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Oppose unipolar world running in US interests: Vladimir Putin
The Russian President claimed that America's "satellite states" are also well aware of the US' "egoistic" intentions, but, have chosen to ignore it, for the time being, "due to various reasons connected first and foremost with huge dependence in the economic sphere and defence".
Russia halts oil supply to Poland: Polish refiner
Local media reported that the supply halt through the pipeline, exempted from the sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia following the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, came a day after Poland delivered its first Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
Indians get lion's share of Pakistani citizenship to foreigners in last 5 years
As per official documents, 214 foreigners were granted Pakistani citizenship in the last five years, Samaa TV reported. As per documents, these included as many as 159 Indians, it said. The documents reveal two Indians got Pakistani nationality last month, while 55 were granted nationality in 2019, 43 in 2018, 27 each in 2020 and 2021, and 18 last year.
Bangladesh 'constrained' to abstain from vote on UNGA resolution on Ukraine
"Bangladesh continues to remain concerned over the loss of civilian lives, deteriorating humanitarian situation in conflict zone, and consequential socio-economic fallout around the globe and calls for cessation of hostilities," the Dhaka Tribune quoted Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Seheli Sabrin as saying.
Dahal to leave for Doha on March 3
Of the eight thematic round-table meetings during the LDCs' conference, the Nepali delegation will participate in three. A delegation headed by PM Dahal will leave for Doha on March 3 and return on March 6, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Sewa Lamsal was quoted as saying by The Kathmandu Post.
4 killed in a blast in Pak's Balochistan province
Barkhan District Health Officer Dr Abdul Hameed confirmed the death toll adding that the injured persons were rushed to the Rakhni Hospital, Dawn reported. According to Barkhan Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Khoso, the blast occurred when an improvised explosive device (IED), planted on a motorcycle, exploded, Dawn reported.
As terror outfits run amok, funding squeeze hits Pak counter-terrorism plan
The country's military establishment has been asked by the government to provide a plan on how they can cut their non-combat expenditure, given the nature of the severe economic crisis. Experts say that while terrorism and groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and others continue to carry out coordinated attacks in different parts of the country.
US, Israel discuss Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Iran's nuclear programme
The phone conversation on late Friday "focused on security developments in the Middle East", including the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iran's nuclear programme, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the statement. Earlier this week, Israeli forces killed 11 Palestinians in a military raid on the West Bank city of Nablus, aggravating the already high tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
Iran's IRGC developing hypersonic cruise missiles: Chief Commander
IRGC's Chief Commander Hossein Salami made the remarks in an address to the closing ceremony of a national festival, noting Iran aims to develop high-speed cruise missiles which can fly at a low altitude, Xinhua news agency reported, citing Iran's official news agency IRNA. Commenting on Iran's other military capabilities, Salami said, "We can track satellites from the earth using radars and hit ships moving thousands of kilometres away from us."
Govt committed to combat terrorism: Bangladesh PM Hasina
"Our drive against militancy, terrorism, drugs and corruption will continue. All of you must remain cautious regarding this matter," she said, and also requested the parents to remain alert so that their children do not get drawn to drugs and militancy. Hasina said this while addressing a public rally at TT High School ground at Bhangar Haat in Gopalganj.
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