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African Union’s executive leader Faki re-elected for another term
Moscow , February 7 Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has been re-elected for a second four-year term.
"Deeply humbled by the overwhelming and historic vote of confidence by AU Member States by…
‘Biden administration should work to solidify India’s position as a balance against…
Washington , February 7 While former President Donald Trump's administration was proactive in expanding the scope of US-India partnership through economic initiatives, US President Joe Biden's administration needs to build on this to…
Waters in Indonesian village turn red as floods hit dye-manufacturing factory
Jakarta , February 7 A blood-red river inundated the Jenggot village in Indonesia after floods hit a nearby batik factory on Saturday, reported CNN.
The floods caused a social media frenzy, as thousands of users on Twitter shared…
Biden administration doesn’t have much time to rejoin nuclear deal, says Iran FM
Tehran , February 7 US President Joe Biden's new administration does not have much time for taking positive steps towards re-joining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), known as the Iran nuclear deal, said Iranian Foreign…
Around 300 Myanmar lawmakers sign declaration rejecting junta rule
Naypyitaw , February 6 Days after the military coup in Myanmar, almost 300 lawmakers have signed a declaration rejecting the military junta rule and also promised to continue their fight for democracy.
According to a report by…
Daniel Pearl’s wife still hopes for justice after Pak SC’s acquittal of murder accused
Washington , February 6 Wife of American journalist Daniel Pearl, Mariane, hopes for justice even after the "unjust verdict by the Pakistan Supreme Court of acquitting terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the prime accused in the 2002…
Military shuts down internet again after Myanmar coup
Naypyitaw : Myanmar went into its second nationwide internet shutdown in a week's time on Saturday after the military seized power and arrested the Southeast Asian country's civilian leaders.
NetBlocks, which monitors internet traffic,…
Trump should not receive classified intelligence briefings: Biden
Washington , February 6 US President Joe Biden on Friday (local time) said that he does not believe that former President Donald Trump should receive classified intelligence briefings, as is the tradition for past presidents, citing…
US, allies should exploit China’s big weaknesses to curb Beijing’s global ambitions:…
Washington , February 6 The United States and its allies should exploit China's three main military weaknesses and divert the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to spread its resources to immediate land, near-sea, and offshore disputes to…
Day after US-Russia arms deal extended, China conducts anti-ballistic missile test
Beijing , February 6 China on Thursday tested its capability of knocking out an incoming missile during mid-flight and the defence ministry declared the exercise a success, making China the second country to develop the technology…
After Facebook, Myanmar Army blocks Twitter, Instagram
Naypyitaw , February 6 After blocking Facebook in the name of public interest and state stability, the Myanmar Army further expanded its internet crackdown by ordering a block on Twitter and Instagram, days after seizing power in a…
US Congress passes budget resolution for Biden’s COVID-19 relief plan
Washington , February 6 The US Congress on Friday (local time) passed a budget resolution, a key procedural step that paves the way for Democrats to pass President Joe Biden's USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, without the…
Nepal inaugurates road constructed with Indian aid to ease movement of commuters across border
Kathmandu , February 6 : With grant assistance from India, Nepal on Tuesday inaugurated a road connecting the Indian border with several areas of the Himalayan nation.
The Indian government has provided financial assistance of NRs…
NODA Labs to host first ‘SilkOne Interact’ to build cyber bridge for India & Korean…
New Delhi, 3 Feb (UNI) NODA Labs, along with the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA), will host its first 'SilkOne Interact' between February 22 and 26, to connect the Indian agri-food exporters and the prospective importers from Korea.…
US tells Turkey to dispose off Russian S-400 Air Defense System
Washington, Feb 6 (Sputnik) The United States is urging Turkey to dispose of the Russian S-400 air defense system, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby told reporters.
“We urge Turkey not to retain the S-400 system,” Kirby said…
Bangladesh tells Pakistan to stop sending terrorists to Kashmir
Dhaka , February 5 : Bangladesh has slammed Pakistan High Commission for celebrating 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' in Dhaka and demanded Islamabad to stop sending terrorists to Kashmir.
Bangladesh Daughters' Foundation, Manusher Majhe…
Faced with expulsion, Trump quits Screen Actors Guild
Florida , February 5 Former US President Donald Trump has resigned from the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) after its national leadership voted to consider expelling him over…
UNSC calls for release of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi, politicians
New York , February 5 The United Nations Security Council on Thursday (local time) expressed deep concern over the military coup in Myanmar and called for the immediate release of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint…
EU Parliamentarians strongly back India-South Africa proposal for COVID-vaccine patent waiver
Brussels , February 5 Members of the European Parliament have backed a joint proposal by India and South Africa for waiver on intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccine patents.
In a letter addressed to the European Union…
Over 150 arrested in Nepal during nationwide strike by rival NCP faction
Kathmandu , February 4 : A total of 157 cadres affiliated to the ruling Nepal Communist Party's rival faction has been arrested in Nepal on Thursday during their nationwide strike against Parliament dissolution, security officials…
