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UN accuses Israel of denying Gaza aid access as famine takes hold

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The UN accuses Israel of denying Gaza aid access as famine grips the north, with warnings of it spreading south. The World Food Programme's Executive Director described the situation as a "full-blown famine." UNRWA also accuses Israel of hindering aid efforts and calls on all parties to ensure assistance reaches those in need.
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Maryam Nawaz takes oath as Punjab chief minister

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Maryam Nawaz, a PML-N leader, was sworn in as Punjab's first female chief minister amid the boycott of proceedings by the Sunni Ittehad Council. She received 220 votes while her opponent received none. The ceremony was attended by various political figures. Nawaz entered parliamentary politics last week after winning the general elections.
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In Davos, Chinese premier takes aim at trade ‘barriers’

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing the threat of "discriminatory" trade barriers to the global economy. The forum also featured Ukrainian President Zelensky's efforts to maintain military support and discussions on artificial intelligence's rapid rise and concerns about its potential misuse. US-China trade tensions and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's talks with Premier Li were highlighted.
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US takes assassination plot on Khalistan leader seriously: Miller

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The United States is treating the alleged assassination attempt on prominent Sikh leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York with utmost seriousness, as communicated by a State Department spokesperson on Wednesday. In a daily briefing, Matthew Miller mentioned that Secretary of State Tony Blinken has officially expressed concerns over the matter in discussions with India's foreign minister.
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Incredible Performance: Australia Cricketer Takes Six Wickets in Six Balls to Win Match

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An Australia club cricketer took six wickets in an incredible final over to clinch victory in a one-day game over the weekend, describing the rare feat as 'surreal'. Facing almost certain defeat in the Gold Coast's Premier League Division 3, Mudgeeraba captain Gareth Morgan opted to bowl the last six balls himself with Surfers Paradise needing five runs to win with six wickets in hand. They dramatically collapsed with Gareth Morgan removing opener Jake Garland for 65 then dismissing the next five batters for golden ducks. 
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Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar takes oath as 8th caretaker prime minister

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Islamabad: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a former senator and a prominent leader of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), was sworn in as the eighth caretaker prime minister of Pakistan on Monday. The oath-taking ceremony was conducted by President Arif Alvi at Aiwan-e-Sadar, attended by outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former cabinet members.