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India's new visa centre opens in London to address delays
The visa centre, which was inaugurated on Tuesday by Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, will be operated by VFS Global -- the outsourcing and technology services provider for governments and diplomatic missions. "The number of appointments we have been able to do has increased greatly... to about 40,000 per month, thanks to our partners at VFS," Doraiswami said in a video message shared on Twitter.
Iran to send delegation to Vienna for talks with IAEA: FM
Speaking to a joint press conference with his visiting Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Tehran, Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday added that President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi have agreed on the arrangement.
India abstains on Russia-sponsored UNSC resolution involving Ukraine
Only China voted with Russia on Wednesday on the resolution calling for an inquiry into what Moscow alleged was a joint bio-warfare programme run by the US and Ukraine in violation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). All the 10 non-permanent members abstained and the only negative votes from the US, Britain and France did not amount to vetoes because the resolution automatically failed without getting the minimum of nine votes.
Indian-Americans secret weapon for economic growth: Rep Jim Himes
"You are a secret weapon for economic growth... the future of US innovations," Rep Himes, a Democrat representing the 4th district of Connecticut, said during an interactive session with members of Global Organization of People of Indian Origin-Connecticut Chapter (GOPIO-CT).
Xi Jinping assures Shehbaz Sharif of stabilising Pakistan financially
Shehbaz Sharif and Xi Jinping met earlier on Wednesday and agreed to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The two leaders met at the People's Great Hall of China and talked about broad-based cooperation in economy and investment besides exchanging views on regional and global developments.
China bans celebrities with 'lapsed morals' from endorsing products
Regulators said the push was to ensure China's society was "guided by Xi Jinping thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era", referring to the sweeping ideology underpinning the rule of the Xi-led Communist party, The Guardian reported.
Russian military discusses scenarios on nuclear weapons' usage in Ukraine
The officials talked about scenarios in which they would use nuclear weapons, showing how frustrated the generals are about setbacks on the battlefield in Ukraine, Daily Mail reported. They did not talk about using the weapons with Russian President Vladimir Putin -- but the conversations have heightened concern about the prospect of a nuclear Armageddon, Daily Mail reported.
Rishi Sunak makes U-turn, says will attend Cop27 climate summit
The UK PM Rishi Sunak had initially indicated he would not travel to North Africa despite the UK hosting the previous event in Glasgow last yea, Daily Mail reported. The change came after Sunak's predecessor Boris Johnson confirmed he would attend, having made the environment a key plank of his premiership.
Pakistan government to 'surprise' Imran Khan when he reaches Islamabad
He said that Khurram Dastagir should be arrested for putting up banners against Imran Khan. He also demanded that the NA speaker should accept the PTI MNAs' resignations and hold elections. "Maryam Nawaz is no more restricted from taking part in the elections. She should contest to find out her popularity," Fawad Chaudhry said.
Imran Khan invokes Mujibur Rahman's struggle in Bangladesh
On its fifth day, the march still had not moved beyond Gujranwala, falling way behind its schedule. In his address to the participants, the PTI chairman Imran Khan said the Awami League was denied its "electoral mandate" which resulted in the separation of the eastern half of the country, Dawn reported.
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