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Strikes continue at major German airports
On Monday, strikes hit the airports in the capital Berlin, as well as in Hamburg which was already affected on Thursday and Friday. "Because unions and companies in the security industry cannot reach an agreement, tens of thousands of passengers cannot be checked, and hundreds of flights have to be grounded," Ralph Beisel, CEO of the German Airports Association (ADV), told Xinhua news agency on Monday.
Japan to limit foreign investment in 9 new security-sensitive sectors
The other sectors to be added to Japan's list of core areas in which foreign investment is limited include machinery and industrial robots, fertilisers, permanent magnets, metal 3-D printers and marine equipment, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a report by Kyodo News. Under a law on foreign transactions, foreign investors purchasing a 1 per cent or more stake in a Japanese company will be subject to government prescreening if the target company is included in any of the designated core sectors.
Guterres says most countries support UNSC reform
"A majority now acknowledge that the Security Council itself would benefit from reforms that reflect today's geopolitical reality," he said. That is also true of the international financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, he said at a meeting of the Council on Monday on "Effective Multilateralism".
Biden to let re-election plans known to public 'real soon'
"I told you I'm planning on running," Biden told reporters on Monday during an event at the White House, Xinhua news agency reported. "I'll let you know real soon." US media and political pundits are speculating that the Democrat will officially launch his re-election campaign as soon as this week.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif mulls seeking vote of confidence
The coalition partners of the incumbent government have proposed Sharif to seek a vote of confidence from the Lower House of the Parliament amid Supreme Court's deadline regarding general elections in Punjab, Samaa TV reported. The primer will hold consultation with the Cabinet regarding the vote of confidence.
FlyDubai aeroplane catches fire over Kathmandu, preparing for emergency landing
Tribhuvan International Airport spokesperson Gyanendra Bhul said that the plane was preparing for emergency landing after it caught fire in mid-air. Its left engine has failed but the other next engine is working, he added. Fire fighters, ambulances, and security personnel are in place at the Kathmandu airport for safe landing of the aircraft.
Shahabuddin Chuppu takes oath as 22nd President of Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Cabinet members and hundreds of distinguished guests attended the oath-taking ceremony, which was held in the historic Durbar Hall of the Bangabhaban, the presidential palace, Xinhua news agency reported. Outgoing President Md Abdul Hamid congratulated the newly-elected President, a ruling Bangladesh Awami League (AL) party nominee who was elected unopposed on February 13.
Will resist CJP giving verdict in Imran's favour "out of fear of his mother-in-law": Marriyum Aurangzeb
In a series of tweets on Monday, Marriyum Aurangzeb said if the Chief Justice gave a verdict in favour of PTI chief Imran Khan not because of the Constitution, but due to the fear of his mother-in-law, and the advice of children and wives, it will not be allowed to happen, The Express Tribune reported.
Former OFBJP Australia chief found guilty of sexual offences
Balesh Dhankhar faced 13 charges of rape, six of administering an intoxicating substance with intent to enable himself to rape, 17 of recording intimate videos without consent, and three of indecent assault, making him one of the worst rapists in Sydney's recent history.
Baloch activists decry televised interviews of alleged woman suicide bomber
The 27-year-old single mother of two, who belongs to the Gumazi area of Kech district, was arrested by the Counterterrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan in March this year, Dawn reported. Authorities accused her of being a member of the banned Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and alleged that she was planning a suicide attack, Dawn reported.
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