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UN chief shocked by mass shooting in Texas elementary school
It is particularly heart-wrenching that most of the victims are children, said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, in a statement on Tuesday. The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and to the entire community, the statement added.
Pak govt plans to detain Imran Khan as long march looms
The authorities during detailed meetings with different agencies have discussed aspects after the detention but finally decided to use all resources to go ahead with the plan, sources said. "Though it appears an unfeasible task to arrest them during the long march yet the government has no option but to detain them to stop possible carnage," the sources maintained, The News reported.
President Biden praises PM Modi for successfully handling Covid pandemic: Report
According to the report, President Biden praised PM Modi's efforts to combat the pandemic during a closed session of the Quad Summit in Tokyo. He also noted that Modi's success has shown the world that democracies can deliver better results and busted the myth that autocracies like China and Russia can handle the rapidly changing world better because their leadership can take and implement decisions without facing lengthy democratic processes, the official said.
Texas shooting: 21 dead, including 19 kids in primary school attack
The 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in the city of Uvalde before he was killed by law enforcement, officials said. Investigators say the suspect was armed with a handgun, an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and high-capacity magazines.
Biden briefed on 'horrific news' of Texas shooting: White House
Biden "will continue to be briefed regularly as information becomes available", Xinhua news agency reported, citing a tweet by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. "His prayers are with the families impacted by this awful event, and he will speak this evening when he arrives back at the White House," Jean-Pierre announced.
18 children killed in Texas school shooting, Biden rages
The gunman, identified as Salvador Ramos, first shot his grandmother, who is alive but in critical condition, before hitting Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, about 83 miles west of San Antonio in Texas, with two assault rifles that he had bought shortly after he turned 18 recently. He was killed by law enforcement officers.
India-Japan agree to enhance bilateral security & defence cooperation
During a bilateral meeting held in Tokyo on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida concurred that the next 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting may be held in Japan at the earliest. Both leaders had a productive exchange of views on enhancing bilateral relations in various spheres as well as on some regional and global issues. They also appreciated the growing economic ties between the two countries.
Russia to continue military operation in Ukraine until 'all goals met
"We will continue the special military operation until all objectives are accomplished, despite the large-scale Western assistance to Kiev, and the sanctions pressure on Russia," local media reported, citing Shoigu during a meeting of the Council of Defence Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Shoigu added that Russia was intentionally slowing its offensive in Ukraine "to avoid civilian casualties", Xinhua news agency reported.
Putin suffering from several serious illnesses, claims Ukraine intelligence chief
Kiev military spy chief Kyrylo Budanov said he fears the Russian leader still has a 'few more years' left in him. The major-general claimed Putin was the target of an assassination attempt shortly after launching his invasion of Ukraine.
Russia to deepen economic ties with China as West takes a dictatorial stance
Russia intends to build relations with independent countries and will decide how to deal with the West if and when it comes to its senses, he added, RT reported. "Now that the West is taking the position of a dictator, our economic ties with China will grow even faster," Lavrov told students at the Primakov School, an elite Moscow educational institution named after one of his predecessors. Evgeny Primakov served as foreign minister from 1996-98 and after that as prime minister.
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