Amid surging energy prices worldwide due to the Russia-Ukraine war and deteriorating economy due to inflation and its depreciating currency, Pakistan is forced to spend 66 per cent of its forex reserve on fuel imports.
President Vladimir Putin signed a law that will enlist Russian citizens with criminal records of murder, robbery, drug trafficking and other serious criminal charges.
"The Coronation of a new monarch is a unique moment for our country. In recognition of this historic occasion, I am pleased to announce an additional bank holiday for the whole United Kingdom next year," said UK PM Rishi Sunak.
After the armed detainees caused a 'disturbance' at the London immigration centre, the UK Minister for Immigration, Robert Jenrick, said that the perpetrators of this incident will be held to account.
The Group of Seven countries (G7) on Friday (local time) agreed to establish a coordination mechanism to help Ukraine with critical energy and water infrastructure amid Russian attacks on the power grid that have caused widespread blackouts.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Friday to 'underscore' the US support while announcing a new USD 400 million military assistance package amid the Russian invasion.
Russia on Wednesday resumed its participation in the Black Sea grain deal, after securing guarantees from Ukraine on the non-use of the humanitarian corridor and ports designated for the export of agricultural products for military operations.
In total, the United States has now committed more than USD 18.9 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration.