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UNGA resolution demands end of US embargo on Cuba
The resolution was adopted on Thursday with 185 votes in favour, 2 against, and 2 abstentions, reports Xinhua news agency. While the US and Israel voted against the draft, Brazil and Ukraine abstained. The resolution expresses concern about the continued promulgation and application of laws and regulations, such as the 1996 Helms-Burton Act, the extraterritorial effects of which affect the sovereignty of other states.
King Charles III celebrates arrival of Ugandan Asians, Indians to UK 50 years ago
The first major engagement to take place at Buckingham Palace since royal mourning was attended by distinguished business leaders from Uganda and British-Asian and Indian community members, including High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami.
US risks losing talented H1-B visa holders to Canada: Study
Granting employment authorisation to all spouses of H-1B visa holders would encourage more skilled migrants, including Indians, to choose the US over Canada, the study by National Foundation for American Policy revealed. "The US can reap significant economic benefits, ease labour shortages, and attract more workers in the global competition.
17 leaders of G20 confirm their attendance for Bali summit
Faizasyah was reluctant to name the other three leaders who have not declared their presence for security reasons, reports Xinhua news agency. "This is related to security aspects and other things that need to be taken care of before the event," the spokesperson told a virtual press conference.
Israel polls: Netanyahu-led alliance wins majority, Lapid concedes defeat
As the final thousands of votes were being tallied Thursday evening, Prime Minister Yair Lapid called opposition leader Netanyahu to concede the race and congratulate him on his election victory, The Times of Israel reported. "The State of Israel is above any political considerations," Lapid said in a statement. "I wish Netanyahu good luck for the people of Israel and the State of Israel." Netanyahu will control not just the largest party in the Knesset (Israeli parliament), but is poised to return to power leading a 64-strong majority bloc of his religious and right-wing allies in the 120-member Knesset.
Imran khan's container was attacked from three sides, including from roof of a workshop
The police and eyewitnesses said that the bullets were fired from three different directions. One of the assailants, they said, fired on Khan's container from the roof of a nearby workshop, Samaa TV reported.
Trump sues New York Attorney General
The lawsuit accuses James of breaking both Florida and New York law during her investigation into Trump's business activities. Trump claims James' investigation was politically motivated, Xinhua news agency reported. James sued Trump and some of his family members in September, claiming that there was fraud in the Trump family's real estate business.
WATCH | 'No one behind me, wanted to kill only Imran', attacker tells police
"I could see him misleading the nation. I only wanted to target Imran Khan and no one else," the attacker, identified as Faisal Butt, said in a video statement in police custody, The Express Tribune reported. The suspect also revealed that he had intended to do so ever since the deposed premier started his long march from Lahore.
Imran Khan smiled, waved to the crowd after being shot at
A video recorded by a member of the crowd showed that while being shifted to a smaller vehicle for transfer to a hospital in Lahore, Imran Khan stood on his two feet. Soon after the firing incident, Khan stood on the doorway of the container and punched his fist in the air, Samaa TV reported.
PM Rishi Sunak committed to Free Trade Agreement with India: UK
Terming the recent telephonic conversation between Sunak and PM Modi as "very warm", a Downing Street spokesperson said that the two prime ministers, during the call, expressed their commitment towards an FTA. He also added that that intensive negotiations are going on to ensure that the focus remains on a balanced trade deal that benefits both sides
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