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Christian man in Pakistan sentenced to death for 'blasphemy'
The Lahore court gave its verdict in the case after keeping Ashfaq Masih in jail since 2017, when he was accused of committing blasphemy after being involved in a heated argument with a Muslim customer, who had come to get his bicycle fixed at Masih's shop. As per details, the Muslim man got into a heated argument with Masih after he refused to pay the latter Rs 40 for fixing his bicycle.
Boris Johnson govt hit by more resignations
Education ministers Will Quince and Robin Walker and ministerial aide Laura Trott on Wednesday, BBC reported. Will Quince said he had "no choice but to tender my resignation" while Laura Trott said she was quitting over a loss of "trust" in the government. The resignations have added to the pressure on the Prime Minister following the departure of his health and finance ministers.
Yoon orders military to swiftly punish NKorea in case of provocations
North Korea has carried out a series of short-to long-range missile tests since Yoon's inauguration in May and showed signs of preparing for what would be its seventh nuclear test, Yonhap news agency reported. Yoon has made clear any provocation will be met with a strong and united response from South Korea in close coordination with the United States while also offering to keep the door open to dialogue with Pyongyang.
Kaali poster row: Canadian MP Chandra Arya says anti-Hindu, anti-India groups active
The Canadian parliamentarian, who originally hails from Karnataka, made these remarks in connection with an offensive poster by filmmaker Leena Manimekalai on Hindu goddess Kaali that has created outrage and condemnation throughout the country.
US at risk of losing control of monkeypox outbreak
US President Joe Biden's administration "has been too slow to respond to the monkeypox outbreak," which "mirrors the worst parts of the early days of the coronavirus pandemic," Xinhua news agency reported quoting The Hill report. The botched COVID-19 response included "severely limited testing and a sluggish rollout of vaccines, leading to a virus that's spreading undetected," the report said, quoting infectious disease experts and public health advocates.
Death toll in July 4 Chicago shooting rise to 7
Sergeant Christopher Covelli from the Lake County Major Crime Task Force confirmed the death at a news conference, Xinhua news agency reported. Covelli said 22-year-old suspect Robert "Bobby" Crimo III used a high-powered rifle and fired more than 70 rounds into the crowd. The police said Crimo pre-planned the attack for several weeks, and acted alone in the attack.
Independent judiciary, rule of law favours India as investment destination, CJI in UK
Delivering the inaugural address at the conference on 'Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes' at Mansion House, London, he said: "Apart from ease of enforcement, another advantage for choosing India as a favored investment destination is its judicial system. Both the legal systems in India and the United Kingdom are known for giving paramount importance to the rule of law." Chief Justice Ramana added that both the nations share a similar legal culture, where courts are known and respected as independent institutions.
'Approaches different, lost confidence': Sunak, Javid quit Boris Johnson govt
Javid, who is of Pakistani-descent and was the former Home Secretary, quit first. "I have spoken to the Prime Minister to tender my resignation as Secretary of State for Health & Social Care. It has been an enormous privilege to serve in this role, but I regret that I can no longer continue in good conscience," he said in a tweet. Javid said he can no longer serve in Boris Johnson's government in "good conscience" as he has "lost confidence" in the Prime Minister.
Taliban dig-up their founder Mullah Omar's vehicle buried 21 years ago
Now, in 2022, the Taliban have dug up the vehicle of their founder in Zabul province, where it was buried 21 years ago, Express Tribune reported. The Toyota vehicle was buried by Mullah Omar when he arrived at Zabul province in southern Afghanistan from Kandahar. The car was found wrapped in plastic and mostly undamaged. The front mirror was, however, broken, a local said.
US, allies seek to counter Chinese challenge in South Pacific
The group announced itself in a joint statement on June 24, saying it came together in response to growing pressure on the rules-based free and open international order Japan, New Zealand and Britain round out the membership, VOA reported. Australia and the US have gone on heightened alert over the past year because of China's effort to expand its influence in the South Pacific, where more than a dozen small and mainly impoverished countries rely on aid and trade from larger nations.
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