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Hot air is US military's newest weapon against China and Russia
The high-altitude inflatables, flying at between 60,000 and 90,000 feet, would be added to the Pentagon's extensive surveillance network and could eventually be used to track hypersonic weapons, Politico reported. The idea may sound like science fiction, but Pentagon budget documents signal the technology is moving from DoD's scientific community to the military services.
A fair referendum under international monitors will settle the Balochistan issue: Mehran Marri
He shifted from Dubai to London and immediately found himself caught in the swirl of the Covid-19 virus and Brexit issues. With entry to Geneva banned by the Swiss government, Marri conducts his human rights outreach from London. In an exclusive interview to India Narrative, Marri says that if India supports the Baloch movement for self-determination at the UN, it would be a golden moment in Balochistan's independence.
13th death reported in Sri Lanka fuel queues
"He had a chat with me and wanted to take some pills and went to the car. But later when I called him he didn't respond," a man who was in the same queue told reporters. This incident comes as Sri Lanka suspended the sales of petrol and diesel for non-essential vehicles on June 27 as it struggles to pay for imports like fuel, food and medicines.
Kremlin denies reports of Xi refusing to visit Russia
"This is not true. This is completely untrue. The fact is that certain Covid restrictions in China continue, and this is absolutely normal, and this should be treated with understanding," RT quoted Peskov as saying. "And as all these relaxations of these restrictions allow, of course, all visits will be carried out," he said. Earlier, the media reported that the Chinese President refused to visit Moscow in response to the invitation from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Imran has divided the nation: Pakistan Defence Minister
Asif said Imran Khan's politics and narrative based on "hate" against all those who are against him has inflicted a great damage. "Imran Khan only divided Pakistanis, not only in Pakistan but also in abroad. That is why a person in Canada abuses us. He did not even leave the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mosque," said the Defence Minister while speaking at the floor of the National Assembly.
India, Iran discuss Chabahar port, other bilateral issues
"The two sides discussed various elements of bilateral relations, including progress on the Chabahar Port. The Foreign Secretary underscored India's commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Iran in addressing shared opportunities and challenges. Both sides also discussed international and regional issues including Afghanistan," the statement said.
India has to limit loan assistance due to global crises: Sri Lanka PM
"Due to the recent global crises, this situation has become more acute and we, who were in the frying pan, have now fallen into the oven. Due to the Ukraine-Russia war, our problem has worsened. What has happened now is the addition of an international crises on top of our crisis," Wickremesinghe said while addressing Parliament on Monday.
Reserve Bank of Australia raises interest rates
The 0.50 per cent increase marks the third consecutive month the RBA has lifted interest rates from their "emergency" level of 0.10 per cent maintained through the Covid-19 pandemic, reports Xinhua news agency. RBA Governor Philip Lowe, in the monthly statement about monetary policy decision, once again said the move was a withdrawal of "extraordinary monetary support" put in place to support the Australian economy during the pandemic.
China denies 'Moon takeover' plans
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told German newspaper Bild in an interview that the world must "must be very concerned" about China potentially "landing on the moon and saying, 'it's ours now and you stay out'". Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian responded to the accusations on Monday, saying that this was "not the first time that the head of the US National Aeronautics.
Canadian officials barred from tycoon's China trial
The Chinese-Canadian tycoon's trial was said to have started on Monday, five years after he disappeared from a luxury Hong Kong hotel, the BBC reported. His case remains shrouded in secrecy, and the authorities have not specified what charges he faces. Chinese authorities have yet to comment publicly on the trial, or said where it is taking place. On Tuesday, in a statement to reporters, Canada's Embassy in China said their consular officials had made "several requests" to attend the trial proceedings, BBC reported.
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