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Zelensky warns against Russia's 'even larger operations' in E.Ukraine
In his latest nightly video address, the President said: "They can use even more missiles against us, even more air bombs... But we are preparing for their actions. We will respond." Zelenksy's warning came after General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said on Sunday evening that Russia was trying to prepare for an offensive operation in the eastern Donbas region.
US seeks to impose new conditions for lifting sanctions: Iranian FM
"In the past two or three weeks, the American side has made excessive demands that contradict some paragraphs of the text prepared for a possible agreement in the recent Vienna talks," Amir-Abdollahian said, adding the US wants to propose and impose new conditions outside the negotiating framework in exchange for the lifting of anti-Iran sanctions.
Syria calls on UN to interfere to stop 'systematic' Israeli strikes
In a letter addressing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Mekdad said the Israeli attacks have become "systematic," requiring immediate action by the UN to protect and preserve the Agreement on Disengagement of 1974 signed under the auspices of the UN, Xinhua news agency reporter.
Massive pro-Imran protests staged across Pakistan
The protests on Sunday night took place from about 9.30 p.m. in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Malakand, Multan, Khanewal, Khyber, Jhang, Quetta, Okara, Abbottabad , Bajaur, Lower Dir, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Swat, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Nowshera, Dera Ghazi Khan and Mandi Bahauddin, reports Dawn news.
Over 4.5mn people flee Ukraine since starting of war: UNHCR
As of Sunday, the UNHCR said there were 4,503,954 Ukrainian refugees, 62,291 more than the previous day, the BBC reported. According to the UN agency, this is the first time for Europe to witness such a large number of refugees since the Second World War. The UNHCR said that 90 per cent of those who have fled are women and children, as most men aged 18-60 are not allowed to leave Ukraine as they must stay and join the country's forces.
India, US to sign space MoU during 2+2 meeting
The Space Situational Awareness Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to protect the satellites of the two countries. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin for the Fourth 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue that will finally take place after being postponed in December 2021.
Imran Khan out as Shehbaz takes over a cash-strapped Pakistan
His ouster is a win to his opposition, but it certainly is not the end of problems to Pakistan. He is leaving behind a broken, bankrupt economy that is on the verge of a meltdown. It doesn't stop there. Imran Khan is also leaving behind a difficult toxic political culture, damaged foreign relations and questionable foreign policy, a system that is in shambles, and a management that is waywardly undisciplined.
Macron versus Le Pen rematch in second round of French elections
Among the 12 candidates altogether, leftist JeanLuc Melenchon registered an impressive 20.1% - which is likely to mostly transfer in favour of Macron in the second round. Eric Zemmour, an extreme rightist, posted 7.2% - much of this will probably go to Le Pen in the second round. Valerie Pecresse of the traditional right-of-center Republicans got only 7.2% - she requested her voters to back Macron in the second round. Socialist Anne Hidalgo fared even worse with 2.1%.
Who ousted Imran Khan? The cast of top political players
The celebrated victory of Imran Khan during 2018 brought him into power in a coalition government, which, after 3.5 years, turned out to be his worst mistake and the reason for his fall. His opposition constituted a formidable team of seasoned political parties and leaders, who had teamed up with a one-point agenda, ouster of Imran Khan as the country's Prime Minister.
Joe Biden to hold virtual summit with Modi on Monday: White House
While the relations between the two largest democracies have been growing at an unprecedented pace, they have been at odds over the Russian invasion of Ukraine with India trying to stay neutral to the consternation of the US. The US has been trying to persuade India to join it in taking a harder line against Russia.
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