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39 ships from 14 countries blocked in Odesa
The news was confirmed by Maksym Marchenko, head of the Odesa Oblast Military Administration, during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the southern port city on Saturday, reports Ukrayinska Pravda. During the meeting, discussions also took place on ways to organise a corridor for the export of agrarian and industrial products from the ports. Marchenko also informed the President on the consequences of missile strikes by the Russian forces on the city.
Ukraine secures release of civilians captured by Russians in Kiev region
In a statement on Saturday, the Chief Intelligence Directorate under the Defence Ministry, said: "Today, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War conducted another five-for-five exchange. Five citizens of Ukraine returned home. All those released were civilians who had been illegally detained by the Russian occupying forces. Four of the civilians were taken prisoner by the occupiers during the fighting in Kiev Oblast, three of them during the occupation of Hostomel."
Academics write to Shehbaz Sharif over 'deteriorating' human rights in Pak
"In the last two months, there has been an alarming rise in human rights violations in Pakistan, including suppression of freedom of speech; harassment and intimidation of journalists, social media users and political activists; [and] making of fake blasphemy cases against political rivals," said the letter dated May 26, Express Tribune reported.
Pakistan-IMF talks on the verge of a breakthrough
In an effort to comply with the IMF's demands, the Pakistan government has already taken some tough major decisions including a massive increase in petroleum prices, which have been increased by at least 130 PKR, ending the fuel subsidies, while an increase of about 45 per cent in per unit charge of electricity and gas.
Pakistan one step away from exiting FATF grey list
The development came late Friday when FATF President Marcus Pleyer announced conclusion of the four-day plenary session in Berlin and announced approval of Pakistan's performance report, adding that an onsite visit would be done before a formal announcement. "Onsite inspection by FATF in Pakistan would be done before October, and a formal announcement on Pakistan's removal would follow," said Pleyer.
Erdogan reiterates no more high-level strategic council meeting with Greece
"Unless I come across an honest politician, I will no longer be meeting them, and we have terminated our high-level strategic council meetings, and we will not hold the meeting with Greece," Erdogan told reporters in Istanbul. The President's comments came after a week of heated exchanges between the two countries regarding the status of the Aegean Sea and its islands.
2 dead after 3 explosions hit Kabul gurdwara
The Ministry of Interior have confirmed the blasts and said a group of armed insurgents entered the gurdwara in Kart-e-Parwan area. "Before entering, the enemy attacked the guards with a grenade, which caused a fire, and two of our Hindu compatriots, who were injured in the attack, were evacuated and taken to hospital for treatment," the Ministry said in a statement. According to the statement, a car bomb was also detonated by the insurgents before it reached its target.
Russia will use nuke weapons to defend sovereignty: Putin
He made the remarks on Friday while addressing the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. When asked to comment on the West's allegations about the threat of a nuclear war and a Third World War, the President said: "Where does it come from? From their own statements. Now and then irresponsible politicians would blurt out something like that, even high-ranking politicians...
Ukraine to introduce visa regime for Russian citizens
The decision was adopted at the request of President Volodymyr Zelensky, Xinhua news agency quoted Shmyhal as saying in a social media post on Friday. Earlier in the day, Zelensky said the country has decided to end visa-free travel for Russian citizens due to the "unprecedented threats to the national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Ukraine.
Blasts near Sikh temple in Kabul
"We heard a huge blast in Kart-e-Parwan neighborhood at around 6 a.m. It was followed by another explosion which occurred about half an hour. The whole place has now been sealed off," a witness told Xinhua news agency. The security forces have cordoned off the area for precautionary measures, he said. The blast sent a column of thick smoke into the sky and triggered panic.
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