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President Putin has 2 to 3 years to live, will lose eyesight: Reports
The Russian President, who is reportedly suffering from Cancer, might have received a deadline from his doctors, these reports claimed . A leading news portal quoted a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) official as saying that President Putin is suffering from a severe form of rapidly progressing cancer and he has no more than two to three years to stay alive.
US Covid-19 cases six times more than 2021 as summer begins: Report
The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported a seven-day average of 119,725 Covid-19 cases as of Saturday. That figure held at 17,887 cases on May 28, 2021, according to the report. Experts believe the real count of cases is much higher as many were underreported due to at-home Covid-19 tests, Xinhua news agency reported.
Russia to halt gas supplies to Netherlands from Tuesday
"By the end of the working day on Monday (the payment deadline outlined in the contract), Gazprom Export did not receive any payments from GasTerra for the gas supplied in April," local media reported citing Gazprom Export on Monday. GasTerra announced that it did not intend to pay for the supplied gas in rubles, Gazprom said, adding that it would suspend deliveries from May 31 until a payment is made in accordance with a Russian presidential decree from March, Xinhua news agency reported.
World Bank to disburse $700 mn to Sri Lanka: Minister
This pledge was made when the World Bank's Country Manager in Colombo, Chiyo Kanda spoke to Sri Lankan Foreign Affairs Minister, G.L. Peiris on Monday, Xinhua news agency reported. During the meeting, the Minister sought assistance from the World Bank until long-term assistance materialises through the International Monetary Fund, other international institutions and donor countries.
Pakistan doesn't want handouts, but investments from Chinese friends, says Shehbaz Sharif
He said that the friendship between Pakistan and China's unwavering friendship has weathered storms and strengthened over time, Geo News reported. He praised China for progressing in various sectors and lifting numerous above the poverty level during the last three decades. Pakistan has China as a model to emulate and replicate its development reforms, Sharif said during a meeting with the representatives of Chinese companies investing in Pakistan.
Russia's Lavrov denies Putin is ill
Unconfirmed reports persist that Putin, who is turning 70 this year, suffers from deteriorating health issues and may have been diagnosed with cancer and Parkinson's. In an interview with French TV, Lavrov said no one "sane" could see any signs of illness in Putin, who reportedly has his food tested before eating it and bans his staff from standing too close to him,Daily Mail reported.
NASA to attempt crucial test of Artemis 1 moon rocket on June 19
NASA officials announced plans to start rolling the Artemis 1 out from the huge Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida to Launch Pad 39B at around midnight EDT (0400 GMT) on June 6, Space.com reported. They expect to begin the roughly 48-hour wet dress on June 19, the report said.
Indian origin British police officer could sue UK govt
He told the UK's Sunday Times newspaper: "I am disappointed in the way the process has concluded and will not be applying again. I will be seeking an explanation from the Home Office." Matthew Rycroft, the senior-most civil servant at the Home Office, reportedly informed him that he and another officer who had been short-listed for the job that they would not be selected. He is not known to have spelled out a reason for the decision.
Anxious Erdogan puts brakes on NATO expansion, all eyes on Madrid Summit now
Even though the United States believes that there is a very "strong consensus" in NATO for the admission of Finland and Sweden, the entire process has hit a major roadblock with Ankara asking for elimination of the "terrorist threats" -- majorly those associated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (Kurdish acronym PKK) - originating from these countries first.
Pakistan doesn't want handouts, but investments from Chinese friends, says Shehbaz Sharif
He said that the friendship between Pakistan and China's unwavering friendship has weathered storms and strengthened over time. He praised China for progressing in various sectors and lifting numerous above the poverty level during the last three decades. Pakistan has China as a model to emulate and replicate its development reforms, Sharif said during a meeting with the representatives of Chinese companies investing in Pakistan
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