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Donald Trump returns with another Hindi slogan: 'Bharat, US Sabse Achhe Dost'
Donald Trump recorded this new catchphrase at his Mar-a-Lago residence recently for Shalabh Kumar, a Chicago-based businessman, Republican donor and strategist, who was also behind Trump's first Hindi slogan in 2016: "Ab ki bar, Trump Sarkar", which was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's poll slogan "Ab ki bar, Modi sarkar".
US probing 2nd possible death from monkeypox
"This is one of two deaths in the US that are under investigation to determine whether monkeypox was a contributing cause," Rita Singhal was quoted as saying last week. On Monday, the department released a statement that provided some context regarding the death.
Russian troops surrender in Kharkiv, Ukraine military says 'they realise hopelessness of their situation'
Oleksiy Arestovich, advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said the military has captured so many Russian soldiers over the last several days that it is running out of space to house them - with military intelligence spokesman Andrey Yusov adding that "significant" numbers of Russian officers are among them, Daily Mail reported.
Commonwealth nations could quit bloc after Queen's death
In addition to the UK, Charles III now rules in 14 Commonwealth countries that were former dominions of the British Empire, Daily Mail reported. With republican movements gaining ground from Australia to the Bahamas, the new king also faces a challenge keeping the Commonwealth realms in the royal fold, the report said.
Pakistan flood losses may cross $40 billion
The $40 billion losses were flagged in a flood response centre meeting during discussion on an interim report titled "An Early Assessment of Flood Impact on Pakistan's Economy", presented by the Ministry of Finance. "The devastating conditions suggest that the scale of flood losses is in the range of $30 billion to over $40 billion," said Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, while talking to The Express Tribune.
Russian war machine not close to living up to its pre-war billing
Ukrainian reports say Russian President Vladimir Putin's troops are fleeing east to the Russian border in whatever transport they can find, even taking cars from the civilian population in the areas they had captured since the start of the war in February, reports CNN.
Imran proposes to extend tenure of Pakistan Army chief till next polls
In an interview with a private TV channel, Khan said that the appointment of an army chief should be deferred until the government is elected, which should then choose the new military head, Geo News reported. Khan has been making headlines since his ouster in April because of his constant remarks regarding the army chief.
In Assembly address, outgoing UNGA President praises Indian diplomat's services
In Abdulla's closing address to the Assembly on Monday, he called the Indian Foreign Service officer who served as his chef de cabinet "a truly outstanding diplomat, a steady hand in crisis, committed and hardworking". In addition to deputing Naidu to be Shahid's chief aide and coordinate his diplomatic Endeavour and run his office, the Indian government contributed $150,000 for general administrative, logistical and management support for the Assembly President.
Ukraine liberates 6,000 sq.km territory from Russia in Sep: Zelensky
Since the beginning of this month, Ukrainian forces have liberated over 6,000 sq.km of the war-torn nation's territory from Russian forces, says President Volodymyr Zelensky. In his nightly video address, the President said on Monday: "Since the beginning of September, our warriors have liberated more than 6,000 sq.km of Ukrainian territory in the east and south. Our troops are continuing to advance."
Britain's King Charles III speaks of 'weight of history' in speech to parliament
"As I stand before you today, I cannot help but feel the weight of history which surrounds us, and which reminds us of the vital parliamentary traditions, to which members of both Houses dedicate yourselves with such personal commitment for the betterment of us all," King Charles III told the House of Commons and House of Lords on Monday at a ceremony in Westminster Hall, the oldest building on the parliamentary estate.
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