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Pakistan’s economy worse than that of Sri Lanka: Imran Khan
The PTI Chief reiterated that free and fair elections were the only solution to the current economic and political instability in the country, Express Tribune reported. Referring to a recent report in Bloomberg, Imran pointed out that the publication had highlighted that the economic situation of Pakistan had worsened even more than that of Sri Lanka.
Wild horses major extinction threat to Australian species: Experts
The Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC), which advises the federal government on endangered species, said on Monday that urgent action was needed to address the damage being done to sensitive ecosystems by brumbies in the Australian Alps, Xinhua news agency reported. The federal government in October revealed.
Cambodia holds royal ploughing ceremony after 4-yr-hiatus
Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the elaborate ceremony held in central Kampong Thom province's Kampong Svay district, attracting thousands of local visitors. At the event, King Sihamoni assigned Kampong Thom Provincial Governor Nguon Ratanak as the King of the ploughing ceremony and the Governor's.
Taliban government reaches out to India, embassy to train Afghan diplomats in Kabul
The development is significant as this shows that India and the Taliban interim government in Afghanistan, which otherwise remains on global sanctions, plan to strengthen bilateral ties. It was just last week that India sent wheat to Afghanistan through the Chabahar port in Iran and not via road through Pakistan. The measure allows India.
Indian-American charged with wiring money to IS women: Report
The al-Hol refugee camp “is assessed to be a stronghold of ISIS ideology”, the FBI said, stating in the filing that many women in this camp were married to Islamic State fighters who were killed or captured on the battlefield. Chhipa, presently held in jail after making an initial appearance in Alexandria federal court on May 5, may face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Arab League forms ministerial committee to address Sudan crisis
The resolution, made during the Council's emergency meeting in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Sunday, is meant to intensify Arab efforts to find a peaceful solution to the current conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that erupted in mid-April, Xinhua news agency reported.
Turkey rejects proposal to send Russian-made air defence system to Ukraine
Washington suggested Turkey should hand over control of the S-400 system to the US or another country, the semi-official Anadolu Agency quoted Cavusoglu as saying. "The US asked us to send the S-400s to Ukraine, and we said no," Cavusoglu said. He added that these proposals were unacceptable for Turkey because they.
Europe to build satellite constellation akin to SpaceX's Starlink: Report
IRIS2 (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite) is the European Union's new flagship space programme for a digital, resilient and safer Europe. Led by Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES and Thales Alenia Space, the consortium will also rely on the core team of the following companies: Deutsche Telekom, OHB, Orange, Hisdesat, Telespazio, and Thales, said a media statement.
Pakistan Army chief meets Afghan Foreign Minister, stresses cooperation in tackling terrorism
Since its launch in 2017, the trilateral dialogue mechanism has become an important platform for the three countries to enhance understanding and deepen mutual trust and cooperation. The dialogue this time is taking place at a time when cross-border attacks from Afghanistan are on the rise.
S.Korean Prez holds summit with Japan PM in full resumption of 'shuttle diplomacy'
The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Seoul earlier on Sunday for a two-day working visit and stopped at Seoul National Cemetery to pay his respects to Korea's fallen independence activists and war veterans before heading to the presidential office.
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