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Xi Jinping 'most unpleasant' world leader, his real mission was to get me fired: Mike Pompeo in his book
Pompeo portrays Xi as "dour" and a "quintessential Communist apparatchik" in the book. He writes that Xi's demeanor was serious and lacking in humor, and that he never saw an unforced smile from the Chinese leader. The former Secretary of State describes Xi as heavy in abstract thoughts and light on the topics at hand, and always eager to impose his views, even while pretending to listen to others.
Indian-American named chair of Washington state Democrats
Conrad, 38, a political consultant and former leader of the King County Democrats, takes over from Tina Podlodowski, who had served as party chair since 2017. "I'm so honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chair of our state party and build on the outstanding success Washington Democrats have earned at the ballot box for the last six years," she said in a statement.
90 injured in Peshawar mosque bombing
The blast occurred at around 1.40 p.m. as prayers were being offered at the mosque located in the city's Police Lines area, Dawn news reported. According to a spokesman of the Lady Reading Hospital (LRC), injured persons were being brought to the facility, including some in critical condition.
Cyberattack may be behind power breakdown: Pakistan Minister
"An inquiry will be completed very soon. Although there are very fewer chances, a cyberattack on the national grid cannot be ruled out," Dawn news quoted Dastgir as saying at a news conference. The Minister said that a probe had been ordered immediately into the power breakdown, adding that a detailed report would soon be submitted to the ministry.
With an eye on China, senior US official arrives in Nepal
Nuland is the senior-most foreign dignitary to visit Nepal following the appointment of Dahal, popularly known as Prachanda, as Prime Minister on December 25 last year. During her seven-day travel itinerary, Nuland will be touring Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Qatar between January 28 and February 3, according to the US State Department.
N.Korea slams NATO chief's visit to Seoul as 'prelude' to war
In an article carried by the Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim Tong-myong, a researcher of the North's organization on international political study, said Stoltenberg's current trip appears to be aimed at "instigating" the creation of the Asian version of NATO, reports Yonhap News Agency.
Donald Trump kicks off 2024 US presidential campaign, says 'I'm more angry now'
Trump brushed aside the criticism that his run was off to a slow start, telling a small crowd in New Hampshire, "I'm more angry now, and I'm more committed now, than I ever was." Unlike his usual raucous rallies in front of thousands of supporters, Saturday's events were notably muted.
US Air Force General predicts war with China, says ‘My gut tells we will fight in 2025’
The memo, which was sent out to the leadership of the Air Mobility Command, stated that "My gut tells me will fight in 2025." However, US defence officials have said that the general's views do not represent the official stance of the Pentagon and do not align with current military assessments.
'I don't want to hurt you, but it would only take a minute': Former UK PM Boris Johnson claims Putin threatened him over Ukraine
According to Johnson, Putin threatened to target him personally with a missile attack in a phone call just before the invasion. The conversation reportedly took place on February 24 as Johnson and other Western leaders were rushing to Kyiv to show support for Ukraine and deter a Russian attack.
Indigenous children graves in Canada proof of 'genocide': Iran
Making the remark in a statement published on the Ministry's website, Kanaani on Sunday slammed the Canadian government's reluctance to provide sufficient and transparent information about the graves, saying it is indicative of the depth of the "human disaster" and reminiscent of the "crimes" committed during the "oppressive and racist" British rule in Canada.
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