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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other G7 leaders reach Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan.

Debt limit standoff brings tough talk, little action as Biden, world leaders watch for progress

Debt limit negotiations between the White House and House Republicans hung over the weekend with tough talk but little action, as President Joe Biden and world leaders watched from afar hoping high-stakes discussions would make progress on avoiding a potentially catastrophic federal default. In a sign of a renewed bargaining session, food was brought to the negotiating room at the Capitol on Saturday morning, only to be carted away hours later. No meeting was expected. It was another start-stop day with no outward signs of progress, though talks could step up again Sunday.

Warring factions in Sudan agree to temporary ceasefire, say US-Saudi mediators

Sudan’s warring factions have agreed to a new short-term ceasefire, US and Saudi mediators announced on Saturday, after several previous attempts to broker a truce that holds have failed. Meeting in the Saudi port city of Jeddah, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces signed off on a seven-day ceasefire that is due to take effect on Monday 9:45 pm local time in Sudan, the US and Saudi Arabia said in a joint statement. The ceasefire could be extended if both sides agree.

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah Cabinet gives in-principle approval for party’s 5-Guarantees

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that as promised, the Congress government has in principle approved the 5 Guarantees announced in the party’s manifesto before the elections. The chief minister was addressing the media about the decisions taken in his first cabinet meeting after assuming office. It is estimated that Rs 1200 crore is required to implement Griha Jyoti scheme, to provide 200 Unit free power to every household. Rs 2000 per month will be transferred to the head woman of the family, 10 kg rice will be given under Anna Bhagya and Rs 3000/month will be given to unemployed graduates and Rs 1500 to diploma holders who have passed out during the current educational year for up to 2 years. Women, who are residents of the State would be given free bus pass to travel in Government Buses, he informed.

Can join probe in Al Qadir Trust case next week: Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan has intimated National Accountability Bureau (NAB) that he can join the probe in Al Qadir Trust Case next week, Dawn reported. Khan said that he can appear for the case’s investigation on Tuesday by 11 AM. Imran has urged the NAB to confirm the aforementioned time for him to join the investigation in his response to the anti-graft watchdog’s call-up notice, reported Dawn.

Moscow claims it has captured Bakhmut, epicentre of Ukraine fighting

Russia said Saturday it has captured the east Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, epicentre of the fighting, as President Vladimir Putin congratulated his troops and private mercenary group Wagner. The announcement from the Russian army came hours after Kyiv said the battle was continuing, while admitting the situation was “critical”, and with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky meeting G7 leaders in Japan.