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Josep Borrell says discussed regional security with EAM S Jaishankar
European Union and Indian External Affairs Minister also discuss Regional Connectivity in Tashkent
Indian journalist killed in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province
Kabul, Jul 16 (UNI) Danish Siddiqui, an Indian photojournalist working for Reuters, was killed while covering clashes between Afghanistan security forces and Taliban militants in Spin Boldak district in Kandahar.
Afghan Ambassador to India…
At least 58 dead in Germany as heavy rains bring catastrophic flooding
At least 58 people have died and dozens more are missing in Germany after much of western Europe was inundated by record rainfall that brought devastating floods.
“Climate change has arrived in Germany,” the environment minister said, as…
Three uncapped players in Sri Lanka squad for India series
Colombo, July 16 Batsman Lahiru Udara, pace bowler Shiran Fernando and all-rounder Ishan Jayaratne - who are all uncapped -- have been included in a 25-member Sri Lanka squad for the six-match limited-overs series against India that begins…
Tour de France: Matej Mohoric wins Stage 19
Libourne (France), July 16 (IANS) Matej Mohoric of Slovenia claimed Stage 19th of the Tour de France, attacking the breakaway group to surge ahead for a solo victory in the prestigious cycle race, on Friday.
Mohoric representing the…
India yet to plan vs unknown Sri Lanka side: Bhuvneshwar (Ld)
Colombo, July 16 Sri Lanka, plagued by suspension of players due to breaching of Covid-19 protocol and injury withdrawals, are an unknown side that the Indian team here hasn't yet planned against ahead of the six limited-overs games this…
Head of security at Haiti’s presidential residence detained
Port-au-Prince , July 16 The head of security at Haiti's presidential residence has been placed in police custody, as authorities continue to investigate the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise.
Dimitri Herard, who is the…
‘Next 100 days crucial’: Centre hints at third wave
NEW DELHI: Citing the rising Covid cases in many parts of the world as well as a few states in the country, the Centre on Friday raised a red flag saying that situation could get worse from here and added the next 100 days are going to be…
US announces adding 6 Russian entities on its blacklist
Washington , July 17 The US Commerce Department announced on Friday that it is imposing trade restrictions against six Russian entities previously identified as acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests…
Indian journalist killed in clashes in Afghanistan’ Spin Boldak district
Kabul , July 16 Danish Siddiqui, an Indian photojournalist working for Reuters, was killed on Friday during clashes in Spin Boldak district in Kandahar, sources confirmed.
Siddiqui was covering the situation in Kandahar over the last…
Biden, Erdogan top advisers discuss ‘range of regional Issues’
Washington, Jul 16 (UNI/SPUTNIK) White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chief Adviser to the President of Turkey Ibrahim Kalin discussed a range of regional issues in a phone call on Friday, National Security Council…
Biden plans to evacuate 2,500 Afghan interpreters to US
Washington, Jul 17 (UNI/Sputnik) The Biden administration plans to evacuate 2,500 Afghan interpreters and their families to a base in the United States before the US withdrawal from Afghanistan is complete at the end of August, NBC News…
Afghan President blasts Pakistan for supporting Taliban
Tashkent, Jul 16(UNI) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, while speaking at an international summit in Uzbekistan on Friday came down heavily on Pakistan for what he called support to the Taliban.
He urged Pakistan to use its influence and…
Ready to seek mutually satisfactory solution to LAC crisis: China
New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that his country is not to be blamed for the border crisis and it is ready for a mutually acceptable solution with India, according to state-run Xinhua…
Anti-LGBT legislation: EU to launch legal action against Hungary, Poland
Brussels, Jul 15 (UNI/Sputnik) The European Union plans to launch legal action against Hungary and Poland over anti-LGBT legislation, the European Commission said on Thursday.
"The procedures start today. They have been approved by the…
UAE makes Covid-19 vaccine Certificates mandatory for Pak visitors
Islamabad, Jul 15(UAE) The United Arab Emirates(UAE) government said on Thursday that it was revising its travel conditions for visitors from Pakistan.
In a letter to the Government of Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates has conveyed that…
Britney Spears asks judge to remove her father from Conservatorship ‘today’
Washington, Jul 15 (UNI/Sputnik) US pop star Britney Spears has asked the court to immediately dismiss her father, James Spears, as her conservator at a court hearing on July 14, calling for a probe into "conservatorship abuse," media…
US to build support base for Afghan peace regionally, internationally
Washington, Jul 15 (UNI/Sputnik) The United States will continue to solicit strong support for the Afghan peace process both regionally and internationally, Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall said Thursday.
The White…
Indian FM happy after meeting with Bangla FM Abdul Momen
Dhaka, Jul 15 (UNI) Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and Indian Foreign Minister S Jayashankar met on the sidelines of the connective conference in Tashkend, the capital of Uzbekistan.
The meeting was described by…
US B-52 bombers deployed to Indo-Pacific region
Washington, Jul 15 (UNI/Sputnik) A group of US Air Force B-52 bombers have been deployed to the Indo-Pacific region to demonstrate commitment to American allies in the region, Strategic Command said on Thursday.
“A group of U.S. Air Force…