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Biden-Speak lost in transit to Pakistan
The US envoy in Islamabad was summoned for a dressing down at the Foreign Office. Political parties vied with each other in denouncing Biden for describing Pakistan as one of the "most dangerous nations" in the world. These theatrics looked like a bad joke because for the past few months Pakistan has been sending its senior ministers and the Army Chief to Washington for "resetting ties".
US Senate has no objections to F-16 deal with Pakistan: State Dept
"The proposed sale will sustain Pakistan's capability to meet current and future counterterrorism threats by maintaining its F-16 fleet," a State Department official told Dawn news. The proposed sale would also "ensure Pakistan retains interoperability with the US and partner forces in ongoing counterterrorism efforts and in preparation for future contingency operations", the official added.
UNGA President appoints leaders for Security Council reform negotiations
Permanent Representatives Tareq M.A.M. Albanai of Kuwait and Michal Mlynar of Slovakia will take over as the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) as the reform process is known, Korosi's spokesperson Paulina Kubiak said on Thursday. When he took over as the Assembly president last month, Korosi vowed: "I'll do my best to forward this process."
Australian government boosts funding for Great Barrier Reef protection
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek outlined the federal government's plan to protect the reef from the impacts of global warming, reports Xinhua news agency. It includes an additional A$204 million ($128 million) in funding to address critical gaps in the long-term reef sustainability funding.
Liz Truss breaks record of the PM whose son quelled the Revolt of 1857
Like Britain's present politics, where Rishi Sunak's name is back in contention for the top job, Canning, too, had an Indian connection. The youngest of his four children, Charles John Canning, was the British Governor-General who quelled the Revolt of 1857 and thereafter became the first British Viceroy of India.
US boy dies from infection with brain-eating amoeba
According to a news release from the Southern Nevada Health District, the boy, described as a Clark County resident under the age of 18, possibly was exposed at Lake Mead, the biggest reservoir in the US, at the beginning of October and began to develop symptoms approximately a week later, Xinhua news agency reported. In the press release, Fermin Leguen, District Health Officer for the Health District, noted that he wanted to reassure the public this type of infection is an extremely rare occurrence.
Tehran rejects European Union claim on use of Iranian drones against Ukraine
In a phone conversation with Josep Borrell, the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stated Iran's policy of opposing the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its escalation, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a tweet by the Iranian top diplomat.
Iranian commander warns against 'foreign interference' in internal affairs
Hossein Salami referred to "anti-Iran moves" by the US and the UK as well as "Saudi Arabia's anti-Iran campaign", urging those countries to end such measures against Iran, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a Tasnim news agency report. "Stop meddling in our country's internal affairs," Salami said, warning that "whatever move you make against the Iranian nation, you will receive blows several times harder."
Diwali to be public school holiday in NYC starting 2023
They were joined by Department of Education chancellor David Banks. The announcement comes two days before the festival of lights, which falls on October 24. "We are going to encourage children to learn about what is Diwali," he added. "We're going to have them start talking about what it is to celebrate the Festival of Lights, and how do you turn a light on within yourself," Adams said.
No confirmation Rishi Sunak will run for PM
Meanwhie, for the first time in British history, a Prime Minister could be selected by a political party by online voting. This though will only happen in the event of a run-off between two candidates. In other words, if the ruling Conservative party MPs decide on a consensus candidate, there will be no confirmatory online vote extended to rank and file members.
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