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UK and EU ‘haggling’, as hopes for trade deal rise
London, The EU and UK are continuing talks on post-Brexit trade, amid mounting speculation that they are close to agreeing a deal.
A senior journalist said it was looking "very likely" the two sides were "heading towards" an agreement,…
Japan puts temporary ban on arrival of foreign nationals over new coronavirus strain
Tokyo: In view of the threat posed by the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus, Japan on Wednesday has decided to tighten entry restrictions on travellers from the United Kingdom.
Beginning Thursday, Japan will temporarily…
Free Balochistan Movement expresses concern over death of Karima Baloch
Quetta The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) in a statement expressed grave concerns over the sudden death of Banuk Karima Baloch, the former chairperson of Baloch Student Organisation-Azad (BSO-Azad) and also condemned the murder…
Karima Baloch’s mysterious death is not suicide or accident: Hakeem Baloch
A Baloch leader has demanded a thorough investigation into the mysterious death of Banuk Karima Baloch, a political and human rights activist in Canada as she was receiving life threats and abusive messages on her social media…
Can China dominate the Indian Ocean?
Today it is legally indisputable that the high seas belong to all. This means China's navy has as much right to ply the Indian Ocean as any other nation, even though it might make countries like India feel a creeping sense of…
Germany extends UK travel ban
Germany on Tuesday extended its travel ban from Britain until January 6 amid concern over a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, despite a European Commission recommendation earlier for member states to lift the ban.
An…
Israel imposes covid-19 related restrictions for Christmas Holidays
TEL AVIV, Dec 24 (Sputnik) The Israeli government's special coronavirus commission is imposing special restrictions on the number of participants in prayers and worship services to contain the spread of COVID-19 during the Christmas…
EU, UK Continue Work on Trade Agreement at Night – EC
MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Sputnik) The European Union and the United Kingdom will continue the work on the post-Brexit trade agreement throughout the night, chief spokesman of the European Commission Eric Mamer said.
“#Brexit work will continue…
Russia Expects Biden to Start Compliance of JCPOA 2015
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 22 (Sputnik) Russia expects the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden to undertake steps soon to return the United States to full compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the…
China opposes US list of firms with alleged military ties
Beijing, Dec 23 China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday urged the US to stop unilateral and bullying behaviours and said it would take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.…
Joe Biden to overturn Trump immigration policies
Washington, Dec 23 (Sputnik) US President-Elect Joe Biden said he expects to lift many of the existing immigration and asylum restrictions imposed by the Trump administration within six months.
Biden on the campaign said he would reverse…
US slaps sanctions against Syrian individuals, entities
Washington, Dec 23 The US on Tuesday announced more than a dozen of sanctions against Syrian individuals and entities to further pressure the Syrian government.
The Treasury Department added seven individuals, nine business entities,…
Trump grants pardons to 15 individuals including two charged in Russia probe
Washington , December 23 : US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a wave of pardons including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation, and also to Republican allies who once served in Congress and…
Piyush Goyal assures Bangladesh of India’s cooperation in ensuring barrier-free trade
New Delhi , December 22 India on Tuesday assured Bangladesh of complete cooperation in ensuring barrier-free trade between the two countries and said that together the two countries can aspire for a better future for people,…
Israeli Parliament dissolved, election in March ’21
TEL AVIV, Dec 23 (Sputnik) Speaker of Israel's Knesset (unicameral parliament) Yariv Levin said early parliamentary elections in the country would take place on March 23, 2021.
"The Knesset ha been dissolved. Elections to the 24th Knesset…
Factory blast in Karachi, 8 dead
Karachi, Dec 23 (UNI) At least seven people were killed and 16 others injured in an explosion at a factory in Karachi, police said.
The incident took place inside an ice and cold storage factory on Tuesday, The Geo News quoted Deputy…
Lebanese official denies settlement with Israel
Moscow, Dec 23 (Sputnik) The currently deferred maritime border demarcation negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are not part of a broader normalization agenda between the two countries, General Director of the Lebanese Economic and…
Trump awards PM Modi with Legion of Merit for elevating India-US ties
Washington , December 22 : United States President Donald Trump has presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the prestigious Legion of Merit, a top US honour, for his leadership in elevating India and US strategic partnership,…
Imran Khan should resign if he cannot provide solutions to people’s problems, says Bilawal…
Islamabad , December 21 Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari lashed out at the Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government for being unaware of ground realities, while calling for the premier to resign if he…
US imposes more visa restrictions on Chinese officials
Washington, Dec 21 (Sputnik) The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on Chinese officials suspected of being involved in the repression of a wide array of people, including political dissidents, ethnic minorities and religious…
