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Countries attempting to isolate Russia only hurt themselves: Putin
While addressing the plenary session of the First Eurasian Economic Forum on Thursday, Putin said it would simply be unfeasible and impossible to isolate Russia, and "those, who aspire to do so would harm themselves the most", reports Xinhua news agency. The President noted that the current state of the global economy demonstrates that Russia's position is right and justified, as opposed to the countries, which are trying to "pursue short-sighted policies".
Ukrainian, German Foreign Ministers discuss heavy weapon supplies
"We need more heavy weapons delivered as soon as possible, especially MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems), to repel Russian attacks," Kuleba tweeted after the talks. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister added that he had briefed Baerbock on the difficult situation in the Donbass region, Xinhua news agency reported.
Quad Tokyo summit: Challenges
The leaders reviewed progress of Quad initiatives and Working Groups formed on Covid-19 vaccine distribution, critical and emerging technologies, cyber-security, climate change, infrastructure, maritime security, countering disinformation, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and other issues, identified new areas of promotion and mutual cooperation and provided strategic guidance and vision for future collaboration.
UN Security Council renews mandate of UN mission for Iraq
Resolution 2631, which won the unanimous support of the 15 members of the council, requests the UN secretary-general's special representative and UNAMI, at the request of the Iraqi government, to prioritise the provision of advice, support, and assistance on advancing inclusive, political dialogue and national and community-level reconciliation, Xinhua news agency reported.
US confirms 9 monkeypox cases
"These cases were suspected by local clinicians. They were identified by local laboratories and triggered local public health action to help with treatment and management of any potential contacts," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said at a press briefing. The nine cases have been identified in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Utah, Virginia and Washington state, Xinhua news agency reported.
Pak govt says Imran Khan ran away after spreading chaos
In a tweet, Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique said, "Imran Khan ran away after spreading chaos in the country." He said that the government had fulfilled its responsibility to stop the unrest and was now looking upon the state's most important "pillar" for justice. He was referring to the government's petition in the Supreme Court seeking contempt proceedings against Imran Khan for "violating" court orders with regard to the Azadi March, Dawn reported.
Despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, US remains focussed on China, says Blinken
Laying out the Biden administration's long awaited China policy, Secretary Blinken said Beijing had been undermining the very international rules, laws and institutions that enabled its emergence and rise and that under President Xi Jinping, the ruling Chinese Communist Party had become more repressive at home and more aggressive abroad.
Myanmar bans use of foreign currency for local payments
The bank asked government agencies to pay with only Myanmar kyat, saying the use of foreign currencies for domestic payments could lead to higher demand for dollars and cause exchange rate instability, reports Xinhua news agency.
Pakistan hopeful of revival of IMF aid through re-negotiations
Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, who landed back in Islamabad after unsuccessful negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, said the country needs to implement a tight monetary policy and consolidate its fiscal position to revive and extend the $6 bn Extended Fund Facility.
Boeing completes Starliner uncrewed flight test, returns to Earth
The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) to the International Space Station (ISS), which showcased the vehicle's ability to launch to space, dock with the station, and then return home safely - proves the system is ready to fly astronauts, NASA said in a statement. About four hours after departing the space station, Starliner touched down onto its airbags at 4:49 p.m. MDT (4:19 am IST), wrapping up the six-day flight on Thursday.
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