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Pak opposition blasts Imran Khan govt over ‘failure’ in handling TLP protest
Islamabad , April 20 Pakistan opposition has blasted Imran Khan-led government over its failure in handling Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protest across the country.
Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari…
Biden ready to compromise to win support for his $2.3 T Infra Plan
WASHINGTON, Apr 19 (Sputnik) President Joe Biden said on Monday that he is willing to make compromises on his $2.3 trillion infrastructure development plan for the United States if it will help him win bipartisan support for the bill.
"I…
EU supports holding Palestinian Elections in East Jerusalem
BRUSSELS, Apr 20 (Sputnik) The European Union supports the holding of Palestinian elections on all territories, including East Jerusalem, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said at a Monday meeting with the Palestinian Minister for…
‘India is very committed’ on climate action, says Macron
Washington DC , April 19 Stressing on the need for innovation on the issue of climate change, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday lauded actions taken by India to tackle the climate crisis, saying that New Delhi is "very…
Choice of ‘friendship and enmity’ is in Pakistan’s hands, says Afghan president
Kabul , April 19 The announcement of the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan will require that Pakistan make a decision on its Afghan policy -- whether to opt for cooperation or enmity with its neighbour, Afghanistan…
Opening of travel bubble with New Zealand a win-win – Australian PM
Canberra , April 19 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday welcomed the opening of free travel between his country and New Zealand, saying it is a "win-win" for both countries.
As of Monday, Australians can enter and…
Three Russian climbers missing on Nepal’s Annapurna peak: Report
Kathmandu , April 19 Three Russian climbers have reportedly gone missing from Nepal's Annapurna I peak (8,091 meters), located in the north-central part of the country.
The climbers have been identified as Sergey Kondrashkin,…
Several people injured in clashes between police, protesters in Northern Italy
Rome, Apr 13 (Sputnik) Several people sustained injuries during clashes between police officers and demonstrators protesting against the construction of a new parking lot and the Turin-Lyon railway in Italy's northern region of Piedmont,…
Hefazat –E- Islam top leaders arrested in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNI) Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has come up for discussion in the politics of Bangladesh again after the siege of Shapla Chattar in Motijheel in 2013.
Last month, on the occasion of the golden jubilee of independence and the…
Prince Philip laid to rest as somber queen sits alone
WINDSOR: Prince Philip has been interred in the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel alongside the remains of 24 other royals, including three kings of England.
But it will likely not be his permanent resting place.
The biggest of seven…
Pakistan: PML-N criticises Imran Khan’s cabinet reshuffle, says PM has "failed at his…
Islamabad , April 17 Opposition party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has criticised Prime Minister Imran Khan's decision to reshuffle the federal cabinet on Friday, saying it proves that the premier has "failed at his job."…
Covid-19: Outdoor mask-wearing no longer required in Israel after drop in infection rate
Tel Aviv , April 18 Amid a drop in COVID-19 infection rates in Israel, the country's Health Ministry has cancelled the mandatory wearing of face masks in the open-air, starting Sunday.
"In light of the morbidity figures that continue…
US, China agree to work together to tackle climate crisis
Washington DC , April 18 China and the United States have agreed to cooperate on the issue of climate change, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua said in a joint…
British Royal Navy warships sail for Black Sea in May amid Ukraine escalation
Moscow, Apr 18 (Sputnik) Warships of the UK Royal Navy will sail for the Black Sea in May in solidarity with Kiev amid an escalation of the Ukraine crisis, the Sunday Times reports.
Senior naval sources told the newspaper that a Type 45…
Macron says Anti-Russia Sanctions ‘Not Sufficient’
Moscow, Apr 18 (Sputnik) French President Emmanuel Macron says relations with Russia need a two-pillar approach, with both dialogue and sanctions.
"I think that sanctions are not sufficient in itself, in themselves, but sanctions are part…
Biden says situation with Alexey Navalny ‘totally unfair’
Washington DC , April 18 US President Joe Biden on Saturday said the situation with Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who is currently serving a two-and-a-half prison term, is "totally unfair."
Biden was asked to comment on…
IAEA head arrives in Tehran to meet with head of Iran’s atomic energy organisation
Tehran , February 21 Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, to take part in Sunday talks with Vice President and Head of Atomic Energy Organisation of…
US grants entry to 25 Asylum-seeking migrants in ‘historic moment’
Washington, Feb 20 (Sputnik) The Biden administration granted 25 asylum-seeking migrants entry into the United States with assistance from rights groups and attorneys who saw it as a historic moment in ending Trump-era restrictions.…
Merkel calls for strengthening multilateralism
Berlin, Feb 20: German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told the special virtual edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) that multilateralism provided the basis for all political activities and that multilateral organisations should be…
Wikipedia blocked in Myanmar, in all Languages
Naypyidaw, Feb 20 (UNI) The access to Wikipedia in all languages has been blocked in Myanmar, the traffic monitoring service of NetBlocks said.
"Confirmed: #Myanmar has blocked all language editions of the Wikipedia online encyclopedia,…
