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Trump knew Jan 6 rioters were armed, scuffled with bodyguard: Aide
The stunning revelations on Tuesday came from a surprise witness who testified before a select committee of the House of Representatives investigating the insurrection on January 6 when Trump's supporters ransacked the US Capitol, home to the Congress, to prevent a joint sitting of lawmakers from certifying Joe Biden winner of the 2020 presidential election.
Kamala Harris' tweet on abortion rights ruffles bipartisan feathers
The Vice President's tweet on abortion rights has invited heavy flak from even liberals as "the embodiment of thoughts and prayers". Pro-choice protests broke out throughout the country after the Supreme Court decision overturning the Roe vs Wade verdict on Friday. "Harris is facing a rare bipartisan attack on Twitter following her post about fighting for abortion rights from Friday night," Fox News reported in its bulletin.
PM Modi visits Abu Dhabi, received and seen off by UAE ruler
The main purpose of the visit was for Prime Minister to convey his personal condolences on the passing away of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan last month. "The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as well as family members," a Ministry of External Affairs statement said.
G7 nations reach deal on Russian oil price cap
The details of the agreement have not been revealed. However, according to reports, the US suggested lifting sanctions on insurance for ships that transport Russian oil only if countries agreed to buy it at a settled maximum price, thus enforcing a price cap, RT reported. The agreement comes as Western countries are trying to deal with rising energy prices and inflation as a result of their sanctions and embargoes on Russian oil.
NATO to put 300,000 troops on high alert in response to Russia threat
Stoltenberg said the military alliance's forces in the Baltic states and five other frontline countries would be increased "up to brigade levels", doubled or trebled to between 3,000 and 5,000 troops, the Guardian reported. That would amount to "the biggest overhaul of our collective defence and deterrence since the cold war", he said before the meeting of the 30-country alliance, which runs from Tuesday to Thursday this week.
Activists highlight Pakistan's role in drug trafficking through Balochistan
On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26), Baloch activists held a protest in Munster, Germany, highlighting how the Pakistani Army is dispersing drugs across the world through major routes in Balochistan. Samul Baloch, Vice-President, BNM Germany, said that the drug mafia in the Awaran area of Balochistan has the blessings of the Pakistan military.
Pakistan Defence Minister condemns Canadian MP's allegations against army chief
Kmiec, who belongs to the Conservative Party, in a recent speech on the floor of the Canadian Parliament, had accused COAS Bajwa of "toppling two governments in Pakistan" and claimed that the military under his command was involved in human rights abuses and had links with terrorist groups, Dawn reported.
G7 vows to back Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'
In a joint statement issued on Monday, the leaders said that the G7 is "steadfast in our solidarity with Ukraine, and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to support the government and people of Ukraine in their courageous defence of their country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in their fight for a peaceful, prosperous and democratic future".
New Mexico Governor issues order to protect access to abortion
"Residents seeking access will be protected, providers will be protected, and abortion is and will continue to be legal, safe and accessible, period," the Democratic governor, who is running for a second term in November, said at a news conference on Monday. According to the order, New Mexico will seek to shield health care professionals targeted by lawsuits from losing their licenses or being disciplined for providing abortion services, and will not comply with abortion-related warrants or extradition requests from other states.
Russia expels 8 Greek diplomats in tit-for-tat move
Greek Ambassador to Moscow Ekaterini Nassika was summoned to the Foreign Ministry in protest over the expulsion of Russian diplomats in Athens and Greece's supply of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement issued on Monday as saying. The measures were taken as a direct response to the hostile actions of the Greek authorities.
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