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Zelensky discuss defensive aid for Ukraine with Scholz
"We appreciate the high level of dialogue with Germany and support in our struggle," Zelensky was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. In their talks, the parties touched upon the sanctions against Russia over its conflict with Ukraine and the cooperation between Ukraine and Germany in the energy sector.
No early elections in Pakistan, London huddle decides
The meeting between Pak Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, former PM Nawaz Sharif and senior PMLN leaders, including Khwaja Asif, Miftah Ismail, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Atta Tarar, Rana Sanaullah, Ishaq Dar, Ayaz Sadiq and others continued for over six hours at an undisclosed location in London.
Amid violence, SL President says will appoint new PM, government
Addressing the nation, President Rajapaksa also agreed to bring constitutional changes in line with the 19th Amendment, which was introduced by the last government and seeks that the Parliament be given more powers while curtailing executive (presidential) powers. He also assured that as demanded by various sections of the society, he would make ways to abolish the Presidential system.
In listening to Lord Swraj Paul's advice, Tony Blair was listening to Lady Aruna Paul's advice: Cherie Blair
At the service preceding the cremation, Cherie Blair, eminent barrister and wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, said: "It isn't easy to build a life in a new country as Aruna and Swraj did here in the UK... their achievements were marked by Swraj's elevation to the House of Lords for his services to industry and to the Labour party and many Labour leaders including Tony welcomed and listened to his advice, and therefore, I know they were listening to Aruna's advice."
WHO chief censored in China after questioning zero-Covid policy
The censorship on Weibo and WeChat, China’s two largest social media platforms, targets WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ comments that expressed rare disagreement with Beijing’s policies. “When we talk about the zero-Covid strategy, we don’t think that it is sustainable, considering the behavior of the virus now and what we anticipate in the future,” Tedros told a media briefing Tuesday, citing the increased transmissibility of Omicron, CNN reported.
China could see 1.6 mn Covid deaths if curbs are lifted
China’s government remains committed to a zero-Covid policy, employing resource intensive mass testing and case surveillance, and enforcing lockdowns, strict quarantine and isolation. A speech last week by the president Xi Jinping reaffirmed the commitment, despite the challenge posed by the Omicron variant which has already overwhelmed other countries’ zero-Covid policies.
Putin could use nuclear weapon if he feels Ukraine war being lost
The warning came in an assessment from intelligence chiefs briefing the Senate on worldwide threats. The Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines, told the Senate's Armed Services Committee that Putin would continue to brandish Russia's nuclear arsenal in an attempt to deter the US and its allies from extending further support for Ukraine.
Asif Ali Zardari opposes calls for early elections in Pakistan
"Last night I spoke to Mian Sahib and convinced him," Zardari told a press conference Wednesday at Sindh's Chief Minister House, Samaa TV reported. He said that Imran Khan was demanding early elections and the PPP was not afraid of polls, but it wanted electoral reforms before holding the polls.
Polls likely in Pakistan before appointment of new army chief
In an interview with BBC, Asif said that there is a possibility that the caretaker government will leave before November and a new government will come into power. Regarding the extension of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure, he said the army chief had announced that he wasn't seeking an extension.
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif meets party supremo Nawaz Sharif in London
According to sources, Shehbaz Sharif and senior PML-N leaders are in London for the meeting with Nawaz Sharif in which some "big decisions" are likely to be made. Some photos of their first meeting after Shehbaz Sharif became the Prime Pinister last month were released on Wednesday, but no formal statement has been issued as to what was discussed.
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