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Anti-corruption department tightens noose around Imran's sister
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The department said unilateral action will be taken if Uzma Khan and her husband fail to comply with the notices, the report said. The first notice will be issued this week, while on failing to appear, three phase-wise notices will be sent.
Russia claims victory over 'Ukrainian nationalists' in border region
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"During a counter-terrorist operation, the nationalist formation was blocked and destroyed due to air strikes, artillery fire and active action by the units of the Western Military District that covers the state border," the Ministry said on Tuesday in a statement. The "remaining nationalists" were pushed back into Ukraine, where they continued.
Russian fighter escorts US military jets over Baltic Sea
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Russian airspace control detected two targets approaching the Russian state border over the Baltic Sea and a Su-27 fighter took off in response, the Ministry said on Tuesday in a statement. After identifying the objects as two US B-1B strategic bombers, the Russian crew escorted the foreign planes until they flew away from the Russian border.
EU defence ministers fail to agree on new military aid to Ukraine
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Borrell said after Tuesday's EU defence ministers' meeting that the overwhelming majority of member states had backed a proposal to increase the European Peace Facility budget by 3.5 billion euros ($3.77 billion), although he stressed that not all of it will be used to assist Ukraine. I still don't have unanimity on this and it's still being discussed.
US lawmakers want Modi to address joint session of Congress
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"On June 22, 2023, President Biden is hosting Prime Minister Modi for an Official State Visit and a State Dinner. As State Dinners have come to signify the President's utmost respect for visiting heads of state, granting a joint address to Congress is a commensurate honour for the leader of the world's largest democracy and perhaps the most critical.
Indian-origin teen charged with threating to kill Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
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ABC News said that according to police he was charged with "threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a President, Vice President or their families". The network reported that three law enforcement sources confirmed that Kandula told law enforcement that "he wanted to seize power, take over the government and kill the president".
Imran alleges members being forced to leave PTI at 'gunpoint'
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However, the former premier maintained that he is not bothered by the several PTI leaders who have in recent days called it quits, saying that "parties never die down like that; they are weeded out like the [ruling coalition] PDM is eroding, the way their vote bank is depleting".
Senior leader Shireen Mazari quits PTI after being arrested several times
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Earlier, she was re-arrested once again after a court in Gujarat city in Pakistan's Punjab province approved her bail in a case related to the vandalism and attacks on defence and public installations including Lahore Corps Commander House and General Headquarters (GHQ) during the violent protests, The News reported.
Pakistan's anti-corruption body grills Imran Khan for over 2 hours
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The former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan appeared before the anti-graft watchdog's office in Rawalpindi, as per the commitment he made in response to the NAB summons and underwent questioning for over two hours, Geo News reported.
PM Modi visit: A 'Little India' in Australia and a new consulate in Brisbane
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"Friends, now that I am here with you, I want to make an announcement. The long-standing demand of the Indian community in Brisbane will now be fulfilled by opening up a new Indian consulate soon," Modi said addressing the 20,000-plus strong Indian community gathered at the Qudos Bank Arena Stadium.
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