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Trump in talks to sell International Hotel that was a Power Hub during his Presidency
Washington, Sep 4 (UNI) Former US President Donald Trump is in advanced talks to sell the rights of his Trump International Hotel in Washington D.C. that emerged as a power hub during his presidency, with diplomats, lobbyists and insiders…
Pramod & Manish win gold, Adhana bags silver; bronze for Manoj: Tokyo
Orissa CM Naveen Patnaik , Edn. Min. Dharmendra Pradhan congratulate Pramod Bhagat for winning Gold
Saleh accuses Taliban of atrocities against defiant Panjshir population
UN Chief to hold humanitarian meeting on Afghanistan in Geneva September 13 - UN Spokesman
SpiceJet staff refuses to work at Delhi airport over dues, Airline says issue settled
New Delhi, Sep 3 (UNI) Protesting against salary delays and other pending dues, dozens of SpiceJet staff on Friday refused to work at the Delhi airport.
The airline staff, however, later joined work after an assurance from the management…
Have not fled Panjshir, says Saleh, accuses Pakistan of backing terrorists
Kabul, Sep 3 (UNI) Amrullah Saleh, who has declared himself Afghanistan’s caretaker president and has joined the Resistance forces in Panjshir valley, on Friday said that he has not fled the country, and squarely blamed Pakistan for backing…
At least 26 people dead in US due to hurricane Ida-triggered floods
Washington , September 3 At least 26 people have died after flash floods triggered by hurricane Ida hit parts of New York, New Jersey, and across the northeast US, local media reported on Thursday (local time).
Eight people were confirmed…
UK will ensure safe passage for those who want to leave Afghanistan: Dominic Raab
London , September 3 : The United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Thursday met with the evacuees from Afghanistan who are being hosted by Qatar and said that the UK will continue working with their partners in response to the…
Tajikistan shows support for Panjshir resistance,
Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Sep 2 (UNI) In an open gesture of support to the Afghan resistance movement in Panjshir province, Tajikistan has bestowed its highest honour posthumously on legendary Afghan leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, whose son is…
Taliban, Qatar still lacking deal on restoration of Kabul Airport
Moscow, Sep 1 (UNI/Sputnik) The Taliban (a terrorist group, banned in Russia) have not yet reached an agreement with Qatar on the restoration of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Mohammad Naeem, a spokesman for the Taliban's…
Human Rights Council :India lists its pledges for forthcoming Membership listing
Geneva, Sep 1 (UNI) As a candidate for membership of the Human Rights Council for 2022-2024 term, India has made specific pledges, outlining its approach and agenda for global promotion and protection of human rights, India’s Permanent…
India, UK committed to stop Afghanistan from becoming terror haven
New Delhi/London, Sep 1 (UNI) India and the UK are committed to stop Afghanistan from becoming a terror haven, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Wednesday after talks with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
Raab,…
Japan considers moving embassy in Afghanistan to Qatar
Tokyo September 1 The Japanese government is considering transferring the functions of its embassy in Kabul to Qatar due to the tense situation in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday.
The embassy's work has…
New Orleans imposes curfew in wake of Hurricane Ida to stop looting, ensure safety
Washington , September 1 New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said she has imposed a citywide curfew that is effective immediately in order to keep residents safe and to prevent looting amid a power outage that occurred as a result of…
Tokyo Paralympics: Mariyappan clinches Silver, Sharad & Singhraj gets Bronze
Tokyo, Aug 31 (UNI) Three Indian para-athletes - high jumpers Mariyappan Thangavelu (silver), Sharad Kumar (bronze) and shooter Singhraj Adhana (bronze) performed well and clinched medals for the country at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics,…
India ends month-long successful UNSC presidency with ‘substantive outcomes’
India's Permanent Representative TS Tirumurti highlights issues and thanks UNSC members !
Ghani was leaving Afghanistan, after scheduling a meeting with top gov’t officials
Dushanbe, Sep 1 (UNI/Sputnik) Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani scheduled a meeting with the government on the day of his departure from the country, and while officials were waiting for him, he departed Kabul airport, Afghan Ambassador…
Afghan Hindus, Sikhs can travel to India: Taliban
New Delhi, Aug 30 (UNI) Afghan Hindus and Sikhs are allowed to travel to India with valid documents, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said in an interview. He also assured rights of Afghan Sikhs will be protected. In an interview…
Seoul monitors North’s Nuclear activity in cooperation with US
Seoul, Aug 30 (UNI/Sputnik) South Korea, in cooperation with the United States, is continuously monitoring the nuclear and missile activity of North Korea, Lee Jong Joo, the unification ministry spokesperson, said on Monday.
Earlier today,…
India at UNSC; resolution calls on Afghanistan not to allow territory to attack any country
United Nations, Aug 30 (UNI) Under India’s month-long presidency, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Monday that calls for Afghanistan to "not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists, or to…
US Envoy Khalilzad: Afghans can now choose path ‘in full sovereignty’
Washington, Aug 31 (UNI/Sputnik) US Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad said Afghans may now choose the path for their country in full sovereignty following the complete withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan.
"With…
