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People prepare for stir against govt, Rajapaksas prove majority in Parliament
The Rajapaksa-backed candidate's victory at the parliament was proved a precursor to the outcome of two no-trust motions filed by the main opposition to oust President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and PM Mahinda Rajapaksa.
China orders 'stress test' as fears of Russia-style sanctions mount
According to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, an extensive exercise began around late February and early March when Western allies imposed unprecedented sanctions against Moscow after Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
Shehbaz Sharif govt appointed an 'ally of terrorist groups' as Interior Minister, claims opposition
Mazari, who was the Human Rights Minister in the Imran Khan government, has claimed that the Shehbaz Sharif-led government has appointed an "ally of terrorist groups" and an alleged killer as the interior minister, The News reported. The PTI leader has also claimed that Sanaullah, who is an "accused" in the Model Town case, is using the "religion card" against his political rivals.
Russia practises nuclear-capable missile strikes in Baltic Sea enclave
War games currently taking place in Kaliningrad - a chunk of Russian territory sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea - involved "electronic launches" of Iskander ballistic missiles, the Russian Defence Ministry said, Daily Mail reported.
Bangladesh-India Partnership: A Bastion of Regional Stability in South Asia
The year 2021 marks the glorious 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both states which is also the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan. Bangladesh and India celebrate their tremendous efforts of being 'trusted friends' over the years. Both the countries decided to commemorate December 6 as 'Maitri Diwas' (Friendship Day) during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Modi on the occasion of golden jubilee of Bangladesh in March 2021.
US helped Ukraine with intel to kill Russian generals
The US reportedly provided Kiev with information on Russia's mobile military headquarters, which are said to relocate frequently in the conflict zone, said The New York Times report. Kiev then combined this data with its own intelligence to carry out artillery strikes or other attacks that led to the deaths of commanding officers, sources told the paper, RT quoted the report as saying.
Sri Lanka faces diesel shortage as economic crisis worsens
The Minister told Parliament that the country needs 4,000 metric tonnes of diesel per day, reports Xinhua news agency. However, the state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation is currently only releasing 1,000 to 1,500 metric tonnes a day.
Pakistan urges Saudi Arabia not to withdraw deposits
Addressing a press conference in Karachi, he lamented former prime minister Imran Khan's government for making promises to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which were "against the interests of the nation", The Express Tribune reported. "Those promises are no less than landmines," he added. He said that Khan has left the fastest growing inflation in the history of Pakistan, adding that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government took historic loans during its tenure.
US announces 1.5 year extension of work visas, Indians among major beneficiaries
The Homeland Security Department announced this decision which came into effect from 4 May, 2022. Extension of work permits will now allow many immigrants to use their expired work visas for an additional 18 months. The categories that would fetch the benefit includes, people seeking Green Cards(permanent resident card) and those who are married to H1-B visa holders.
Joe Biden declares New Mexico wildfires 'a major disaster'
"A major disaster exists in the State of New Mexico," Xinhua news agency quoted the White House as saying in a statement late Wednesday. Federal aid can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help local residents and business owners recover from the damage of the wildfires, said the statement.
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