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Sri Lanka's new cabinet of ministers sworn in
The President's Office said that among those who took oaths as Cabinet Ministers were Ali Sabry as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Harin Fernando as the Minister of Tourism and Lands, Nalin Fernando as the Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security, Kanchana Wijesekera as the Minister of Power and Energy.
China could declare a no-fly zone over Taiwan ahead of visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi
China could also respond by flying fighter jets further into Taiwan's self-declared air defence zone, which could trigger a response from Taiwan and the US, the official added. They did not detail what a possible response would entail, CNN reported.
Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as new Sri Lankan PM
Gunawardena, parliamentarian of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party, took his oath in the capital Colombo in the presence of other senior legislators, Xinhua news agency reported. Wickremesinghe was elected as the new President of the South Asian country in a parliamentary vote on Wednesday, and was sworn in as Sri Lankan President on Thursday.
Modi, Shehbaz meeting may take place in Uzbekistan at SCO summit
Highly-placed diplomatic sources told The News here on Thursday that a chance meeting between Shehbaz and Modi couldn't be ruled out since both would be in the same compound for two days. "No structured meeting of the two has been tied up since India hasn't requested the same yet. In case such a request is made, Pakistan's response will be positive," the sources said.
Promoting sustainable development needs working with young people: UN chief
The UN chief on Thursday made the remarks in a video message to the World Youth Development Forum, organised by the All-China Youth Federation and being held in Beijing from July 21 to 23 under the theme "For a Shared Future: Promoting Sustainable Development with Youth and for Youth".
N.Korea is ready to conduct nuclear test at any time: S.Korean President
Yoon was responding to a reporter's question about the US Department of Defence's assessment that the North has completed preparations to carry out a nuclear test as early as within the month, Yonhap news agency reported. "We believe that not only at the end of this month, but ever since my inauguration, it's fully ready and able to do it whenever it decides," he told reporters as he arrived for work.
282 killed, over 200 injured as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan
Most of the damages and casualties were reported from the country's southwestern Balochistan province, where 88 people died and 62 others sustained injuries due to monsoon rains that triggered flash floods, followed by the southern Sindh province, which has reported 67 deaths, according to the NDMA.
Protesters awaiting swearing-in of new Cabinet removed violently
Military and riot police, who entered the protest site armed with clubs and wires, attacked the protesters taking control of the protest site while arresting at least eight, including protest leaders and a lawyer. Journalists and lawyers were not allowed to enter the area and at least two journalists who were covering the clearing off were attacked by the military.
8th hearing of Jan 6 probe panel might wrap up Capitol Hill riots probe
Democrat Bennie Thompson is expected to chair the session, although remotely and virtually, though having tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating himself from others. After Thompson's positive test was announced, his office made clear that the hearing would still go forward even if the Mississippi Democrat was unable to attend in person, though it was unclear whether the chairman would play any role. Aides said on Wednesday that Thompson is "feeling OK" and will still chair the hearing virtually.
'Iran to gradually eliminate dollar in trade with Russia'
The trade volume between Iran and Russia stood at $4 billion, which can be conducted through the Iranian currency rial and the Russian ruble, said Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Ali Salehabadi in a televised interview, Xinhua news agency reported, citing IRNA. The two countries have exchanged a memorandum of understanding to use their national currencies in small-scale trade transactions, he added. In a Tuesday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the gradual abandonment of the dollar in bilateral exchanges.
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