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Sri Lanka starts nationwide raid on those hoarding fuel
Police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa said they had received information that a large number of those queuing at gas stations are buying fuel to resell at higher prices, reports Xinhua news agency. This was causing great inconvenience for the people as long queues persist despite availability of fuel, said Thalduwa.
Guterres calls for 'a shared future for all life'
"Biodiversity is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, ending the existential threat of climate change, halting land degradation, building food security and supporting advances in human health," Guterres said in a statement for International Day for Biological Diversity, which falls on May 22 annually.
Pakistan govt unwilling to take unpopular decisions unless military backing
The coalition, despite pressure from within its ranks to clear the air about the possibility of early polls or taking unpopular decisions, is looking to the powers-that-be to make their position clear in this respect, according to the Dawn news report. With each passing day, the government's indecisiveness is taking a toll on the already tanking economy, as well as governance, the report said.
Imran again praises India for buying discounted oil from Russia
In a second tweet, Khan claimed that for his government, "Pakistan's interest was supreme but unfortunately the local Mir Jafars & Mir Sadiqs bowed to external pressure, forcing a regime change and are now running around like a headless chicken with the economy in a tailspin".
Russia publishes long list of Americans banned from entry
The blacklist was formed in response to constantly imposed anti-Russian sanctions by the United States, the Ministry said on Saturday in a statement, adding that the hostile actions, which boomerang against Washington itself, will continue to receive a proper response.
Australia Elections: Labor leader Albanese claims victory
The election results would end the coalition's nearly nine-year hold on power with Albanese set to become Australia's 31st Prime Minister. Addressing supporters, Albanese pledged to bring Australians together, Xinhua news agency reported. "I say to my fellow Australians, thank you for this extraordinary honour. Tonight the Australian people have voted for change," he said.
Australian PM concedes defeat in federal elections
He said in a speech that he has spoken to opposition leader Anthony Albanese and congratulated him on his victory, Xinhua news agency reported. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday projected that Labor will form government for the first time since 2013, with Albanese set to become the country's 31st Prime Minister. The results mark an end to the coalition's nearly nine-year hold on power and Morrison's tenure as Prime Minister.
Imran under fire for 'sexist comments' against Maryam Nawaz
During his jalsa, Khan, referring to Maryam's Sargodha rally on May 19 in which she continually berated him, said: "Someone had sent me the speech delivered by Maryam Nawaz in Sargodha yesterday," Geo News reported. "In that speech, she uttered my name with such passion that I would like to tell her: Maryam, please be careful, your husband may get upset because you were constantly repeating my name."
Monkeypox cases confirmed in 12 countries
The WHO said another 50 suspected cases are being investigated, without naming any countries, and warned that more cases are likely to be reported. Infections have been confirmed in nine European countries, as well as the US, Canada and Australia, the BBC reported citing the global health body as saying.
Yoon, Biden set to hold first summit on N.Korea, economy
On Friday, Biden arrived on his first visit to the country as President and only 10 days after Yoon took office, reports Yonhap News Agency. On the first stop of his three-day visit, Biden visited a Samsung semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek, 70 km south of Seoul, on Friday. He was joined by Yoon and the two were given a personal tour of the sprawling compound by Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong.
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