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Trade pact with India will unlock potential for future investments: Australian PM Anthony
Addressing the India-Australia CEO forum here, Albanese said the business delegation accompanying him is one of the most serious and high-profile delegations to visit India from Australian shores. He also said that it is a turning point in accelerating economic co-operation and mutual benefits in the relationship between the two countries.
Pakistan bans broadcast of content against judges
In the prohibition order, the regulator referred to previous directives wherein all licencees were directed to "refrain from telecasting any content against state institutions", Dawn reported. The authority noted that despite repeated directives, satellite television channels were "persistently discussing the conduct of honourable judges of superior courts and orchestrating a vilification campaign through airing slanderous allegations", Dawn reported.
World Uyghur Congress nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
It's the first time the Germany-based group has been nominated for the prestigious prize, RFA reported. China has faced intensifying international criticism for treatment of the 11 million predominantly Muslim Uyghur people, whose culture, language, religion, dress and food is distinct from those of the Han Chinese majority, the reports said.
Ram Chandra Poudel is the new President of Nepal
Backed by ruling alliance and supported by nine political parties, Poudel defeated veteran communist leader Subash Chandra Nembang who was solely backed by the CPN-UML. Poudel secured 33,802 electoral college votes. As many as 214 federal lawmakers and 352 provincial lawmakers voted for Poudel, according to the Election Commission of Nepal.
Pakistan court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Imran
The judicial magistrate issued the arrest warrant and directed the authorities to present the former Prime Minister in court, Geo News reported. An FIR was registered at a police station in Quetta against Khan for the comments he made against state institutions and their officers during a speech on Sunday.
PTI leaders, including Imran, booked for 'attacking' police
According to the FIR, filed on behalf of the Deputy Superintendent of Police from Raiwind, a mob of at least 300-400 committed violence in the city and used foul language against the state institutions, Geo News reported. The FIR said that the PTI workers abused the institutions on the directions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, and senior PTI leaders Hassan Niazi.
Space Station fires thrusters to dodge collision with satellite: NASA
The engines were fired for more than six minutes. To avoid the approaching satellite, the station also had to slightly raise its orbit. "The orbital outpost manoeuvred out of the way of an Earth observation satellite early Monday," the space agency wrote in a blogpost. "The docked ISS Progress 83 resupply ship fired its engines for just over six minutes slightly raising the station's orbit to avoid the approaching satellite," the post added.
Blast kills Afghan provincial governor
"Unfortunately I have received information that Hajji Mullah Mohammad Daud Mazamil was killed in a blast organised by enemies of Islam," Mujahid said in a tweet. According to police, the blast took place at 9.27 a.m. on the second floor of Mazamil's office when a suicide bomber blew himself up, killing himself and two others including the Governor.
Pak govt increases tax on selected imported luxury items
The decision was reportedly taken as the International Monetary Fund has been urging the Pakistani government to generate its revenue by imposing more taxes, reports Xinhua news agency. The FBR raised the sales tax from 17 per cent to 25 per cent on 36 categories of imported goods, including water and juices, confectionary, and vehicles.
Russian airstrikes hit Ukrainian cities
Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko,said explosions had taken place in the western and southern districts of the capital city, adding that emergency services were at the targeted areas, the BBC reported. Klitschko said cars were burning in the courtyard of one residential building and he urged people to stay in shelters. Odesa Governor Maksym Marchenko confirmed that mass.
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