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ECI hands over Chair FEMBoSA role to ECI of Bhutan for 2021-22
New Delhi , August 12 (ANI): Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday handed over the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) role to the Election Commission of Bhutan for 2021-22.
Sushil Chandra,…
Afghan acting Finance Minister steps sown, leaves country
Moscow, Aug 11 (UNI/Sputnik) Afghanistan's acting Finance Minister Khalid Payenda has stepped down and left the country following pressure from the presidential palace, Tolo News reported, citing sources.
According to sources, Payenda is…
US supports Lithuania, condemns China’s retaliatory actions over Taiwan
Washington, Aug 10 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The United States stands in solidarity with Lithuania regarding the latter's recent diplomatic dispute with China over Taiwan and condemns Beijing’s retaliatory actions, US State Department spokesperson Ned…
Russia: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan must be ready to repel any Taliban provocation
Moscow, Aug 10 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The armed forces of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan must be prepared to repel possible provocations by the Taliban (recognized as terrorist organization and banned in Russia), Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu…
US Senate approves $1Trillion infrastructure bill
Washington, Aug 11 (UNI/Sputnik) The US Senate approved a $1 trillion infrastructure package, sending the measure to the House for consideration.
The Senate passed the legislation with a 69-30 vote on Tuesday, receiving votes from…
Canada extends ban on direct flights from India until September 21
Toronto, Aug 9 (UNI) Canada has extended its ban on direct passenger flights from India until September 21 amid the South Asian country’s enduring struggles to contain the spread of COVID-19 within its borders, Transport Canada said.…
Extended Troika meeting on Afghanistan to convene in Doha today
Moscow, Aug 10 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The meeting of the extended troika (Russia, China, the United States and Pakistan) on Afghan settlement is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 10, in Qatar.
The talks will be held behind closed doors,…
Irresponsible withdrawal of US, NATO from Afghanistan to lead unrest: Qureshi
Islamabad, Aug 10 (UNI/Xinhua) Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said that irresponsible withdrawal of the U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan may give benefit to militants and lead to unrest in the country.…
Pentagon secretary, Pakistani Army Chief discuss situation in Afghanistan
Washington, Aug 10 (UNI/Sputnik) US and Pakistan's top defense officials during a phone conversation discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan as well as regional security, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said in a readout.
The phone…
Modi condemns attack on St Vincent PM, wishes him quick recovery
New Delhi, Aug 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the ghastly attack on Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of St Vincent and the Grenadines and wished him a quick recovery and good health.
"I condemn the ghastly…
Prez Macron to attend regional security conf. in Baghdad
:Paris, Aug 9 (UNI/Sputnik) French President Emmanuel Macron will go to Baghdad in late August to take part in a regional security conference, the Elysee presidential palace said after his phone call with the Iraqi prime minister.
"Mr.…
Kamala Harris calls Israel President, reiterates US commitment to 2-state solution
Washington, Aug 9 (UNI/SPUTNIK) US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke over the telephone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the White…
Alibaba fires employee accused of sexually assaulting colleague
Beijing, Aug 9 (UNI) In a social-media inspired case, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has decided to fire the male employee accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague during a work trip, a top company executive said on Monday.
"As…
Tehran: Former presidential candidate elected as mayor of Iran’s capital
Tehran, Aug 8 (UNI/Xinhua) Alireza Zakani, a representative at Iran's parliament and a former presidential candidate, was elected on Sunday as mayor of the Iranian capital of Tehran.
Zakani, who renounced his campaign for Iran's…
Two killed, over 10 injured in explosion in Pakistani city of Quetta
Islamabad, Aug 8 (UNI/Sputnik) Two people were killed and more than 10 injured in an explosion in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, police sources told Sputnik.
The two victims are police officers and there are law enforcement…
Iran urges support for political solution in Afghanistan
Tehran, Aug. 8 (UNI/XINHUA) Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met here on Sunday the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General's personal envoy on Afghanistan and regional issues, Jean Arnault, and called for a "clear stand" of the…
Biden sticks to Afghanistan withdrawal plans; Taliban advances
Washington, Aug 8 (UNI/SPUTNIK) US President Joe Biden was informed on Sunday about the Taliban (terrorist organization, banned in Russia) offensive in Afghanistan and the seizure of several regional centers, but the troop pullout plan…
Israeli fighter jets strike on northern Gaza in response to incendiary balloons
Gaza, Aug 7 (UNI/Xinhua) Israeli fighter jets early on Saturday attacked posts and facilities that belong to militant groups in the Gaza Strip in response to incendiary balloons launched towards Israel, Palestinian security sources said.…
10,000 foreign fighters of 20 groups in Afghanistan for Taliban
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) The Taliban is not operating alone in Afghanistan, according to the country's Ambassador to the UN, Ghulam M Isaczai.
More than 10,000 foreign fighters are in the country, representing 20 groups, including Al-Qaeda…
ASEAN special envoy to visit Myanmar;
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Brunei second foreign minister Erywan Yusof, who is ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar, said on Saturday he will take up the mission soon.
Erywan made the statement as countries of the group wrapped up a series of…
