US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project, China criticizes

US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project, China criticizes

The US, UK and Australia have agreed on a nuclear submarine project. Under the deal, Australia will receive at least three US nuclear-powered submarines. The three countries will also work to build a new fleet using advanced technology, including a British-made Rolls-Royce reactor. US President Joe Biden says the deal will not jeopardize Australia’s commitment…

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US, UK and Australia withdraw from submarine treaty;  China

US, UK and Australia withdraw from submarine treaty; China

America, Great Britain and Australia have signed a submarine agreement, Photo: File Beijing: China strongly criticized the US, UK and Australia’s submarine agreement, calling this security deal a sign of the Cold War mentality. According to the World News Agency, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin accused the three Western allies of inciting an arms…

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Increase in the elderly population, consider raising the retirement age

Increase in the elderly population, consider raising the retirement age

File photo The Chinese government is considering gradually increasing the retirement age in view of the country’s growing elderly population. According to Chinese state media, a senior expert at the Ministry of Human Resources said that China will take a progressive, simple and different path on the issue of retirement age. Jin Weigang, president of…

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Pervez Elahi's decision to contest the election from his native constituency

Pervez Elahi’s decision to contest the election from his native constituency

Former Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi has decided to contest the election from his native constituency, his wife Qaisara Elahi has also submitted nomination papers from two constituencies. Parvez Elahi submitted nomination papers from PP 34 constituency of Gujarat. Monis Elahi will participate in the election from two constituencies, he has submitted nomination papers from…

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Too many nations failing to investigate torture cases, UN expert says

Too many nations failing to investigate torture cases, UN expert says

“The national duty to investigate torture is alarmingly, universally, under-implemented,” said Alice Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. ‘Take ownership’ “Despite the impressive growth in international criminal courts and tribunals and our collective commitment to those entities, their capacity to deal with the scale and scope of…

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In Lebanon, UN deputy chief explores first-hand, challenges facing children and persons with special needs

In Lebanon, UN deputy chief explores first-hand, challenges facing children and persons with special needs

She added: “We want to make sure that street children are an issue of the past. That’s what we will be working for day-in and day-out.” Recognizing the unprecedented economic hardship that people in Lebanon are facing and renewing the UN’s commitment to supporting Lebanon to respond to increasing needs, are two main issues addressed…

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