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Finnish Parliament backs proposal to build fence along Russian border
Prime Minister Sanna Marin convened a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the idea of building the fence, which would take up to four years to complete, reports Xinhua news agency. Marin told the media after the meeting that the government will now bring the project forward through a supplementary budget this autumn, with the first year of construction set to cost 140 million euros ($138 million).
Canadian citizenship for 300,000 people by March 2023, Indians to benefit
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) memo recommends that it process a total of 285,000 decisions and 300,000 new citizens by March 31, 2023. A decision means a review of an application which is then approved, denied, or marked as incomplete.
Bangladesh reports highest single-day dengue cases
According to the DGHS, of the total cases, 528 were reported in capital Dhaka alone, reports Xinhua news agency
With the fresh infections, the number of dengue cases so far in 20222 has increased to 26,938. In October, 10,846 dengue cases were reported, while there were 9,911 in September, according to the DGHS.
Russian commander admits 'tense' situation in Ukraine's Kherson region
Kherson was the first big city captured by the Russians just days into the war in February and it is also the only regional capital to fall to Moscow. Addressing the media on Tuesday, the commander said the Ukrainian side does not abandon attempts to attack the positions of Russian troops, reports Xinhua news agency.
Turkey detains 543 for suspected links to 2016 failed coup
The eight-month-long investigation aimed at deciphering the structure, recruitment process of new personnel and financial resources of the Gulen Movement, which the Turkish government accuses of infiltrating into the state bureaucracy and attempting the coup, Xinhua news agency quoted the Minister as saying to reporters here on Tuesday.
Why these protests against Xi in China on eve of Party Congress
Foreign Policy was the first Western media outlet to report that "banners featuring defiant political messages and sharp criticism of Chinese President Xi Jinping briefly dangled from an overpass in Beijing, in a rare � and dangerous � expression of dissent just days before China's 20th Party Congress on Sunday".
US reports over 27,000 monkeypox cases
California has the most confirmed cases among US states so far, with 5,278 cases, followed by New York with 4,039 and Florida with 2,648, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the CDC data. Monkeypox cases are continuing to decline in the US. As of October 12, the country recorded a seven-day average of 63 cases, down from the record high of 583 daily cases recorded on August 1.
Iran seeks 'logical' nuke deal to secure interests: FM
Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a state TV programme, referring to Iran's demands in reaching an agreement on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Xinhua news agency reported. He noted that "our goal in negotiations is to reach a good and stable agreement, and when we uphold the JCPOA, we must have a reliable level of guarantees."
New government formed in Sweden
The new government was announced by Kristersson after delivering his Statement of Government Policy in parliament. It includes Foreign Affairs Minister Tobias Billstrom, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson, Defence Minister Pal Jonson, Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer, EU Affairs Minister Jessika Roswall, and Energy, Business and Industry Minister Ebba Busch.
UK to change law to stop RAF pilots training Chinese military
It emerged overnight that British defence intelligence is to issue a rare threat alet', warning that China's military is trying to recruit serving and former RAF jet pilots to help train its own air force, The Guardian reported. Officials expressed "concern and disapproval" of schemes because they posed "a threat to UK and western interests". Although they are not explicitly banning pilots from providing training, they aim to take steps to "manage the risk", the report said.
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