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At 42, Sunak youngest to take UK PM office in over 200 years
The result of Monday's contest caps a spectacularly rapid rise to the pinnacle of British politics, CNN reported. Sunak was first elected as an MP in 2015 and spent two years on the backbenches, during which Brexit dominated the political agenda. Sunak supported leaving the EU during the 2016 referendum. He subsequently became a junior minister in former Prime Minister Theresa May's government.
Rishi Sunak set to become first Asian PM of UK
Rishi Sunak, who had thrown his hat in the ring again after Liz Truss's sudden resignation - barely a month and a half after she had pipped him in the contest to succeed Boris Johnson, was Monday the only contestant to replace her after rival Penny Mordaunt dropped out, due to lack of necessary support.
Xi Jinping expects to be in command till 2035
Now, the Communists party in China moves on to a new central task -- to achieve the "second centenary goal of building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects and to advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernisation.
Unseen in decades, China's trajectory is shaped by vision and ambition of one man
That loyal inner circle has not only strengthened Xi's hold on power - but also tightened his grip over China's future. To an extent unseen in decades, the country's trajectory is shaped by the vision and ambition of one man, with minimal room for discord or recalibration at the party's apex of power, CNN reported.
UK PM race: Priti Patel backs fellow Indian-origin Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak looks set to become UK's next prime minister after he got support of more than 170 members of the parliament -- much beyond the 100-mark required to bag the keys to 10 Downing Street. Penny Mordaunt, the only other candidate, is making a last ditch attempt to persuade Tory MPs for support. She has just 26 declarations.
Imran Khan claims his long march will be biggest in history
Expressing his thoughts in an interview, Imran said: "They want to put me behind bars so that the masses could not pour onto the streets." The former prime minister said that he would not accept the government without a two-thirds majority.
This Diwali is special: Fiji Prime Minister to Indian community
"I thank God we live in a country where we can so openly share in the celebrations of all our fellow Fijians... Fijians of all backgrounds have been draped in colourful sarees, salwar kameez and kurtas and workplaces have been decorated," Bainimarama said in a video message posted on Twitter.
Texas Governor celebrates Diwali with Indian-Americans
"Tonight, Cecilia & I celebrated Diwali at the Governor's Mansion. We welcomed friends as we lit Diwali lamps & celebrated the victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil, & hope over despair. Happy Diwali to those celebrating the Festival of Lights!," Abbott tweeted and shared pictures from the event.
Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia ahead of Crown Prince's likely trip to Pakistan
Hundreds of delegates from around the world including government officials, business leaders and even CEOs of American companies are attending the two-day Future Investment Initiative summit in Riyadh. The conference will kick off on Tuesday, The Express Tribune reported.
Xi Jinping's art of smart dictatorship with Chinese characteristics
The Central Committee, with around 200 full members, reports to the 25-member Politburo (now reduced to 24 members), which is headed by the Politburo Standing Committee. All these bodies have majority of Xi's men (No women).
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