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Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery
Two months before his term as president expires, David Panuelo's letter alleged China is preparing for conflict over the island of Taiwan, and that its goal in interfering in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) was to render the country neutral in any potential Pacific war.
Joe Biden proposes $27.2 bn for NASA to boost Moon, Mars programmes
The new budget will allow NASA to continue exploring the secrets of the universe for the benefit of all through Artemis, the Mars Sample Return mission, and other efforts, the US space agency said. "The budget details a blueprint to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in a statement.
China's lockdown plans for flu leave many furious
The city of Xi'an, in Shaanxi Province in central China, said it may enforce lockdowns 'when necessary' if an outbreak of the common flu virus poses a 'severe threat'. The emergency response plan for the city published on Wednesday is intended to combat the rising number of influenza cases in the country, as Covid-19 cases continue to fall, Daily Mail reported.
Faiz Hameed played a key role in Nawaz Sharif's ouster
Asif feigned ignorance about any investigation related to Gen Hameed's brothers, as opposed to the claims made by Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Samaa TV reported. The defence minister said if party leader Maryam Nawaz has made any comments about the probes, she must have some information.
LG Group chairman Koo Kwang-mo sued over inheritance by family
Koo's stepmother and two stepsisters filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Western District Court on February 28 to request the cancellation of inheritance that took place following the death of Koo Bon-moo, the late LG Group chairman, in May 2018. Koo Kwang-mo is the nephew of the late chairman, who adopted him in 2004 after his only son died in a car accident, and became LG chairman in June 2018, reports Yonhap news agency.
Quetta police arrive in Lahore to arrest Imran
The police team, led by SP Nadeem, includes DSP Abdul Sattar, sub inspector, and two other officials, Samaa TV reported. The Lahore Police have been requested to assist the Quetta Police in executing the arrest warrant against the former Prime Minister. The non-bailable warrant was issued by a Judicial Magistrate in Quetta in connection with a case of defamation against institutions.
2 found guilty of murdering man outside Hindu temple in UK
Mohammed Rafaqit Kayani, 24, from Slough, was found injured in the temple car park in Keel Drive on August 30, 2022 and died later in hospital, the BBC reported. A jury at Reading Crown Court convicted Hassan Al-Kubanji, 22, of Pimlico in London, and drug dealer Riaz Miah, 21, of no fixed address on Thursday, adjourning their sentencing until April 3. While Miah previously pleaded guilty to supplying heroin and cocaine as well as possessing a blade in public, the jury found Al-Kubanji not guilty of the same three offences.
Ex-NATO general sworn in as Czech President
In his inauguration speech before a joint session of both chambers of parliament at Prague Castle's Vladislav Hall, Pavel pledged to unite the country and open the way for value-driven politics, reports Xinhua news agency. Together we face the same problems, and only together can we successfully deal with them," said the 61-year-old who was alsoChief of the General Staff.
Tibetans in exile endorse 'middle-way' policy on Tibet
"We are ready to engage with the PRC government based on equality and friendship to seek a mutually beneficial and lasting solution. Moreover, we urge the PRC government to immediately stop its flawed policy of eradicating the Tibetan identity," the CTA said here on the 64th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day.
Russia bans 144 citizens of Baltic states from entry
The newly blacklisted are Ministers, parliament members, public figures and journalists of the three countries, Xinhua news agency quoted the Ministry as saying in a statement. The names of the targeted citizens were however not revealed. Moscow imposed the travel ban in response to "the active lobbying by the Baltic states of sanctions and other measures.
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