Russian private army claims but Ukraine says fighting continues

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The Quad leaders on Saturday called for the resolution of the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy while asserting that it must not be an era of war, a formulation that echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s position.

Modi, US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese held talks on pressing global challenges.

After the summit, the leaders released a joint statement that touched upon the Ukraine conflict, the situation in the East and South China seas and their vision for the Indo-Pacific region.

The leaders said they stand for adherence to international law, peaceful resolution of disputes and respect for principles of the UN Charter, including territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states. The Quad leaders also reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.

KYIV, MAY 20 (AGENCIES): Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday his Wagner fighters had completed the capture of Bakhmut, but Ukraine rejected the claim and said fighting was still going on.

Prigozhin made the claim in a video in which he appeared in combat fatigues in front of a line of fighters holding Russian flags and Wagner banners.

“Today, at 12 noon, Bakhmut was completely taken,” Prigozhin said. “We completely took the whole city, from house to house.”

Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhiy Cherevatyi told Reuters: “This is not true. Our units are fighting in Bakhmut.”

Bakhmut has been the focus of the longest and bloodiest battle of Russia’s war in Ukraine, which is nearly at the end of its 15th month. Distant explosions could be heard in the background as Prigozhin spoke during the video, in which he said his forces would withdraw from Bakhmut from May 25 for rest and retraining, handing over control to the regular Russian army.

Prigozhin taunted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden, who were taking part in a Group of Seven summit in Japan on Saturday where the Ukraine war was front of mind for world leaders.

Addressing Zelensky, Prigozhin said: “Today when you see Biden, kiss him on the top of his head, say hi to him from me.” Prigozhin repeated complaints he has frequently made in the past that his forces suffered far heavier losses than necessary because of inadequate support and ammunition supplies from the army.

Pak cabinet approves military court trial of May 9 violence perpetrators

ISLAMABAD, MAY 20

(IANS): The Pakistan federal cabinet has approved decisions taken in a National Security Committee (NSC), wherein it was decided that the protesters who ransacked and vandalised military installations on May 9 would be tried under the Army Act and the Official Secrets Act.

JEDDAH, MAY 20 (IANS): The 32nd Arab League Summit concluded in the Saudi city of Jeddah by adopting the Jeddah Declaration, which calls for Arab unity to solve regional issues, state media reported.

The declaration welcomed Syria’s readmission to the Arab League (AL), vowing to intensify pan-Arab efforts to help Syria tackle its crisis, Al Arabiya TV reported on Friday.

It underlined the Arab Peace Initiative to solve the Palestinian issues, urged for the de-escalation of tensions in Sudan, called for the election of a new Lebanese President and

TAIPEI, MAY 20 (AGENCIES): Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid high tensions with China, which has stepped up military pressure on the democratically governed island.

Taiwan will not provoke and will not bow to Chinese pressure, Tsai said in a speech in the presidential office in Taipei marking the seventh anniversary of her governance.

China, which considers Taiwan as its own and threatens to bring the island under its control if necessary, has stepped up military and diplomatic pressure to force the island to accept Chinese sovereignty since Tsai took office in 2016.

Beijing has rebuffed calls for talks from Tsai, regarding her to be a separatist. Tsai has repeatedly vowed to defend Taiwan’s freedom and democracy. “War is not an option. Neither side can unilaterally change the status quo with non-peaceful means,” Tsai said. “Maintaining the status quo of peace and stability is the consensus for both the world and Taiwan.”

“Although Taiwan is surrounded by risks, it is by no means a risk maker. We the required reforms to lift Lebanon out of its crisis, and supported initiatives to promote security and stability in Yemen, Xinhua news agency reported.

The declaration rejected foreign interference in the domestic affairs of Arab countries and “categorically reject all support for the formation of armed groups and militias outside the scope of state institutions”.

At a press conference to brief on the summit, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud was quoted by Al Arabiya TV as saying that the Jeddah Declaration will

The 32nd Arab League Summit kicked off in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Friday with the participation of Arab leaders to discuss regional and global issues that are crucial to the region’s stability.

