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Donald Trump's problems pile up as his team seems to be losing grip
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Trump is reportedly having a hard time retaining the "best people" to represent him as he faces multiple lawsuits and a federal investigation, but the latest move from Trump left everyone wondering if his team is even awake at the wheel, media reports said.
Pakistani diplomats slammed for sexual abuse, human trafficking in Europe
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Had all gone well, Bhutto would have been in Europe at a time when Pakistani diplomats are making news across the continent for sexual harassment as well as human trafficking. And, it is not just the diplomats, even Pakistani nationals in Europe are trending on social media for all the wrong reasons. Last week Mirza Salman Babar Baig, Pakistan's consul general in Barcelona, was recalled from Spain and suspended over sexual harassment charges.
Must establish 'writ of law' against 'power hungry' Imran: Zardari
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During a meeting with PPP ministers and leaders in Karachi, Zardari, who has returned to the country after a few days' stay in Dubai, criticised former Prime Minister Khan for targeting the Pakistan Army and judiciary, Express Tribune reported. "This man is criticising our army every day, while in reality officers and soldiers of the same army are sacrificing their lives in the war against terrorists in two provinces," Zardari said.
Global rights body says it has credible reports of abuses of authority in Pakistan
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In a tweet, the IHRF said: "We have received credible reports of abuses of authority in #Pakistan????. We are setting up a working group on this issue. We are currently gathering accurate information about what happened. We welcome any evidence and reliable news." The development comes at a time when reports of abuse on some politicians and journalists have emerged in the country, The Express Tribune reported.
NASA gives nod for uncrewed Moon mission launch on August 29
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The 'Flight Readiness Review' for NASA's Artemis I mission has concluded, and teams are now proceeding toward a two-hour launch window that opens at 8:33 a.m. EDT (6 p.m. India time) on August 29 from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B in Florida, NASA said in a statement late on Monday.
Sri Lanka President directed to ensure Gotabaya Rajapaksa's return
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Following the three-month long street violence over the economic crisis that led to the acute shortages of food, fuel, electricity and cooking gas, Rajapaksa announced his resignation on July 9 and fled the country on July 13. He first went to the Maldives and then to Singapore. On the request of the Sri Lankan government, Rajapaksa and his wife were allowed to enter Thailand where he currently resides.
Israel won't be bound by Iran nuclear deal: Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid
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"The Prime Minister made clear to the President that Israel opposes a return to the deal and would not be obligated by such an agreement," the PM's office said on Monday in a statement, adding that the country "will continue to do everything to prevent Iran from attaining a nuclear capability".
Monsoon rains leave 820 dead in Pakistan
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The authority on Monday said that the killed people included 304 children and 178 women who mainly lived in the areas where heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc, Xinhua news agency reported. The authority added that the southwest Balochistan province remained the worst-hit area during the ongoing monsoon, where 225 people were killed and 95 others injured in various accidents. About 2,886.9 km long roads, 129 bridges and 50 shops were swept away by flash floods across the country.
Donald Trump asks court for review of Mar-a-Lago material taken by FBI
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In a statement on Monday, Trump's attorneys said the documents are "presumptively privileged" material because they were generated while he was President, reports dpa news agency. According to the former President's team, only a "special master" -- an independent person appointed by a court to review materials -- could determine whether the material is privileged.
China to resume student visas for Indians
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"Warmest congrats to #Indian #students! Your patience proves worthwhile. I can really share your excitement & happiness. Welcome back to #China!", Ji Rong, who is Counsellor, Department of Asian Affairs at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a tweet. The Chinese embassy in India, on its website, said that it has updated the "Application Procedures and Material Requirements of China Visa", which will be implemented from August 24, and shared steps of the new process.
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