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S.Korea seeks to win UNSC seat
South Korea, which last sat on the council in 2013-2014, aims to return to the council for 2024-2025, and the UN will vote on the bid on Tuesday, reports Yonhap News Agency.
Afghan national heckles ex-Pak army chief, wife in Europe
A short video clip of the incident, which went viral on social media, shows the couple vacationing in a European country, Geo News reported.
Prez Murmu receives Suriname's highest civilian honour
Murmu is on her first state visit since becoming president of the country, to Suriname. "I am greatly honoured to receive Suriname's highest distinction, "Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star," she said in a tweet through her official Rashtrapati Bhavan handle.
Global air travel to increase amid challenges in 2023: IATA
World Air Transport Summit, the world's largest gathering of airline leaders, officially started in Istanbul on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency.
Russian strategic bombers patrol Barents, Norwegian seas
The mission lasted for about five hours and the bombers were escorted by MiG-31 aircraft of Russia's Northern Fleet, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement by the ministry.The flights were carried out in strict accordance with international rules for the use of airspace, it added.
Russia open to dialogue with US on arms control: Kremlin
During a daily briefing, Peskov called it "important and positive" the recent statement by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan that the US is ready for nuclear talks with Russia without preconditions, Xinhua news agency reported.We hope that it will be supported by actual steps through diplomatic channels.
Mike Pence files official paperwork to join 2024 race
The 63-year-old, who considers himself "a Christian, a conservative and a Republican, in that order", will formally launch his campaign with a video, speech and townhall event in the early voting state of Iowa on Wednesday. Launching his campaign will put Pence face-to-face with former President Donald Trump, reports the BBC.
'Go to Delhi and see yourself': White House dismisses democracy concerns in India
"India is a vibrant democracy. Anybody that, you know, happens to go to New Delhi can see that for themselves. And certainly, I would expect that the strength and health of democratic institutions will be part of the discussion," John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, said.
Polls will be held in Oct this year, says Pak Defence Minister
"The assemblies will complete their five-year term in August and polls will take place within the next 60 days. Elections will be held on time," Asif said, The Express Tribune reported. When asked what he means by "on time", he replied: "In October. Elections will take place in October without any delay," the report said.
Russia's Pacific Fleet starts exercises in Sea of Japan, Okhotsk
"As part of the Pacific Fleet's 2023 training plan, operational exercises involving various fleet forces are being conducted in the distant sea zone of the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk from June 5 to June 20, under the leadership of Fleet Commander Admiral Viktor Liina," the Ministry said.
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