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President Putin imposes martial law in former Ukrainian regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the decision on Wednesday, RT reported. The Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, as well as Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, already had martial law in place when they became part of Russia, Putin said.
MPs have suggested ministerial 'quad' could replace PM Liz Truss
Backbenchers have suggested that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, his predecessor Rishi Sunak, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, and Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt could come together to run the government, Daily Mail reported. But they admitted this might be a problem, with talks between several of the quartet yet to get off the ground amid reports they cannot agree on what roles to take.
In a snub to India, US Congress clears Pakistan's F-16 package
According to the Geo News report, Congress didn't raise any objection to the proposed sale thus clearing the way for the package for Pakistan which was approved last month by President Joe Biden's administration.
Risk to India's Sovereign Rating from external pressures is limited: Fitch Ratings
In its latest report, Fitch Ratings said India's external buffers appear sufficient to cushion risks associated with the rapid monetary policy tightening in the US and high global commodity prices. "External finances are becoming less of a strength in India's credit profile, but we expect foreign-exchange reserves to remain robust and India's current-account deficit to be contained at a sustainable level," Fitch Ratings said.
UK Home Secy, MPs raise pitch for FTA at Diwali event
"Building closer India-UK trade and security partnerships is of huge value to both our nations," Braverman tweeted on Tuesday. "There is an economic imperative for our countries to work together, which is why we are so eager to secure a trade deal," the Indian-origin minister, who was in the eye of the storm over her controversial remarks about Indians forming the largest group of visa over-stayers, said.
Pakistan seeks billions of dollars in new loans after floods
"We are not asking for any kind of measure (such as) a rescheduling or a moratorium," Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told The Financial Times. "We are asking for additional funds," he added. The country needs "huge sums of money" for "mega undertakings" such as rebuilding roads, bridges and other infrastructure damaged or washed away, Geo New quoted Sharif as saying to the British publication.
Finnish Parliament backs proposal to build fence along Russian border
Prime Minister Sanna Marin convened a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the idea of building the fence, which would take up to four years to complete, reports Xinhua news agency. Marin told the media after the meeting that the government will now bring the project forward through a supplementary budget this autumn, with the first year of construction set to cost 140 million euros ($138 million).
Canadian citizenship for 300,000 people by March 2023, Indians to benefit
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) memo recommends that it process a total of 285,000 decisions and 300,000 new citizens by March 31, 2023. A decision means a review of an application which is then approved, denied, or marked as incomplete.
Bangladesh reports highest single-day dengue cases
According to the DGHS, of the total cases, 528 were reported in capital Dhaka alone, reports Xinhua news agency
With the fresh infections, the number of dengue cases so far in 20222 has increased to 26,938. In October, 10,846 dengue cases were reported, while there were 9,911 in September, according to the DGHS.
Russian commander admits 'tense' situation in Ukraine's Kherson region
Kherson was the first big city captured by the Russians just days into the war in February and it is also the only regional capital to fall to Moscow. Addressing the media on Tuesday, the commander said the Ukrainian side does not abandon attempts to attack the positions of Russian troops, reports Xinhua news agency.
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