pyongyang
"Travis King confessed that he had decided to come over to the DPRK as he harboured ill feeling against inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination within the US Army," the country's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said in a report. DPRK stands for the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Russia to strengthen defence ties with countries in Asia-Pacific region
The Russian defence minister noted that the emergence of a multipolar world order, mechanisms for boosting cooperation between defence agencies, and the role of these agencies in assessing security threats have regularly been discussed within the framework of the security conference, Xinhua news agency reported.
Minnesota Governor proclaims August 15 as 'India Day'
In the proclamation, he called India the largest democracy in the world, home to nearly a fifth of the world's population, with extraordinary diversity and rich cultural heritage. "The contributions and heritage of Indian-Americans have played a vital role in helping and continuing to create a better nation and state," he said.
Trump indicted by Fulton County grand jury in Georgia on 41 counts of felony
Trump had already been indicted by a federal jury here some days ago on four major counts of conspiracy to undermine the election process and suppress the voters' rights as part of a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election verdict to let him stay in White House and keep Joe Biden out.
WATCH | Rishi Sunak visits Morari Bapu's Ram Katha at Cambridge University
This marks a significant moment as Morari Bapu conducts his 921st recital, titled 'Manas Vishwavidyalay,' on the grounds of Cambridge University, making it the pioneering instance of a Hindu programme held at a British university.
Death toll from Hawaii wildfires rises to 99
Addressing reporters, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said that "there are 99 so far", and about 25 per cent of the affected area has been searched, reports Xinhua news agency.
US, Pakistan failed to predict fall of Afghanistan to Taliban
It was not just the Kabul fall where Pakistan's assessment went wrong, Islamabad could not foresee the dangers of the Taliban’s return to power and the ensuing threats to its security, The Express Tribune reported.
US to provide $200mn worth of military equipment to Ukraine
In a statement on Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that items in the latest package include air defence munitions, artillery rounds, anti-armor capabilities, and additional mine-clearing equipment, reports Xinhua news agency.
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