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Britain's biggest-ever funeral
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Murmu has been invited for a state reception at Buckingham Palace in London being hosted by King Charles III, who succeeded Elizabeth, and Queen Consort Camilla for foreign dignitaries today Sunday. This will take place after the visiting leaders have paid their respects to the body lying-in-state in a coffin with a bejewelled crown above it in Westminster Hall in the United Kingdom's Houses of Parliament.
Shehbaz holds consultation with Nawaz for Pakistan Army chief appointment
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The prime minister and his entourage landed at the Luton airport where he was received by Pakistan Ambassador to the UK Moazam Ali Khan. He then left for London accompanied by federal ministers Marriyum Aurangzeb and Khawaja Asif. During a PML-N meeting under Nawaz Sharif, consultations will be held on the key November decision while the no-confidence motion in Punjab will also be discussed, Samaa TV reported.
A connected Eurasia is closer to reality as India takes over SCO presidency
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New Delhi has for long been batting for the improvement of the transport and logistics architecture of the Eurasian region and since the takeover of operations by India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone (IPGCFZ) in December 2018, the Shahid Behesti Terminal of Chabahar Port in Iran has witnessed a gradual increase in transit traffic between Central and South Asia through the transportation corridor.
President Biden warns President Putin against use of chemical or nuclear weapons
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President Biden gave an interview to CBS News anchor Scott Pelley at the White House which will be aired on Sunday. Biden's reaction came soon after Pelley asked what the consequences would be if Putin crossed the line. Biden and Pelley discussed a host of issues beyond the war in Ukraine, including the economy and the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump documents case: Judge Dearie's appointment as special master welcomed across board
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The 78-year-old Dearie, a former Chief Federal Judge in New York and the then President Ronald Reagan appointee, was described by his peer group lawyers and colleagues as an exemplary jurist who is well suited to the job of special master, having previously served on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA), which oversees sensitive national security cases.
Russia offered to provide wheat to Pakistan: Khawaja Asif
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"Russia has said that it can provide us wheat because in the coming days we may have shortages", Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif revealed at a press conference in Islamabad, Dawn reported. The minister's statement came a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation returned from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan.
Controversy over Pak Army chief's appointment will embolden India: Minister
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Shelving Khan's demand of postponing the appointment of the army chief till August, Asif said he will not let the former Prime Minister put the country at stake and appease India, Samaa TV reported.
Shehbaz accepts invites to visit Moscow, Beijing
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The development comes at a time when efforts are underway to reset the troubled relationship between Pakistan and the US, The Express Tribune reported.
Pak PM Shehbaz - President Biden meeting likely during Pak PM's US visit
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According to the report by The News, the premier will reach the US on September 19 for a hectic five-day visit during which he will also hold meetings with the heads of the international Monetary Fund and World Bank. The Prime Minister, who will be accompanied by key members of his federal cabinet is scheduled to address the UNGA on September 23.
At UNGA, Biden to present ideas for expanding Security Council membership
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Giving a basic outline of US plans for "moving the needle forward" on reforms, Thomas-Greenfield said on Friday that "the President will present a bit more on this in his speech. We will advance efforts to reform the UN Security Council that includes forging consensus around sensible and credible proposals to expand Security Council membership." Thomas-Greenfield, is a member of Biden's cabinet, said while briefing reporters about the country's priorities for the Assembly session, which will draw leaders from several countries.
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