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Next US Congress set with Democrats winning last 2022 midterm race
Warnock fended off challenger Herschel Walker, a former American football star who ran with the blessing and culture war agenda of former President Donald Trump. Warnock won in a run-off election as neither candidate had secured more than 50 per cent of the votes cast in the November elections.
China targets lawyers helping anti-lockdown protesters
Chinese human rights lawyers have been scrambling to assist the friends and families of people arrested during a wave of anti-lockdown protests at the end of November, many of whom have little experience being treated as dissidents by Chinese authorities, RFA reported.
Shehbaz Sharif's son Suleman to return to Pakistan
In a petition to the IHC, filed by Suleman's counsel Amjad Pervaiz, a two-week protective bail was sought in a money laundering case registered against him, The Express Tribune reported. Suleman has stated in a petition that he is a "businessman" and has "never been a public office-holder. He also maintained that a "baseless" and "false case of money laundering" has been filed against him.
Ukraine warns Iran of 'consequences' over arms supplies to Russia
"Our signal to them (the Iranian side) was very clear: first, either you stop or you will face a set of the most severe consequences. Second, no matter what benefits you have from cooperation with Russia in the supply of drones or other weapons, the negative consequences for you will outweigh any benefits," Kuleba said at an online briefing.
Nirmala Sitharaman, Kamala Harris among Forbes' 100 most powerful women
While Harris is ranked third, Sitharaman is at number 36 on the list that was released on Tuesday highlighting "innovators and instigators who are leading on the world stage to redefine traditional power structures". This is the fourth year in a row that Sitharaman made it to the list. Last year, she was in the 37th spot, 41st in 2020 and 34th in 2019.
Panel probing US Capitol riot to make 'criminal referrals'
"We have made decisions on criminal referrals," Congressman Bennie Thompson told reporters late Tuesday. Thompson did not reveal which witnesses the committee is considering for referrals. Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly lashed out at the panel and its members made up of seven Democrats and two Republicans.
Imran used to call Gen Bajwa for every little thing: Aide
According to the aide, Khan sought help from Gen Bajwa's office in every political matter, Samaa TV reported. The aide said that the former premier was considered the best option to rescue Pakistan when he came into power.
Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in Jan
Economic Affairs Minister Sardar Ayaz Sadiq made the claim while speaking in a TV programme, Geo News reported. Nawaz Sharif will allocate tickets to the candidates for the next general elections, Sadiq said, adding that the polls would be held in the country in 2023. Nawaz Sharif will allocate tickets to the candidates for the next general elections, Sadiq said, adding that the polls would be held in the country in 2023.
Shehbaz Sharif insults Pakistan occupied Jammu & Kashmir PM: Legacy of colonial occupation
Ilyas interrupted Sharif's speech complaining that the later did not mention about the sacrifices of the people of Mirpur who had been displaced to give land for the construction of Mangla Dam in 1965. After concluding his speech, Sharif left the venue in a hurry and when Ilyas tried to get close to him he was manhandled and pushed by the Pakistan Prime Minister's security personal.
Christian Michel alleges abuse in Tihar Jail to UK Prime Minister
A source close to the Briton corroborated that the letter dated November 5 is indeed in Michel's hand-writing. The communication is copied to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, British Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and Michel's British lawyer Toby Cadman, among others. Sunak's office did not respond to a request from IANS to confirm receipt of the letter or react to its contents.
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