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Ned Price to step down as US State Dept spokesman, work directly for Antony Blinken
Price, whose replacement is yet to be announced, will continue to serve at the State Department, working directly for Blinken. "Throughout the more than 200 briefings he has since held, he's treated journalists - as well as colleagues and everyone else he interacts with - with respect," Blinken said in a statement.
China open to US Commerce Secretary's visit: Official
"We have noticed relevant media reports but have not received any proposal from the US side on Raimondo's visit to China," the official with the Ministry of Commerce said in response to an inquiry, Xinhua news agency reported. China will remain committed to addressing each other's concerns through dialogue and will promote constructive and pragmatic cooperation, the official added.
Pakistan's oil industry in serious trouble
Reporting these challenges to the government, the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) � an association of more than three-dozen major oil marketing companies (OMCs) and refineries � has warned of a major disruption to the already fragile supply chain, Dawn reported.
Death toll in Dhaka blast rises to 18
The Dog Squad team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is searching to rescue if any of the missing are stuck inside the damaged building. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal told IANS that, "We are investigating if there was proper precaution to protect from any blast. After the investigation, we will be able to know the cause of the blast.
US senators unveil bill empowering Biden to ban TikTok
Called the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology (RESTRICT) Act, it gives the US government new powers, up to and including a ban, "against foreign-linked producers of electronics or software that the Commerce Department deems.
Women's Day: India calls attention to terrorism that affects them most
Speaking at the Security Council on Tuesday, India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj said that "women and girls suffer invariably and disproportionately" from terrorism and violent extremism that are the biggest violators of human rights. "Violence against women and girls perpetrated by terrorists.
Pak Army Chief assures businessmen 'worst is behind us'
The Pak Army chief sounded optimistic throughout the meeting and exuded confidence that the current economic difficulties would be overcome. He asked the businessmen to stay firm and confident, The News reported. According to a source, the army chief told the top businessmen representing different sectors.
Arun Subramanian confirmed as New York district court judge
Subramanian, who replaces Alison J. Nathan, now becomes the first South Asian judge to serve on the powerful bench. "Arun Subramanian is the epitome of the American Dream and a history maker: the child of hard-working immigrants from India, he will become the first South Asian on the Southern District bench, in an area with a deep and diverse South Asian community," Schumer said in a media statement.
After Lahore, Jamiat student wing attacks Hindu students celebrating Holi in Karachi
The students, who organised the Holi celebration, said they belonged to the Sindhi department, and had been tortured for the festivities they had arranged, The News reported. "While we were celebrating Holi," they alleged, "A number of boys from Jamiat came and stopped us. They beat us and other students," the report said.
Women deeply under-represented in government leadership roles: UN report
The report, presenting the latest rankings and regional distribution of women in executive positions and national parliaments as of January 1 of this year, showed the number of women in political leadership roles has increased overall, Xinhua news agency reported. However, women are still deeply under-represented in government leadership roles, and remain a minority as heads of state and government, according to the report.
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