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Coup to oust Putin is already underway: Ukraine's spy chief
Major General Kyrylo Budanov said he believed a turning point in the conflict will come later this summer and will eventually see Putin ousted from office, the Daily Mail reported. "The breaking point will be in the second part of August," General Budanov told Sky News.
Australia opposition party maintains polling lead
According to the latest edition of Newspoll, the Labor Party holds a comfortable 54-46 lead over the Coalition on a two-party preferred basis, reports Xinhua news agency. It marks the 20th consecutive Newspoll where the Coalition has trailed the Labor since November 2020. Significantly, the Coalition has not been able to make any inroads since Prime Minister Scott Morrison called the election on April 10.
Jeff Bezos spars with President Biden on Twitter over taxing the wealthiest
"You want to bring down inflation? Let's make sure the wealthiest corporations pay their fair share," Biden tweeted late on Friday. An angry Bezos replied: "The newly created Disinformation Board should review this tweet, or maybe they need to form a new Non Sequitur Board instead," referring to the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board announced in April.
Jen Psaki signs off as WH Press Secretary
"I want to say thank you to the President and the First Lady. They entrusted me in serving in this role for the last 15 months," Psaki said during her last briefing at the White House on Friday. She also extended appreciation to the White House's press team, as well as to reporters in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. "You have challenged me, you have pushed me, you have debated me, and at times we have disagreed. That is democracy in action. That is it working.
Establishment is calling me, but I've blocked their numbers: Imran
"I am not going to speak to anyone until the date for the elections is announced," Geo News quoted the former leader as saying while speaking to journalists. Khan asked people who supported the "conspiracy" whether they were not worried about Pakistan's future. "It would have been better to drop an atom bomb on Pakistan than to have these people in power."
Good deal accessible in nuclear talks: Iran FM
Amir Abdollahian said that the visit of Enrique Mora, the EU chief coordinator for the Iran nuclear talks, and his talks with Iranian chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani "were another opportunity to focus on initiatives to resolve the remaining issues", reports Xinhua news agency. Henstressed the contacts among these sides are continuing.
Slain Palestinian journalist buried in Jerusalem
Thousands of Palestinians attended the burial on Friday, which started with a church service in east Jerusalem in the morning, reports Xinhua news agency. According to her employer Al Jazeera TV, last respects were paid in the Old City, where she was laid to rest in a nearby cemetery.
US, Russian defence chiefs speak for 1st time since Ukraine war
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said during the call on Friday, Austin "urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication". According to Kirby, the last time Austin and Shoigu spoke to each other was on February 18.
EU coordinator's talks with Iran 'better than expected': Borrell
Speaking on the sidelines of a Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers' meeting in northern Germany, EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said "the negotiations were blocked and they have been de-blocked" and that means there is "a prospect of reaching a final agreement."
New Zealand PM tests positive for Covid-19
"Despite best efforts, unfortunately, I've joined the rest of my family and tested positive for Covid-19," Ardern posted on social media on Saturday morning. Ardern has been isolating at home with her family since Sunday when her fiancee Clarke Gayford tested positive, Xinhua news agency reported.
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