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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…
Ruckus in Pak National Assembly, Opposition shout ‘Go Imran Go’ slogan
Islamabad , February 4 Unruly scenes were witnessed in Pakistan's National Assembly on Thursday as the parliamentarians scuffled and shouted slogans such as "Go Imran Go".
According to a report by ARY News, Federal Minister for Power…
Protests in India should reflect country’s Democratic Ethos
New Delhi, February 4 : After several international celebrities commented on the ongoing farmers' agitation, India on Thursday said that the protest should be "seen in the context of India's democratic ethos and polity".
Speaking at…
Lebanon seeks immediate supply of 200,000 Sputnik V doses
Beirut, Feb 4 (Sputnik) Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Charbel Wehbe has appealed to Russia, during discussion with Russia’s ambassador to the country, Alexander Rudakov, to expedite the shipment of Sputnik V vaccines to help inoculate…
Myanmar citizens call for boycott of military-linked products and services
NAYPYITAW: Days after a coup in Myanmar, people have called for a boycott of the military-linked products and services.
The Myanmar population is pushing for the "Stop Buying Junta Business" campaign, as a sign of support for democracy…
India at UNSC calls for continued engagement between Syria, OPCW
New York , February 4 India on Wednesday said it encouraged the continued engagement and cooperation between Syria and the UN-backed Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) towards an early resolution of all…
US, Russia extend nuclear treaty for 5 more years
Washington , February 4 The United States on Wednesday extended the nuclear arms control treaty known as the New START with Russia for the next five years.
"Today, the United States took the first step toward making good on that…
Deeply concerned: G7 countries demand Myanmar military to restore power to democratically-elected…
Tokyo , February 3 The G7 countries have condemned the military coup in Myanmar and demanded the military to end the state of emergency and restore power to the democratically-elected government.
The G7 countries also urged the…
Buttigieg becomes first openly LGBTQ confirmed US Cabinet member
Washington , February 3 The US Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary, making him the first openly LGBTQ member of the White House Cabinet.
The upper chamber of the US Congress voted 86-13 to…
US demands China end pressure on Taiwan, engage in dialogue
Washington , February 3 The United States has urged China to end its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.
"We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and…
Daniel Pearl murder: Pakistan top court directs authorities to move terrorist Omar Sheikh from death…
Islamabad , February 2 Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the authorities to shift terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the prime accused in the 2002 killing of American journalist Daniel Pearl, from a death cell in the Karachi…
US yet to decide military postures in Iraq, Afghanistan-Pentagon
Washington, Feb 3 (Sputnik) The United States has not yet decided on its military postures in either Iraq or Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby told reporters.
"I think the current level in Iraq is around 2,500 - I have no…
Saudi Arabia suspends all non-citizen arrivals from 20 countries
Riyadh, Feb 3 (UNI) Saudi Arabia will temporarily suspend all arrivals of foreigners, including diplomats and medical workers, from 20 countries beginning on Wednesday over COVID-19-related precautions, state media reported, citing the…
Biden not willing to settle for COVID-relief package that ‘fails to meet the moment’
Washington , February 2 US President Joe Biden is not willing to settle for a COVID-19 relief package that 'fails to meet the moment' as the country continues to be the worst-affected by the pandemic, said the White House.
Biden met…
Navalny’s spokeswoman placed under house arrest
Moscow , February 2 A Moscow court has placed Kira Yarmysh, the spokeswoman of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, under house arrest for violating sanitary regulations at the unauthorized demonstrations, a court spokesperson…
UK Foreign Secy Raab continues to express support for Belarusian Opposition
London , February 2 : UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has once again voiced support for the Belarusian opposition, in a call with former Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.
"The UK stands with the…
UK summons Myanmar Ambassador in London over military coup
London , February 2 The UK government summoned Myanmar's ambassador to discuss London's concerns over the military's seizure of power, British Envoy Barbara Woodward said on Monday.
State Counselor Aung Suu Kyi along with other top…
Rodrigo Pacheco is new Speaker of Brazil: President Bolsonaro
Mexico City, Feb 2 (Sputnik) - Senator Rodrigo Pacheco, 44, has been elected the new speaker of the upper chamber of Brazil’s National Congress, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has announced.
"... the Federal Senate elected Senator…
Beijing hits out at London as British overseas passport process begins
Hong Kong, February 1 A day after London vowed 'not to look the other way' after Beijing said that it would stop recognising British National Overseas BN (O) passport as a travel or identification document, the Chinese government on…
