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Finnish National Coalition Party leader begins talks to form cabinet
The National Coalition Party, the right wing Finns Party, the Swedish People's Party and the Christian Democrats Party will take part in the talks.If they are successful, the cabinet would have 109 seats, giving it a slight majority in the 200-member parliament, Xinhua news agency reported.Orpo acknowledged at a press conference on Thursday that the parties differ on many issues, but said he believes these differences can be overcome. A cabinet could be formed in early June, he added.
In rare show of unanimity, Security Council slams Taliban ban on UN women workers
The Council resolution adopted on Thursday also expressed "deep concern at the increasing erosion of respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of women and girls" and demanded that the Taliban "swiftly reverse" the restrictions placed on them. Special representatives for Afghanistan from several countries are scheduled.
Iran condemns German officials' 'meddlesome' remarks on ringleader's death sentence
Kanaani made the remarks on Thursday in response to the calls from a number of German officials for the reversal of the ruling against Tondar group's ringleader Jamshid Sharmahd, who has a dual Iranian-German nationality, Xinhua news agency reported. In a statement published on the website of Iran's Foreign Ministry, the Spokesman said such statements and positions by those German officials not only amount to attempting to obstruct serving justice, but also "encourage terrorists and promote terrorism" across the world.
Astronomers detect first direct image of black hole expelling a powerful jet
The observations of the black hole at the centre of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87) could help reveal how black holes can launch such energetic jets -- among the brightest objects in the universe. "We know that jets are ejected from the region surrounding black holes, but we still do not fully understand how this actually happens," said Ru-Sen Lu from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory in China.
Shehbaz Sharif to seek vote of confidence
Officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that the PM decided to seek a trust vote after holding consultations with lawmakers of the ruling alliance at a luncheon held on Thursday, Geo News reported. Shehbaz Sharif was supposed to take the vote on Wednesday afternoon but the exercise was deferred till Thursday, as per a report in The News.
Ukraine tried to assassinate Putin with explosive-laden drone
The Ukrainian forces reportedly launched the UJ-22 drone, laden with 17 kg of C4 plastic explosives, from Ukraine on Sunday with the aim of reaching a newly-built industrial estate near Moscow where Putin was due to visit, German newspaper Bild claimed, Daily Mail reported.
Bangladesh Army chief in India, discusses anti-terror collaboration
Apart from this, the two Army chiefs also discussed various issues pertaining to enhancing and strengthening interoperability, training, and overall bilateral cooperation as part of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. During General Ahmed's visit, he will also meet India's senior military and civilian leadership where he will discuss avenues for enhancing India-Bangladesh defence relations.
SC can't force govt to hold negotiations: Chief Justice of Pakistan
Umar Ata Bandial passed these remarks as a three-member bench, headed by the CJP and comprising Justices Ijazul Ahsan and Munib Akhtar, resumed hearing the elections delay case, Dawn reported. However, the hearing was adjourned barely an hour after it started with the CJP saying that a detailed order would be issued later.
US state Republicans bans trans lawmaker for rest of legislative session
Under the disciplinary measure approved on a 68-32 vote on Wednesday, the 34-year-old Democrat will be allowed to retain her seat and cast votes remotely, but will not be able to participate in debates, reports CNN. The session is scheduled to end next week.We have a week and a half left of the session, and we'll be covering important.
Britain fully responsible for supplying depleted uranium weapons to Ukraine: Kremlin
Peskov said on Wednesday that when such weaponry was previously used by NATO in Yugoslavia, it resulted in devastating consequences, including a rise in oncological and other diseases, Xinhua news agency reported. Those who use this ammunition must understand that they will "cause irreparable harm to themselves and their citizens" and ultimately bear full responsibility for their actions, he added.
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