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John Ratcliffe, ex-director National Intelligence, is Trump's pick to head CIA

Washington, Nov 13 (UNI) President-elect Donald Trump has announced that former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe is his pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency.
In a Truth Social post, Trump referred to Ratcliffe as "a warrior for Truth and Honesty" and said, "I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation's highest Intelligence positions."
Trump has kept up a steady clip of announcements about top aides and nominees for his second administration without as much drama as his first transition following his 2016 victory, CBS news reported.
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Sharif govt responsible for creating conducive environment for talks with PTI: Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Sharif govt responsible for creating conducive environment for talks with PTI: Shah Mahmood Qureshi

07 Dec 2024 | 11:42 PM

Islamabad, Dec 7 (UNI) Former Pakistan Foreign Minister and Vice-Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Shah Mahmood Qureshi, has termed it the current administration’s duty to create an environment conducive for holding talks between the two parties, currently embroiled in heated tensions .

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Bhutan King visits Buddhist shrines in Nepal on way back from India

Bhutan King visits Buddhist shrines in Nepal on way back from India

07 Dec 2024 | 11:35 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 7 (UNI) Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was in Nepal on Friday on a short private visit, during which he offered worship at some important Buddhist shrines. He was returning to Bhutan after his two-day official visit to India.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink granted approval by Bhutan to provide satellite-based internet

Elon Musk’s Starlink granted approval by Bhutan to provide satellite-based internet

07 Dec 2024 | 11:28 PM

Thimphu, Dec 7 (UNI) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s company Starlink Services Private Limited has been approved to provide satellite-based internet services in Bhutan.

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South Korean president vows to resign – Ruling Party

South Korean president vows to resign – Ruling Party

07 Dec 2024 | 9:23 PM

Seoul, Dec 7 (UNI) Han Dong-hoon, the leader of South Korean ruling People Power Party, said on Saturday that President Yoon Suk Yeol had vowed to step down, Yonhap news agency reported.

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Turkey wants peace in Syria, has no territorial claims - Erdogan

07 Dec 2024 | 9:11 PM

Istanbul, Dec 7 (UNI) Turkey only wishes for peace in Syria and does not lay any claims to its territory, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.

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