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Zelensky claims some Arab leaders turned 'blind eye' to Russia-Ukraine war
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While addressing the Summit on Friday, the President said that "there are people who turn a blind eye to captivity and illegal annexation, but no matter how strong Russian influence may be, it is important to remain independent", reports Ukrayinska Pravda. He said that even if there were people at the Summit.
Bezos' Blue Origin wins NASA astronaut moon lander contract
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The NASA award is worth $3.4 billion, and Blue Origin said it's contributing "well north" of that figure on its own. The Blue Origin-led effort is a more than $7 billion project.Blue Origin's national team partners include Lockheed Martin, Draper, Boeing, Astrobotic, and Honeybee Robotics .Honored to be on this journey.
At less than an hour, third in-person Quad summit could be the shortest yet
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US President Joe Biden, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Anthony Albanese of Australia and Fumio Kishida of Japan will meet on the sidelines of the ongoing G-7 summit, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who is travelling with the US delegation in Japan, said Friday.
Canada announces new sanctions against Russia
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According to a statement on the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's website, Canada is imposing new sanctions on 17 individuals and 18 entities linked to Russian companies that provide military technology and know-how to Russia's armed forces, family members of listed persons, and members of the Kremlin elite.
Iran warns US of ultimate revenge for Soleimani's assassination
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Hossein Salami, the chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), made the remarks when addressing a commemoration ceremony in the central province of Isfahan, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Friday. Elaborating on Tehran's revenge for the US assassination of Soleimani in January 2020.
NASA to start training Artemis II crew for Moon mission in June
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They will receive detailed lessons on Orion spacecraft and SLS (Space Launch System) rocket systems and learn to operate and monitor systems for the ascent, orbit and coast, and entry phases of the mission, and how to respond in emergency situations.
Now PTI's minority wing president Jai Prakash quits party
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Following the arrest of PTI Chairman Imran Khan on May 9, violent protests broke out in several cities across the country during which many private and government properties were damaged and set ablaze, including the army's GHQ in Rawalpindi and the Lahore Corps Commander House.
Police get warrant to search Imran Khan's Zaman Park residence
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The development comes after the provincial government decided to send a team to hold talks with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief before conducting the search operation at Zaman Park, Geo News reported. According to details, an officer of the rank of superintendent of police will lead the party which will also include women personnel.
May 9 violence prompts departure of multiple PTI leaders
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According to latest reports, senior PTI leaders, including some very close aides of Khan, have decided to leave the party, while maintaining that an anti-state agenda cannot be supported nor can attacks of on the country's military establishment be tolerated.
G7 Summit begins in Japan, US to announce more sanctions against Russia
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Earlier in the day, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is chairing the G7 gathering, welcomed the leaders at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park with his wife Yuko, reports public broadcaster NHK.
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