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Iraqi security forces hunt down IS militants in eastern Iraq
Baghdad, Au. 7 (UNI/Xinhua) The Iraqi security forces on Saturday launched an operation to hunt down militants of the extremist Islamic State (IS) group in Iraq's eastern province of Diyala, a provincial police source said.
Based on…
Germany’s flood relief fund to reach $11.8 billion
Berlin, Aug 6 (UNI/Sputnik) The reconstruction fund for the western German regions damaged by heavy floods last month is estimated to reach up to 10 billion euros, with cost expected to be shared between federal and state governments, Der…
Russian envoy to UN: Afghanistan can slip into full-scale protracted civil war
United Nations, Aug 6 (UNI/Sputnik) Afghanistan risks slipping into full-scale protracted civil war amid the absence of progress on peace negotiations, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said in a…
UP: One more arrested in human trafficking involving Rohingyas
Lucknow, Aug 6(UNI) Sleuths of the Anti Terrorists Squad (ATS) on Friday claimed to have arrested one more member of the gang involved in a human trafficking racket involving Bangladeshis and Rohingyas into the country.
The gang was busted…
Top Qatari official on India visit to discuss Afghan peace process
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) With Doha becoming the hub of peace negotiations on Afghanistan, the current India visit by the special envoy of the Qatar Foreign Minister, to discuss the Afghan situation with External Affairs Minister S…
Will share our perspectives on Afghanistan at UNSC meet: India
INDIA WILL share its vision and perspectives on Afghanistan at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on August 6, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
This came on a day External Affairs Minister S…
Bangladesh and Pakistan – a study in contrast: International Think Tank
Dhaka, Aug 5 (UNI) Emerging from the dark shadows of Pakistani rule 50 years ago, Bangladesh today surpasses Pakistan in almost every socio-economic indicators. The two countries are a study in contrast in how Bangladesh has achieved…
Parisians gather outside Constitutional Council on health passes
Paris, Aug 5 (UNI/Sputnik) A rally has been staged outside the French Constitutional Council that approved an extended usage of health passes earlier on Thursday, media reported.
Opponents of the measure gathered at the Port-Royal station,…
PM Modi lauds every player of men’s hockey team, says Aug 5 will remain one of most memorable…
New Delhi , August 5 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said August 5, 2021, will remain one of the most memorable days for every hockey lover and sports enthusiast after the Indian men's hockey team ended its 41-year medal drought at the Olympic…
Tigray rebels seize Ethiopia’s Lalibela listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site – Reports
Moscow, Aug 6 (UNI/Sputnik) The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels have seized the northern Ethiopian town of Lalibela included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, media reported.
Local residents told the Agence France-Presse…
Bipartisan 9/11 Transparency Act targets release of documents on Saudi role
Washington, Aug 6 (UNI/Sputnik) US intelligence officials would be required to review and declassify documents on any involvement by the government of Saudi Arabia or any Saudi individuals in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against…
Shringla, Arab League envoy discuss growing bilateral cooperation
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) Strengthening its ties with the Arab world, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla met with the Ambassador of the League of Arab States here on Thursday and discussed growing bilateral cooperation between India…
Pakistan Charge D’Affaires summoned over vandalisation of Hindu temple
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) India on Thursday summoned Pakistan Charge D’Affaires Aftab Hasan Khan to lodge a strong protest over the vandalisation of a Hindu temple in Rahimyar Khan in Pakistan’s Punjab province and asked Islamabad to ensure…
India closely monitoring situation in Afghanistan, calls for ceasefire
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) India said on Thursday it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in Afghanistan and called for an “immediate and comprehensive ceasefire”, amid the escalating violence engulfing the war-torn country.…
PM Modi, Tony Abbott discuss ways to boost bilateral trade, investment
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott during which the two discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation to realize the full…
Foreign journos unable to cross over as Pakistan had shut Wagah
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that it had nothing to do with five India-based foreign journalists not being allowed to cross the Wagah border as it was Pakistan that had shut the land border…
Tokyo Olympics, Day 13: Ravi Dahiya, men’s hockey team eye medals, Vinesh Phogat to start…
Tokyo , The men's hockey team and grappler Ravi Dahiya will look to win medals on day 13 of the Tokyo Olympics while Vinesh Phogat will also start her campaign at the Games on Thursday.
The men's hockey team will lock horns against Germany…
Israel says Iran will obtain nuclear weapons materials in 10 weeks
Tel Aviv, Aug 4 (UNI/Sputnik) Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz forecast on Wednesday that Iran will be able to produce military-grade nuclear materials as soon as 10 weeks from now, owing to a sweeping violation of the Joint…
Polish foreign ministry confirms Timanovskaya’s arrival in Warsaw
Warsaw, Aug 4 (UNI/Sputnik) Belarusian Olympic sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya has landed in the Polish capital of Warsaw, Marcin Przydacz, the Polish deputy foreign minister, said on Wednesday.
Timanovskaya was to compete in the women's…
Thousands of people feared trapped by fighting in southern Afghanistan
United Nations, Aug 5 (UNI/Xinhua) The United Nations is deeply concerned about the safety of civilians in Lashkar Gah, the capital city of Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, fearing tens of thousands were trapped by fighting, UN…
