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'US trying to drive a wedge between China & Russia'
"For a long time, the West has misinterpreted the China-Russia relationship, believing it's based on expediency and could be easily torn apart. The truth is, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination has withstood the test of the time and is rock solid. It's China's most important and stable diplomatic strategic asset that cannot be damaged," said the Global Times report.
Ex-UK PM backs 'Nuremberg-style' trial for Putin
Brown is among 140 academics, lawyers and politicians, including Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dymtro Kuleba and another former British Prime Minister John Major, who have signed a petition calling for the setting up of a new legal system based on the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals after the Second World War, the BBC reported.
Political anarchy in Pakistan
The political atmosphere in Pakistan has become enormously tense in the last few days with daily developments pointing to a build-up which could end in a major political change. There is a growing sense that with the pressure being built by the joint opposition on Prime Minister Imran Khan, political observers and mediapersons hold the view that he could end up losing grip not only over the government but over his party.
Over 30 settlements in Kiev region 'liberated', says Zelensky
In a video address on Friday, the President said: "During the defence of Kiev, more than 30 settlements in the region, which were temporarily occupied by the enemy, were liberated." According to the President, the commander of the Land Forces, Alexander Syrskyy, has been leading the defence of Kiev since the beginning of the invasion 24 days ago, reports Ukrayinska Pravda.
Zelensky warns Russia of 'high price' of conflict with Ukraine
"By attacking us, they will destroy everything that Russian society has achieved over the past 25 years," Zelensky said in an address to the nation. In a phone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised Kiev for "trying to delay the negotiation process in every way possible, putting forward more unrealistic proposals", Xinhua news agency reported.
'Ukraine's positions at peace talks with Russia remain unchanged'
"Our positions remain unchanged: a ceasefire, the withdrawal of troops and strict security guarantees with specific formulas," Podolyak, who is also a member of the Ukrainian delegation to the peace talks with Russia, tweeted. The fourth round of negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations started on Monday via video link, Xinhua news agency reported.
UN chief calls for action against racial discrimination
"Realizing the vision of a world free of racism and racial discrimination demands action every day, at every level, in every society," he told a commemorative meeting of the General Assembly on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures, and everyday life in every society. It continues to be a driver of persistent inequality, Guterres said.
Imran Khan's survival seems unlikely, says ally
In conversation with a private television channel, the MQM-P convener said that in light of the no-trust motion, the ruling party's government faces a significant threat and if it does not navigate the political minefield successfully, it will not survive. "If the advisers are correct, a decision can be made to save democracy and Pakistan. The PTI government may survive, but the prime minister is unlikely to," he added, Express Tribune reported.
Implement bioweapons treaty effectively: India
"It is important to ensure full and effective implementation of the BTWC in letter and spirit," India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, R. Ravindra, said at the Security Council meeting convened at the request of Russia. "India attaches high importance to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention as a key global convention, prohibiting an entire category of weapons of mass destruction," he said.
Pakistan aims broader alliance through 48th OIC CFM session
"The theme of the session -- 'Partnering for Unity, Justice and Development' -- represents our commitment to foster unity within the Ummah, advance the cause of justice for all Muslim people, and promote prosperity and sustainable development for OIC member states," said a press release issued by the Pakistan foreign office.
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