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UNITED NATIONS

Terrorist attack in Pakistan condemned

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday condemned the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on Tuesday that resulted in the deaths of five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani. The members of the council expressed their deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and to the governments of Pakistan and China. They also wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured, the council said. Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, the members reaffirmed.

COLOMBIA

Argentine diplomats expelled over Milei words

Colombia has ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean country, its Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, citing "denigrating" comments by Argentine President Javier Milei about his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro. In an interview with CNN, which has not yet been aired in full, Milei called Petro a "terrorist "and "murderer". "The Argentine president's comments have deteriorated the trust of our nation, in addition to offending the dignity of President Petro, who was democratically elected," the ministry said. It did not specify how many diplomats would be expelled.

JAPAN

Two more deaths in supplement pill scare

A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the center of a growing health scare reported on Thursday two more deaths potentially related to its tablets. Last week, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical recalled three supplement brands after customer complaints of kidney problems. The over-the-counter products contain an ingredient called red yeast rice, which is supposed to help lower cholesterol. Thursday's announcement brings the total number of deaths under investigation by the company and Health Ministry to four, with more than 100 others hospitalized.

Agencies - Xinhua