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Trump Threatens to Reclaim Control of Panama Canal
"The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair," he said before a crowd of supporters in Arizona on Sunday.
Putin Affirms Russia's Continued Desire to Strengthen Ties with the US
"There is nothing that cannot be done if one really wants to. We never lost such a desire," Putin told Pavel Zarubin on Sunday, a journalist of Russia's state TV and radio company VGTRK, answering a question on prospects for improvement in Russia-US relations, reports Xinhua news agency.
India and Kuwait Ink Strategic Agreements on Defence, Culture, and Sports During PM Modi's Visit
Knowing the significance of defense as a vital component of the strategic partnership, both countries maintain that the MoU will give the necessary framework to further strengthen bilateral defense ties through joint military exercises, training of defense personnel, coastal defense, maritime safety, and joint development and production of defense equipment.
Hindu Temple Idols Vandalized in Bangladesh
PTI reported citing The Daily Star newspaper that police have arrested one person in connection with vandalism at one of the temples.
Sri Lanka and China to Focus on Advancing High-Quality Development of BRI: Report
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with Qin Boyong, Vice-Chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Tuesday and Wednesday, the NewsFirst news portal reported. The meetings came shortly after Dissanayake visited India, where he held wide-ranging talks with Indian leadership.
Pak SC Criticizes State for Focusing on Forming and Toppling Governments
Justice Athar Minallah made the remarks while a three-judge bench, headed by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel, was hearing the murder suspect's bail petition.
US House Passes Bill to Prevent Shutdown, Awaits Senate Approval
The Democratic-controlled Senate must now pass the measure to secure government funding past the cutoff at midnight (0500 GMT Saturday). The White House has stated that President Joe Biden is prepared to sign the legislation into law once it clears the Senate.
Canada PM Trudeau Faces Potential Ouster as Key Ally Withdraws Support
New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, who has been helping keep Trudeau in office, said he would present a formal motion of no-confidence after the House of Commons elected chamber returns from a winter break on Jan. 27.
Car Attack at German Christmas Market Leaves 2 Dead, 60 Injured; Saudi Man Arrested
The man crashed a vehicle through a crowd of revellers at a high speed, causing great devastation.
India-US Defense Ties Advancing Rapidly, Says Pentagon
"The US-India defence relationship stands on its own. It is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, both as it relates to defense industrial base cooperation as well as operational cooperation across the services," Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, told reporters at a news conference here.
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