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Russian envoy to UN: Afghanistan can slip into full-scale protracted civil war
United Nations, Aug 6 (UNI/Sputnik) Afghanistan risks slipping into full-scale protracted civil war amid the absence of progress on peace negotiations, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said in a…
US acted ‘honorably’ in extradition pursuit of Meng of Huawei: Lawyer
Toronto, Aug 6 (UNI/Sputnik) US prosecutors made no effort to mislead a Canadian court in their bid to extradite Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, a lawyer for the Canadian government argued in a British Columbia courtroom.
On Thursday, Meng’s…
India closely monitoring situation in Afghanistan, calls for ceasefire
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) India said on Thursday it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in Afghanistan and called for an “immediate and comprehensive ceasefire”, amid the escalating violence engulfing the war-torn country.…
India stresses on Code of Conduct in South China Sea
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) Amid China’s increasing assertiveness in the South China Sea, India on Wednesday stressed that the Code of Conduct in the sea bordering Southeast Asian nations should be fully consistent with the United Nations…
Thousands of people feared trapped by fighting in southern Afghanistan
United Nations, Aug 5 (UNI/Xinhua) The United Nations is deeply concerned about the safety of civilians in Lashkar Gah, the capital city of Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, fearing tens of thousands were trapped by fighting, UN…
India looking for early review of Trade in Goods Agreement with ASEAN
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday conveyed to the 10-member ASEAN bloc of nations that India looks forward to an early review of the Trade in Goods Agreement and to accelerate the connectivity…
Armed men enter Afghan defense minister’s house after explosion nearby
Kabul, Aug 3 (UNI/Sputnik) Several armed men entered the house of Afghan Defense Minister Bismilla Khan Mohammadi, next to which a car bombing occurred earlier, an eyewitness and a source in the Kabul police told Sputnik.
Earlier,…
India at UN: Pak must prove its consistency, act on terror
United Nations/Delhi, Aug 3 (UNI) Pakistan must prove its consistency between its words and its actions, by acting against terrorism, said President of the UN Security Council for the month of August Ambassador T.S. Tirumurti.
Addressing a…
IPR insistence by pharma majors during Covid crises simply Unacceptable
New Delhi, Aug 3 (UNI) The gap between the emphasis placed on Intellectual Property Rights by the pharma industry and the meeting of public health goals in the time of Covid-19 will only delay the elimination of the pandemic by several…
Trump to hold rally in US state of Alabama on August 21: Statement
Washington August 3 (UNI): Former US President Donald Trump will hold a rally in the state of Alabama on August 21, his office said in a statement.
"President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will deliver…
India’s dream of Olympic gold remains unfulfilled, lose 2-5 to Belgium in semis
TOKYO: The Indian men's hockey team's dream of entering the Olympics final after 41-years remained unfulfilled as it lost 2-5 to world champions Belgium in the last-four stage but the side is still in the hunt for a bronze in the Tokyo…
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar breaks ranks, is first NDA ally to join Pegasus probe chorus
PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday became the first NDA ally to echo the Opposition demand for a probe into the sensational Pegasus snoopgate and discussion in Parliamant. “Going by what we are hearing from various sources,…
Alignment of interest in what US-China seek in Afghanistan, says Ned Price
Washington , August 3 US State Department spokesperson Ned Price on Monday (local time) has said that People's Republic of China (PRC) interest in Afghanistan could be "an alignment of interest" when it comes to what the…
Bilawal slams govt over petrol price hike in Pak, says centre does not care for poor
Islamabad August 3 Rejecting to the recent petroleum price hike, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday said Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government does not care for poor…
Second flight carrying nearly 200 Afghan allies arrives in US
Washington, Aug 2 (UNI/Sputnik) A second flight carrying Afghan nationals who worked with US forces arrived in the US on Monday, US State Secretary Antony Blinken said, adding that two flights brought to the US around 400 people.
"The…
‘Need to keep our emotions in check’, warns coach Reid ahead of Semis
Tokyo, Aug 2 (UNI) Indian men's hockey team chief coach Graham Reid has told his players to keep their emotions in check ahead of their historic-semi final encounter against World Champions Belgium on Tuesday.
While the Australian…
Goalkeeper Savita’s village Jodhkan celebrates Hockey Team’s victory
Sirsa, Aug 2 (UNI) Indian Women Hockey team member Savita Punia's village Jodhkan erupted in celebration as the team stunned Australia 1-0 in quarter finals and qualified for the first-ever Olympic Games semi-final on Monday.
Savita's…
Hit by pandemic, award winning Kerala theme park owner seeks help
Thiruvananthapuram: Engineer turned passionate lover of nature and creator of an unique agricultural theme park in Kottayam is in dire straits on account of the raging pandemic and he is knocking on all doors for help to ensure that his…
World is going through an education crisis due to COVID-19, says UN chief
New York , August 2 The world is going through an education crisis as millions of children remain out of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday.
Taking to Twitter, Guterres said,…
Pakistan cannot bear burden of hosting more Afghan refugees: NSA
Washington/Islamabad, Aug 1 (UNI) Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has said that Pakistan cannot bear the burden of hosting more Afghan refugees and that arrangements should be made to keep displaced Afghans inside their…
