Jadhav files mercy petition before Pakistan military chief
A statement issued by Pakistan military spokesman Asif Ghafoor says that Kulbhushan Jadhav filed a mercy petition before Army Chief General, confessing that he was involved in subversive activities in Baluchistan. Jadhav is eligible to appeal to the President of Pakistan, if his appeal to the COAS for clemency gets refused.
UK: Deadly Grenfell Tower blaze caused by faulty fridge
London police has reported that a fire has engulfed a tower block started in a fridge-freezer. Around 79 people were dead, or missing and assumed dead. Detective Superintendent Fiona McCormack said the manufacturer was doing further tests on the Hotpoint model after the cladding on the building failed all the previous ones.
Qatar: Turkey dismisses demand to close military base
Turkey's defence minister has declared his country’s decision to reject a call from 4 Arab countries to shut down its military base in Qatar. His reaction comes after some Arab countries boycotting Qatar issued a list of demands. The minister described the demands for closure as an interference in Turkey’s ties with Doha.