Syrian President Bashar alAssad attended the summit for the first time since his country was suspended from the Arab League after the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011. In the summit, Algerian Prime Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane handed over the rotating presidency of the Arab League to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

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are a responsible risk manager and Taiwan will stand together with democratic countries and communities around the world to jointly defuse the risks,” she said.

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations agreed they were seeking a peaceful resolution to issues on Taiwan, the host of the G7 summit in Hiroshima,

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, said on Friday. Tsai said Taiwan officials are in discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration on sending $500 million worth of weapons aid to Taiwan, adding that the aid was meant to address deliveries of weapons delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

NO. ED/AEI-3/2023

NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION

Kohima, the 19th May 2023

In pursuance to Government Notification No. DSE/Cab/HSE-UPGR/2012-13/1154 dated 17/05/2023, it is hereby notified for the information of all the concerned that Admissions to Class XI in the following Government Higher Secondary Schools will commence with effect from the Academic Year 2023-24.

Arts Stream:

1. Government Higher Secondary School Tobu, Mon

2. Government Higher Secondary School Akuluto, Zunheboto

3. Government Higher Secondary School Pughoboto, Zunheboto

4. Government Higher Secondary School Tening, Peren

5. Government Higher Secondary School Ahthibung, Peren

6. Government Higher Secondary School Sungro, Wokha

7. Government Higher Secondary School Sechu, Zubza Science Stream:

1. Government Higher Secondary School Kigwema, Kohima Students desirous to take admission in the above mentioned schools may contact the concerned Head of Institutions during the period 25 – 31 May, 2023 along with copies of HSLC Admit Card and Mark sheet. Further, Science Stream has been introduced in the following Government Higher Secondary Schools with effect from the academic year 2023-24.

1. Government Higher Secondary School Chumukedima, Chumukedima

2. Government Higher Secondary School Pfutsero, Phek Students desirous

The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House, gave approval for trying civilians in the military courts just days after the NSC and the Corps Commanders’ Conference vowed to bring those behind the violent protests to justice, The Express Tribune reported.

On May 9, widespread protests broke out after paramilitary Rangers arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan from the premises of the Is- lamabad High Court (IHC).

The protesters vandalised public and state properties and even attacked the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi and Lahore Corps Commander’s residence.

The rioting was followed by a harsh crackdown against the PTI leaders and workers that still continues,

The Express Tribune reported. A key cabinet minister while requesting anonymity told The Express Tribune that no new military courts would be established, saying the accused would be tried in the “special standing courts” that are already working under the military act.

Government Of Nagaland School Education Department

No.DSE/HSS/14-2/2022

Kohima, dated the 19th May, 2023 ADVERTISEMENT

Pursuant to the approval of the Cabinet vide No.CAB-2/2013 Dated 20-09-2022 and clearance of the NPSC vide U.O.No.417 dated 10-08-2022, applications are hereby invited from interested eligible indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland for engagement as Post Graduate Teachers under the Department of School Education for the post already advertised by NPSC, in NPSC-2/CESE/2022 vide

No.NPSC/ADVT/EDS-2012 Dated 29-09-2022 as per the details given below.

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1 PGT Mathematics 12

2 PGT Physics 8

3 PGT Chemistry 8

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1) Post Graduate with atleast 50% marks (or an equivalent) relaxable by 5% for Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste/differently abled candidates, at the Master’s degree level in the relevant subject from a recognized university

2) B.Ed from any NCTE recognized institution.

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The engagement is strictly on contractual basis with remuneration of Rs. 35,000/- (Thirty Five Thousand ) only per month for a period of 1 (One) year or till the posts are filled up on regular basis through NPSC, whichever is earlier. Interested candidates may submit their application along with their resume and all necessary documents to the Section Officers under the Department of School Education, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima on or before 30-05-2023

The walk-in interview will be tentatively held in the Second week of June, 2023. Sd/Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland