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EU agrees on 10th package of sanctions against Russia
"The package includes, e.g. tighter export restrictions regarding dual-use goods and technologies," the Swedish Presidency was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. It said that the package also includes "targeted restricted measures against individuals and entities" that have supported Russia's special military operation in Ukraine and delivered drones.
Sweden to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine
"On Germany's initiative and after discussions in what we refer to as the 'leopard family,' we have decided to deliver Swedish Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in close coordination, in particular, with Germany," Swedish Television (SVT) quoted Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson as saying at a press conference, Xinhua news agency reported.
US reports over 100 pediatric flu deaths this season
The number and weekly rate of flu hospital admissions continue to decline in the country. About 1,800 people were hospitalised with flu in the latest week ending February 18, the CDC data showed. The CDC recommends that everyone ages six months and older get an annual flu vaccine as long as flu activity continues
Canada to send four more battle tanks to Ukraine
Trudeau said on Friday that Canada will also donate an armoured recovery vehicle and over 5,000 rounds of ammunition, and impose new sanctions on nearly 200 more individuals and entities including members of Russia's lower house of parliament and ministers, Xinhua news agency reported. Also on Friday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly announced a contribution.
Russia warns West, Ukraine against 'provacation' over rebel Moldovan region
In a statement on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry, citing data from the Defence Ministry that Ukraine has amassed considerable numbers of military personnel, as well as hardware and artillery on its border with Transnistria, warned the "US, NATO member states and their Ukrainian underlings against any further adventurous steps", RT reported.
Tibetans tell relatives abroad to not call them
Chinese authorities have clamped down on Tibetans during Losar, celebrated on February 20-26 this year, with cellphone checks and raids in Lhasa, Xigatse and Chamdo, the sources said, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported. Before the holiday, authorities warned against holding events that could endanger national security and said they would take immediate action against them.
China seeks to position itself as global peacemaker with latest charm offensive over Ukraine
Beijing has released not one but two position papers - the first offering the Chinese solution to the war and the other outlining a plan for world peace, BBC reported. These largely retread the talking points China has reiterated in the past year, calling for respect for sovereignty (for Ukraine) and the protection of national security interests (for Russia), while opposing the use of unilateral sanctions (by the US).
PML-N does not expect justice from two SC judges: Shehbaz Sharif
Shehbaz also took into confidence the coalition partners on his plans to write a response to President Arif Alvi and termed the latter's attempt of a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) about the dates for polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) "unconstitutional", The News reported on Friday. He said that the president should not conduct such.
Powerful winter storm continues to slam much of US, while some parts experience record heat
More than 995,000 people were without power in five states on Thursday, including more than 772,000 in Michigan, according to poweroutage.us. More than 24 million people across more than two dozen states were under blizzard, winter storm, wind chill and freeze warnings Thursday, Xinhua news agency quoted the National Weather Service (NWS) as saying.
Ex-Brexit leader, GB News slammed for targeting Sikh community
The Indian Council of Scotland and the UK has sought a public apology from GB News for running the story with the headline "WTF...Sikh-ing Asylum" on the screen. "We have written to GB News and look forward to a public apology. If no public apology is given then we shall go to the regulator," the Council said.
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