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Ukraine removes Soviet-era symbol from Motherland Monument in Kiev
The Soviet emblem on the monument -- the tallest staue in Ukraine -- will be replaced by the trident by August 24, when the country celebrates Independence Day, Xinhua news agency quoted the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy as saying in a statement. Experts on Monday carrued out some preparatory work and constructed the metal sculpture of the trident, the Ministry said.
Russia might be interested in returning to talks on Black Sea grain deal: US envoy
"We have seen indications that they might be interested in returning to discussions. So we will wait to see whether that actually happens," Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US representative to the UN, said on Tuesday at a press briefing on the US presidency of the UN Security Council for August.
Trump indicted for attempts to overturn his 2020 defeat
Trump has been indicted -- and arrested -- twice previously on multiple charges regarding payment of hush money to an adult film star to keep quiet about their affair (by New York state) and (by the federal government) for spiriting away classified papers from his presidency instead of turning them over to official archives as required by law.
Aung San Suu Kyi's jail term reduced
According to the Council, six years of sentences for Suu Kyi and four years for U Win Myint were reduced, Xinhua news agency.
Pakistan witnesses 18 suicide attacks so far this year
The latest surge in suicide attacks has already surpassed the total number of suicide attacks during 2022. Last year, Pakistan reported 15 suicide attacks.
Indian-American fired for speaking in Hindi with dying kin: Report
Anil Varshney filed a lawsuit against missile defence contractor Parsons Corporation and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, alleging systemic discriminatory actions by the company, according to a report in AL.com.
China to stand by Pak no matter how int'l landscape may change: Xi Jinping
He made the remarks in a congratulatory message to the decade of CPEC celebration event held in Islamabad on Monday which was also attended by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, who is currently on a three-day visit to Pakistan, reports Geo News. Speaking about the bilateral ties, President Xi stressed that both countries will continue to improve overall planning and expand and deepen cooperation.
Pakistan witnesses 18 suicide attacks so far this year
The latest surge in suicide attacks has already surpassed the total number of suicide attacks during 2022. Last year, Pakistan reported 15 suicide attacks. “The most severely affected region has been the tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, accounting to half of the suicide attacks in 2023,” the PICSS report said.
US judge rejects Donald Trump's attempt to derail 2020 election probe
On Monday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney rejected efforts by Trump's legal team to keep a Georgia district attorney from prosecuting him and from using certain evidence gathered in her investigation into the case, reports Xinhua news agency.
IS-K claims responsibility for suicide attack at Pakistan rally
A statement released late Monday by Amaq, the propaganda arm of IS-K, said that a suicide bomber conducted the attack on Sunday in Khar area of Bajaur district, reports Xinhua news agency. Additional Inspector General of Police Shaukat Abbas told the media on Monday that at least 83 people were also injured in the attack.
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