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Japan marks 72 years since Hiroshima atomic bomb
Tokyo: Japan today marked 72 years since the world's first nuclear attack on Hiroshima, with the nation's traditional contradictions over atomic weapons again coming into focus. The anniversary came after Japan sided last month with nuclear powers Britain, France and the US to dismiss a UN treaty banning atomic weapons, which was rejected by critics for ignoring the reality of security threats such as North Korea.
Cabinet of Pak PM sworn in, Khawaja Asif becomes new FM
Islamabad: Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi today unveiled his Cabinet with Khawaja Asif appointed as the country's first full-time foreign minister since 2013. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to 28 federal ministers and 18 state ministers at a ceremony at the President House in Islamabad, Dawn newspaper reported.
Senate confirms 3 Indian-Americans to key US gov't positions
Washington: The Senate has unanimously confirmed three Indian-Americans to key government positions, including one as the Trump administration's czar on intellectual property - an area of sharp differences between the US and India.
Cabinet of new Pak PM Abbasi sworn in
Islamabad: The Cabinet of Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was sworn in today with media reports saying that Khawaja Asif has been appointed the country's first full-time foreign minister since 2013. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to the new members at a ceremony at the President House in Islamabad.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi elected Pak PM
Islamabad: On Tuesday, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was elected the 18th prime minister of Pakistan, reported Pakistani media. The ruling party stalwart Abbasi was expected to become interim leader to replace the ousted premier Nawaz Sharif.
Ousted Pakistani PM Sharif added whopping $35b to debt
Islamabad: Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s government obtained a whopping $35 billion in new loans during his four-year tenure to repay maturing debt and keep official foreign currency reserves at a level which could give a sense of economic stability to investors.
Aus foils Islamist-inspired terror plot to bring down plane
Melbourne: Australian authorities have foiled an alleged Islamist-inspired "terrorist plot" to bring down an aeroplane with an improvised explosive and arrested four people in a series of anti-terror raids in Sydney. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said security has been beefed up at all major domestic and international airports following the arrest of four men.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi declared as interim Pakistan Prime Minister
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) has selected Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to be the interim prime minister of the country, Times Now reported.
Indian lineage of S'pore's next president
Singapore: The identity of candidates seeking nominations for the post of Singapore's next president has come under the scanner with a debate swirling around whether they are "Malay enough" as one of the contenders is from Indian origin.
Nawaz Sharif's brother Shahbaz Sharif to be the next PM
Islamabad: Nawaz Sharif s brother and Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif is likely to be next Prime Minister of Pakistan, sources said.