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Bilawal Bhutto makes pitch for re-engagement with India
"Does it serve our interests, do we achieve our objectives whatever they may be, be it Kashmir, be it rising Islamophobia, the Hindutva supremacist nature of the new regimes and the governments in India? Does it serve our objective that we have practically cut off all engagements," asked Bilawal while speaking at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad, Express Tribune reported.
Lawmakers in New York pass bills to enforce stringent gun control
The lawmakers also passed a bill that would ban civilians from purchasing bullet-resistant vests, unless the individuals work in law enforcement or other specific professions. Another bill passed by the lawmakers would broaden the "red flag" law, expanding the list of people who can file for extreme risk protection orders, which allow courts to temporarily seize firearms from anyone believed to be a danger to themselves or others.
West yet to face the worst in confronting Russia: Kremlin
However, it (the US) is hurting itself in the process and will ultimately have to acknowledge Moscow's legitimate interests, he said during an interview with Russian media, RT reported. "We are not even close to the culmination of the crisis," Peskov told RIA Novosti news agency, explaining the economic damage stemming from the West-Russia confrontation.
US to provide $1 billion additional security assistance to Ukraine
In a statement, the White House said that Biden made the commitment during a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday. Biden said that the new security assistance for Ukraine also includes additional artillery and coastal defence weapons, as well as ammunition for the artillery and advanced rocket systems.
Taliban recognition not on Russia's current agenda: Kremlin
When questioned about the possibility of recognising Afghanistan's new authorities, Peskov told reporters on Wednesday: "It is not on the current agenda. We have said this many times. It is useless to make any forecasts," TAAS News Agency reported. Peskov's clarification came a day after Russia's special ambassador to Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said that Moscow might recognise the Taliban regime but would not follow other countries' lead.
Shehbaz, Imran's spouses richer than husbands: Report
The statements of assets filed for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2020, with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) revealed that Khan owns four goats worth 200,000 PKR and possesses six properties, the most prominent of which is his 300-kanal villa in Banigala, reports Dawn news. He also owns inherited properties, including a house in Lahore's Zaman Park, around 600 acres of farm land as well as non-agricultural land, the statements showed.
Russia continues to slash gas supply to Europe
"As Germany's Siemens, the manufacturer of the gas turbine engines, failed to provide the overhaul service in time, Gazprom decided to stop the second engine at the Portovaya compressor station due to its technical condition," the company said on Telegram. The daily output of the Portovaya compressor station from 1:30 a.m. Thursday Moscow Time (2230 GMT Wednesday) will be no more than 67 million cubic meters, sharply down from 100 million.
President Macron voices support for Moldova's EU accession bid
According to President Macron, Moldova's application is up for debate at the Summit of the European Council later in June on the basis of an opinion issued by the European Commission, Xinhua news agency reported. Macron noted that the response to Moldova's EU accession bid will be clear and will be accompanied by conditions for moving forward.
US reports over 70 monkeypox infections
The World Health Organization has reported hundreds of cases of suspected monkeypox and orthopoxvirus globally. The CDC is urging healthcare providers across the country to be alert for patients who have rash illnesses consistent with monkeypox, regardless of whether they have travel experience or specific risk factors for monkeypox.
Canada to provide further military aid for Ukraine
In a news release, the defence minister said this military aid, valued at approximately 9 million Canadian dollars ($7.2 million), complements Canada's previous donation of M777 howitzers, over 20,000 rounds of compatible artillery ammunition, and the Canadian Armed Forces' training of Ukrainian Forces in the use of this equipment.
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