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Russia moves missile systems, military equipment towards Finland border
An unconfirmed video uploaded last night appears to show two Russian coastal defence missile systems moving along a road on the Russian side of the border that leads to Helsinki, Daily Mail reported. The missile systems are thought to be the K-300P Bastion-P mobile coastal defence system, designed to take out surface ships up to and including aircraft carrier battle groups.
New Omicron BA.4 & BA.5 sub-variants detected in Africa, Europe
Although "early indications show these new sub-lineages are increasing as a share of genomically confirmed cases in South Africa", there is, however, "no cause for alarm as no major spike in cases, admissions or deaths" are seen in the country, de Oliveira shared in a series of tweets. "The complex immunity landscape in South Africa, with high population immunity, is probably one of the main causes of the low infections.
Nawaz Sharif will have go to jail upon his return to Pakistan: Abbasi
Abbasi, a senior and trusted member of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), replaced Nawaz Sharif after the latter was found guilty of having assets beyond means and not declaring his designation in his son's company while being a public office holder in the country. Abbasi has said that Nawaz Sharif will have to come back to Pakistan and go to jail, before being able to get any relief from the courts.
Shehbaz Sharif likely to visit Saudi Arabia, China in first foreign trip
The Sharif family maintains a close personal relationship with the Saudi Royal family as the latter played a central role in ensuring the safe exit of Nawaz Sharif after the October 1999 coup. Saudi Arabia in the past had extended financial bailout packages to successive Pakistani governments. In fact, Riyadh gave former Prime Minister Imran Khan's government a $6 billion bailout package.
Pakistan military endorses Gen Bajwa's stance to uphold Constitution
The statement comes after the 79th Formation Commanders' Conference was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, presided over the conference which was attended by corps commanders, principal staff officers and all formation commanders of the Pakistan Army.
Shehbaz Sharif thanks Modi, seeks peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes
Replying to Modi after he congratulated him on his appointment, Sharif tweeted: "Thank you Premier Narendra Modi for felicitations. Pakistan desires peaceful & cooperative ties with India. Peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes including Jammu & Kashmir is indispensable. Pakistan's sacrifices in fighting terrorism are well-known. Let's secure peace and "
Covid outbreak worsens in China, Shanghai reports over 26,000 cases
Despite a stringent lockdown in Shanghai, the coronavirus is spreading dangerously. Shanghai is a trading hub and restrictions in the city not just affects the economy of China but also disrupts supply chains and global growth. The worsening situation of Covid in Shanghai suggests that "the Chinese economy may have to brace for more short-term disruptions in the coming months," said Tommy Xie, head of greater China research at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.
India, US agree to launch defence supply chain for priority needs
Unveiling several defence initiatives between India and the US at a news conference after the 2+2 meeting on Monday, he said, “Today we agreed to launch new supply chain cooperation measures that will let us more swiftly support each other’s priority defence requirements.” “India continues to acquire key US defence platforms, and that is forging important and new ties between our defence industrial bases,” he said.
US professor refers to India as a s***hole, singles out Brahmins
Wax criticised Asian and South Asian Indian doctors at Penn Medicine, who she said, "Are on the ramparts for the antiracism initiative for dump on America." She singled out the Brahmin women from India. "Here's the problem," she said. "They are taught that they are better than everybody else because they are Brahmin elites and yet on some level, their country is a s-hole. ...
New Pak govt will raise Kashmir issue on all international forums
Pakistan will not become a part of any war and will promote peace on international level, PML-N sources said, indicating broad contours of the new federal government's foreign policy. The new government would maintain relations with the US on the basis of equality with a "clear principle of no do more" and take Parliament into confidence on all important decisions on foreign affairs.
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