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Ukraine's NATO aspirations to be discussed after Vilnius summit: Stoltenberg
"After the NATO summit, we will discuss Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership. And I am absolutely sure that the allies will send a very strong message of support to Ukraine," Stoltenberg was cited as saying on Thursday. All allies agree that NATO's door is open and Ukraine will become a member of the alliance, the Secretary General added.
Western sanctions, exit of foreign firms bring opportunities for Russian businesses: Putin
"As I have already said ... the world hasn't collapsed as a result of the sanctions or the departure of Western companies," the Kremlin cited Putin as saying at the plenary session of the third economic forum "Strong Ideas for the New Times" on Thursday. According to the President, Russian entrepreneurs have many more opportunities than before, and are able to "actively occupy vacant niches in the market," as well as identify new niches, which will lead to overall economic growth.
Rumours over whereabouts of top Russian General Sergei Surovikin
Rumours about his whereabouts -- and his potential role in the short-lived insurrection -- have been swirling in recent days, CNN reported. On Wednesday, the Russian-language version of the Moscow Times cited two anonymous defence sources as saying that Surovikin had been arrested in relation to the failed mutiny.
China unveils sweeping foreign policy law to counter US
The law, coming into force from July 1, comes as China’s authoritarian government pushes back against what it sees as American efforts to suppress its development, following US export controls on some high-tech goods and efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers in the sensitive sectors, CNN reported.
Virgin Galactic to launch commercial flight service today
The flight, named Galactic 01, carrying four passengers and two pilots will lift off from the Spaceport America in New Mexico after 11 a.m. EDT (8.30 p.m. IST) on Thursday. Galactic 01 will also carry 13 experiments for collecting medical and cosmic radiation data and studying fluid dynamics. "Virgin Galactic's research missions will usher in a new era of repeatable and reliable access to space for government and research institutions for years to come," said Virgin Galactic CEO Michael Colglazier in a statement.
Pakistan hints at counter measures after US defence deals with India
Official sources said that the US was informed through diplomatic channels that the transfer of advanced military hardware to India without taking into account Pakistan’s legitimate concerns would undermine the strategic stability and conventional balance in the South Asian region, The Express Tribune reported.
Turkey condemns Quran burning in Sweden
In a series of tweets, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said: "I condemn the vile action in Sweden against our holy book, Quran, on the first day of the Eid al-Adha. "It is unacceptable to allow these anti-Islamic actions under the pretext of freedom of expression. To turn a blind eye to such heinous acts is to be complicit in them."
Russian General arrested over Wagner mutiny: Report
Although there was no official confirmation of his arrest, The Moscow Times reported citing sources close to the Defence Ministry, saying that the "the situation with him (Surovikin) was not 'OK'". The General, who is also Commander of the Aerospace Forces, has not been seen in public since June 24, the day when Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin launched an armed rebellion against the country's military leadership.
World Bank's Ajay Banga named in Carnegie's 2023 'Great Immigrants' list
Indian-American Banga, who became the 14th president of the top bank this year, was among 35 honorees from diverse backgrounds and fields whose contributions and actions enriched and strengthened American society and democracy. From India, he is the only honouree in the prestigious Carnegie list, which has named more than 700 "Great Immigrants" since 2006.
Presumed human remains found in Titan sub wreckage: US Coast Guard
In an official statement on Wednesday, the Coast Guard said that it "received debris and evidence recovered from the seafloor at the site of the Titan submersible when the M/V Horizon Arctic (an anchor handling vessel) arrived in St. John’s, Newfoundland" earlier in the day.
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