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Moldova's PM 'very worried' Russia will invade her country next
Natalia Gavrilita's warning came after Moscow's forces made gains in Ukraine's south and east, near to the Moldova-Ukraine border, in recent months, Daily Mail reported. Analysts believe that Kremlin is trying to create a land bridge between Russian-occupied territory in eastern Ukraine and Transnistria - an unrecognised breakaway region supported by Russia - in order to cut Ukraine off from the Black Sea, the report said.
Nawaz-Zardari nexus destroying Pakistan economy: Imran
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman made the remarks during a meeting of party leaders in Islamabad, The Express Tribune reported. He reiterated that the only way out of political turmoil is immediate and transparent general elections in the country, adding that the economy's collapse is causing irreparable damage.
Pakistan says Indian passengers to be strictly monitored for Covid
The Directorate of Health Sciences issued a circular in this regard on the instructions of Health Minister Qadir Patel, The Express Tribune reported. Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIP) has made foolproof arrangements for monitoring of Indian passengers, the report said. The Directorate of Health Sciences issued a circular in this regard on the instructions of Health Minister Qadir Patel, The Express Tribune reported.
Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe congratulates India's new President
Extending warm felicitations, Wickremesinghe said in a statement: "Your appointment to this chief responsibility in one of the largest democracies is testimony to the trust and confidence the government and the people have placed in your caliber and political acumen." The Sri Lankan leader also mentioned the friendship and cooperation shared by the two neighbouring nations, as well as the support provided by New Delhi to Colombo in the wake of the ongoing economic crisis in the island nation.
SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites into orbit
The satellites were launched on Sunday at 9.38 a.m. from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This was the eighth flight for the Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched GPS III Space Vehicle 04, GPS III Space Vehicle 05, Inspiration4, Ax-1, Nilesat 301, and now three Starlink missions, the company stated on its website.
Bajram Begaj takes oath as Albania's new President
In his first address in front of the lawmakers as the President, the 55-year-old declared that he will support and respect both the government and opposition's work, calling for cooperation between political parties instead of conflict, reports Xinhua news agency.
PML-N will begin 'speaking against army' in next few days: Fawad Chaudhry
Chaudhary further alleged that PML-N "feels it has made a big mistake by aligning itself with the establishment against Imran Khan" and now the party's vice-president Maryam Nawaz will "seek to push an anti-establishment narrative", Geo News reported.
Amid international flak, SL President reaffirms right to peaceful protest
SL President gave the assurance to Colombo-based diplomats while detailing the removal of the protesters who had been illegally occupied the Presidential Secretariat. He stated that both Article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and Article 14 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, which governs the rights of peaceful assembly, would be upheld by the government.
New 2024 US Presidential hopefuls emerge as young voters distrust Trump, Biden
Speculation is rife in the US media about the presidential hopefuls for the 2024 run as polls suggest that young voters, who constitute a bulk of both the ethnic and White electorate, prefer to have a fresh face in the White House and are done with both Donald Trump and Joe Biden after revelations in the Jan 6 hearings and Democrats' handling of the country's economy with high inflation and unemployment.
Protests in Balochistan against 'fake encounter' by Pak security forces
The families of the victims staged a three-day sit-in protest in front of the Governor's house in Quetta and warned that if the culprits of the Ziarat incident are not brought to justice, the protests will be expanded throughout the province indefinitely, Balochistan Post reported. Hundreds marched in Turbat carrying placards and banners, demanding justice for the victims of the alleged fake encounter. The BNP-Mengal also carried out a protest in Dalbandin, Dera Allah Yaar, Chaghi, Noshki, Turbat and Jafarabad against the Ziarat incident.
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