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World not convinced Xi's approach to internationalism is sincere
If the world expected more from Xi, it felt disappointed, but China watchers insist the Congress was just an occasion for the president to consolidate his power and his role in the party and the country, and nothing more. His speech, which was much shorter than his address to the 19th Party Congress is being deconstructed para by para and will shortly be a subject to academic research to expose any hidden meanings. But there are none.
US House panel issues subpoena to Trump over Capitol riot
The move came more than a week after the panel voted unanimously to seek testimony and documents relevant to the investigation into the incident on January 6, 2021 and its causes, Xinhua news agency reported. The subpoena to Trump requires the production of documents to the committee by November 4 and to appear for deposition testimony beginning on or about November 14.
Rishi Sunak leads UK PM race: Report
Sunak has received 93 endorsements from Conservative MPs, the BBC report said. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is expected to arrive in London on Saturday from a vacation in the Carribean, is in second place with 44 endorsements. Sunak and Johnson are however yet to officially declare their bids in the contest to succeed Liz Truss who resigned as head of government on Thursday after only 45 days in office -- the shortest period for any British Premier in history.
Sri Lanka passes Constitutional amendment curtailing President's powers
All main opposition parties voted together with the parties aligned with the government, led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in favour to make a total 174 out of 225 MPs at the third reading of the amendment.Only one MP from Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) voted against the amendment while most of the others from ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's party abstained from voting while the others were absent.
Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months in jail
Bannon joins a growing team of former Trump officials sent to jail one time or the other. Trump had issued presidential pardons to many of them, when in office, such as longtime adviser Roger Stone, one-time campaign manager Paul Manafort and former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
FATF removes Pakistan from 'grey list'
Pakistan was included among jurisdictions under the increased monitoring list in June 2018 for deficiencies in its legal, financial, regulatory, investigation, prosecution, judicial and non-government sectors in fighting money laundering and combat terror financing, which are considered serious threats to global financial system.
'Won't seek another extension in tenure', Pak Army Chief Gen Bajwa
Gen Bajwa's statement comes on the same day the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified former premier and PTI Chairman Imran Khan from being a member of parliament, finding him guilty of mis-declaration in the Toshakhana reference.
Protests erupt across Pakistan following Imran Khan's disqualification
In a major decision, the Election Commission of Pakistan on Friday disqualified PTI Chairman Imran Khan, finding him guilty of not sharing details of Toshakhana gifts and proceeds from their sales during his time as Prime Minister. A five-member bench, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, unanimously ruled against Khan under Article 63 (p) of the Constitution.
Pakistan Army's new ploy - 'WhatsApp terror'
Early in August this year, a WhatsApp message was received by Indian security agencies from Pakistan warning of a Mumbai attack repeat this year. Although the Mumbai police went on high alert, the government made all efforts to stem panic from spreading.
Pakistan Election Commission disqualifies Imran Khan in Toshakhana case
Rejecting the ruling, PTI leader Fawad Chauhdry said that it is an attack on 220 million Pakistanis. The verdict was announced amid tight security in the capital city's Red Zone where at least 1,100 police officials were deployed under the command of a senior superintendent of police to control the law and order situation in the area.
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