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Russia's State Duma adopts draft appeal to UN over Nord Stream blasts probe
"Members of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of Russia are appealing to the United Nations Security Council with a proposal to initiate a thorough investigation of this clear act of international terrorism," the State Duma said in a statement. It said that the investigation would be able to provide a "full legal assessment of the sabotage, and ultimately bring to justice.
Moscow will respond if EU decides to confiscate Russia's frozen assets: Deputy FM
Grushko said that Russia would take "all the necessary measures to protect its legitimate interests" if the EU decides to go through with the decision, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a TASS news agency report. He called the actions of the EU "completely illegal", adding that many countries are uncertain whether such a move would be in line with international norms.
Biden says he will not apologise for downing Chinese spy balloon
Biden said that he ordered the shooting of the remaining three "due to hazards to civilian commercial air traffic and because we could not rule out the surveillance risk of sensitive facilities". The American President acknowledged that the US knows nothing about these three, which were shot down on consecutive days last week.
Maryam Nawaz distances herself from govt led by uncle Shehbaz Sharif
The ruling party leader reportedly made these remarks at a recent meeting with the representatives of PML-N's youth wing, The Express Tribune reported on Thursday. "This is not my government. Our government will be when Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan," the party sources quoted her as saying during the meeting.
Hundreds of thousands displaced eager to build new life after Turkey quakes
The 16-year-old earthquake victim was playing ping-pong with newly acquainted friends who are also from the disaster zone in a relief center of the capital city Ankara's Mamak district. The center is part of a residential complex of flats that is now home to around 3,500 earthquake survivors.
Govt has zero tolerance policy against terrorism, militancy: Sheikh Hasina
The Prime Minister said that Bangladesh does not want to engage in war with anyone, adding, "If external forces attack us, we will face that. For that we are building the armed forces accordingly by taking various steps. Sophisticated and up-to-date weapons are being procured for each force."
Russia-Ukraine war will end in negotiations, says US General
The Pentagon is re-examining its weapons stockpiles and may need to boost military spending after seeing how quickly ammunition has been used during the war in Ukraine, Milley said in an interview with the Financial Times. While he did not tie the depletion of stockpiles to his support for peace talks, Milley said he still believed the war would end at the negotiating table, The Guardian reported.
India a special friend and trusted partner: Fiji PM
In a joint statement with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar here, Rabuka said: "India has stood by us in times of need, has worked shoulder to shoulder to overcome the challenges posed by the climate crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic" "We are grateful to the Indian government and people of the country for supporting us through provision of life saving vaccines, humanitarian assistance," Rabuka said.
Indian-American named to key post in Joe Biden's economic team
"Over the past two years, my economic strategy has delivered historic results for the American people. This team will be committed to implementing that strategy, while managing the transition of our historic economic recovery to steady and stable growth," Biden said in a White House statement.
Ukrainian Defence Minister says to retain his position
Speaking with foreign journalists, Reznikov said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked him to remain in his post in the coming months, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a report by the Interfax-Ukraine news agency. Earlier this month, David Arakhamia, parliamentary faction leader of the Party of Servant of the People, said that Reznikov would be replaced by Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's intelligence chief.
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