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Russia ranks 'unfriendly' nations; US tops chart
"They are the ones to be blamed for skyrocketing prices worldwide," his post read on Thursday, RT reported. The list is headed by the US, with 1,983 distinct sanctions placed against Russia, according to Volodin's count. It is followed by Canada, Switzerland, Britain, the EU as a single entity, Australia and Japan.
Italy supports Finland-Sweden NATO bid while Turkey says no
Draghi met the press on Wednesday along with Finland's visiting Prime Minister Sanna Marin at Palazzo Chigi, the seat of Italy's government, Xinhua news agency reported. He said that Italy was willing to speed up the two applicant countries' accession procedures. Draghi said that the application for membership in the military alliance was sparked by security worries in the wake of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Putin's daughter Katerina's lover is called Zelensky
Sanctions against the 35-year-old Katerina -- imposed over her father's invasion of Ukraine -- have stopped her regular flights from Moscow to Munich to live with her new man, during which she would be accompanied by Russian secret service guards, the report said.
Ukraine war could soon cause global food crisis that may last for years
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the war had worsened food insecurity in poorer nations due to rising prices. Some countries could face long-term famines if Ukraine's exports are not restored to pre-war levels, he added, BBC reported. The conflict has cut-off supplies from Ukraine's ports, which once exported vast amounts of cooking oil as well as cereals such as maize and wheat.
US health secretary tests positive for Covid on Germany trip
The diagnosis was reported ahead of a Group of Seven (G7) meeting for health ministers in Berlin in the morning, the spokesperson said, Xinhua news agency reported. Becerra, 64, is fully vaccinated and boosted against the virus, and "is experiencing mild symptoms," the spokesperson added, noting that the official will work in isolation in Berlin.
India intends to deploy S-400 missile system to counter threats from Pakistan, China: Pentagon
Berrier further said that India is attempting an extensive military modernisation effort surrounding air, ground, naval and strategic nuclear forces with focus on domestic defense production. New Delhi is also working to establish Integrated Theatre Commands that will improve joint capability between its three military services. From 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been emphasizing strengthening India’s economy by expanding its domestic defense industry.
Pak hopes for 'temporary relief' as Faiz Hameed leads talks with TTP
Attacks by the group and military operations in response have killed thousands of civilians and soldiers since small Pakistani Taliban groups first emerged along the country's western border with Afghanistan in 2003. A Pakistani official said that Islamabad was hoping for "temporary relief" from the attacks as the talks with the TTP continue, though it remains to be seen if the jihadist group can be fully reconciled with the country's mainstream, RFE/RL reported.
Pakistan to cut massive fuel, electricity subsidies
On the first day of the formal talks with the IMF mission led by Nathan Porter in Doha, Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail virtually leading the country's economic team cleared uncertainty on two counts -- that the new coalition government would stay in office and take tough decisions, undertake reforms committed in the original fund programme and complete structural benchmarks.
Baloch militants now raising female suicide bombers
The arrest of the suspected female bomber was first reported two days ago. The Balochistan government spokesperson said the raid was carried out by Makran Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police and intelligence agencies on May 16, adding that the female suspect had confessed during interrogation that she was being financed from abroad.
'Can no longer support Democrats as they have become party of division, hate': Elon Musk announces support for Republicans
Elon Musk has criticised Joe Biden and his administration very often and a few days back he had said, “Biden’s mistake is that he thinks he was elected to transform the country, but actually everyone just wanted less drama.” He has also criticised the Biden administration for its proposal to tax billionaires and give more incentives to union-made electric vehicles.
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