Simon Stiell of Grenada named new UN climate chief

United Nations, United States, Aug 15 (AFP/APP): Grenada’s former environment minister Simon Stiell was named Monday as the new UN Climate Change chief, replacing Patricia Espinosa of Mexico, the UN secretary-general’s office said. The appointment of the long-time advocate for climate action was approved by […]

Target of Bolsonaro attacks to become Brazil election court chief

Brasília, Aug 15 (AFP/APP): Openly reviled by President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes may have to show the stuff that earned him the nickname “RoboCop” as arbiter in polarizing, disinformation-plagued elections to decide the far-right incumbent’s fate. A Supreme Court justice — a […]

National flag hoisted at Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat

QUETTA, Aug 14 (APP):On the occasion of August 14, 75 Independence Day of Pakistan, a magnificent and flag-hoisting ceremony was organized at Quaid-e-Azam’s Residency in Ziarat. Deputy Commissioner Ziarat Habib Naseer hoisted national flag as the chief guest of the ceremony. Frontier Corps Colonel Kashif, […]

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