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Trail-blazing Indian American woman Navy veteran appointed Harris's defence advisor
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Politico said on Monday that Harris's Senior Advisor Herbie Ziskend confirmed the appointment of Sethi, who will also have the title of executive secretary. Sethi, who retired with the rank of captain, was the senior military advisor to Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.
Jordan summons Israel's envoy to protest operations at Al-Aqsa mosque
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Jordan's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Haitham Abu Al-Foul stressed the need to respect the right of worshippers to perform their prayers without any restrictions, calling for ending all attempts to impose temporal and spatial division in the holy sites, Xinhua news agency reported.
Russian forces start battle for Donbas: Zelensky
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"Now we can say that Russian troops have started the battle for Donbas, for which they have been preparing for a long time. A very large part of the entire Russian army is now focused on this offensive," Zelensky was quoted as saying by the state-run Ukrinform news agency. "No matter how many Russian troops are driven there, we will fight," he added.
Beleaguered Sri Lanka Prez admits mistakes, apologises to people
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Addressing the newly-appointed 17 Cabinet ministers and 21 state ministers, Rajapaksa said, "People are under immense pressure due to this economic crisis. I deeply regret this situation." He also admitted the delay to seek the support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) amid the severe financial crisis, and said "the decision not to provide chemical fertilisers to farmers was an error".
Imran accused of creating wave of public anger that could prove difficult to control
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In recent days, the inflammatory rallying cry of Khan, who has gone back on the campaign trail with gusto, has been "ghaddari" � traitors � with anyone opposing him, be it his political parties, the media, activists, intellectuals and the judiciary being tarnished as part of a "foreign conspiracy" to oust him.
Shehbaz requests Xi for support on Karachi rail project
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"I will take up this opportunity to convey my request to Beijing, NDRC (National Development and Reform Commission) and President Xi Jinping to reconsider (supporting) KCR for Karachi," he said, adding that the project's completion would lead to great feelings for China among the people of Karachi and the rest of the country, the Dawn reported.
'Mera tohfa, meri marzi': Imran on Toshakhana controversy
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"'Mera tohfa, meri marzi' [my gift, my choice]," the PTI chairman, who became the first Pakistan Prime Minister to be ousted through a no-trust vote, told reporters during an informal conversation, Geo News reported. The issue came to light last week when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Imran Khan, during his tenure, sold Toshakhana gifts worth Rs 140 million in Dubai.
Bangladesh points out discrepancies in US human rights report
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In a reaction to the US Department of State's 2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, Bangladeshi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam told the press that Bangladesh does not appreciate foreign interference in its internal matters and it has full authority over its internal affairs.
Six killed in missile strikes on Ukraine's Lviv
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Russian troops have launched four missile strikes on the city, Kozytsky said on Facebook, noting that three missiles hit military infrastructure, and another one struck a tire service centre, Xinhua news agency reported.
Shehbaz Sharif says his 'speedy work' will frighten Imran
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Shehbaz Sharif had ordered to resume work on this project right after assuming the office of Prime Minister, Geo TV reported. "The former Prime Minister is panicking because I have been elected as the representative. I will work on a pace I am used to," Sharif said while addressing the inauguration ceremony here. "You [Imran Khan] may be panicked due to my speed of work, but the people have stopped panicking," he said.
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