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Taliban control 90 pc of Afghanistan, including Mazar-i-Shariff, Kandahar
Moscow, Aug 15 (UNI/Sputnik) The Taliban Islamist movement (banned in Russia) controls 90 percent of the Afghan territory, Iranian media reported.
According to the IRIB broadcaster, the militants have entered the northern city of…
Taliban Spokesman assures all world missions safety in Afghanistan
United Nations, Aug 13 (UNI/Sputnik) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday the situation in Afghanistan is spinning out of control as the Taliban (banned in Russia) accelerates its offensive toward the capital of Kabul.…
77-year-old pontiff of the Madurai Aadheenam no more
MADURAI: The 77-year-old pontiff of the Madurai Aadheenam, Arunagirinatha Gnanasambantha Desika Paramacharya Swamigal, breathed his last at a private hospital here at 9.15 pm on Friday. He was undergoing treatment for respiratory illness.…
Belgium, France call on their citizens to leave war-torn Afghanistan
Moscow, Aug 13 (UNI/Sputnik) Belgium and France have once again urged their citizens in Afghanistan to leave as the Taliban (a terrorist organization, banned in Russia) continue to advance and seize territory.
The latest call to the French…
NY State Assembly suspends Cuomo impeachment after Governor resigned
Washington, Aug 13 (UNI/Sputnik) The New York State Assembly has decided to suspend the impeachment proceedings against Governor Andrew Cuomo after he announced his resignation amid allegations of sexual harassment, Speaker Carl Heastie…
UK troops deployed in Afghanistan to support evacuation of civilians
Moscow, Aug 13 (UNI/Sputnik) The UK military began deployment in Afghanistan to support the evacuation of the country's nationals, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Friday.
"Operation Pitting, the military support to the drawdown of…
Top Indian official in Doha for talks on Afghan peace process
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) A senior official from India is participating in the Afghan peace talks in Doha as the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that it has evacuated all its staff from Mazar-e-Sharif amid a Taliban attack.
The…
India appeals to her Citizens in Afghanistan to leave
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) India on Thursday appealed to its nationals in Afghanistan to leave the war-wracked country even as the Indian Embassy in Kabul issued a fresh advisory urging Indian nationals there to leave by available commercial…
Minister writes to PM over ‘attacks on religious minorities’ in Bangladesh
Minister of state for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, has written to Prime minister Narendra Modi highlighting recent alleged attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh. Thakur is a BJP Lok Sabha MP from Bongaon.…
POWERGRID posts Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹ 5998 crore for Q1FY22.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a ‘Maharatna’ Company under Ministry
of Power, GoI, has delivered a robust quarterly performance. During Q1FY22, the Company reported
PAT of ₹ 5,998 crore and Total Income of ₹ 10,392…
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…
