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Russia will continue to exercise its veto in UNSC on Ukraine crisis: US
Washington: Russia will continue to exercise its veto in the United Nations Security Council on issues related to its invasion of Ukraine, the United States has said. Obviously, with Russia as a…
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Boris Johnson expected to visit India towards month end
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning a visit to India towards the end of this month with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties against the backdrop of the ongoing India-UK…
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Ukraine Crisis: Zelensky to address Security Council on Tuesday
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he will address an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday. In his nightly video address, the President said that it is in Ukraine’s…
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US State Department denies role in Imran Khan’s ouster
Washington: The United States once again refuted allegations made by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran that Washington is behind an effort to oust his government from power. “There is absolutely no truth to…
- Pakistan
Imran Khan says he is not ‘anti-Indian’ or ‘anti-American’
Islamabad: Claiming that he was not “anti-Indian or anti-American” or against any country, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said he wanted good relations with all nations based on mutual respect.…
- Health
New CRISPR technique in human blood to help find a cure for HIV
New York: US scientists are using new advances in CRISPR gene-editing technology to uncover new biology that could lead to long-lasting treatments and new therapeutic strategies for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The…
- Pakistan
Pakistan PM Imran Khan names US official who sent ‘threat’ message
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has revealed that Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu had sent a threatening message to him through Pakistan’s envoy Ambassador…
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China sends military, doctors to Shanghai amid COVID-19 outbreak
Beijing: China has sent the military and thousands of healthcare workers into Shanghai city which has been facing the worst COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Chinese media outlet. Citing Chinese People’s Liberation…
- Pakistan
China keeps a close watch on political turmoil in Pakistan
Beijing: A wary China on Sunday kept a close watch on the rapid political developments in Pakistan – its all-weather ally where the Parliament was dissolved at the recommendation of embattled Prime…
- Middle East
Iran FM says ball in US court as agreement close in Vienna talks
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Minister has said the talks in Vienna on the restoration of the 2015 nuclear deal are close to an agreement, noting that Tehran has put forward its proposals and…
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Protest held in Madrid against NATO intervention on Ukraine conflict
Madrid: Hundreds of people demonstrated in Madrid to show their rejection of the conflict in Ukraine and NATO’s intervention. Demonstrators, organised by the popular assembly which was made up of independent organisations and…
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Sri Lankan cricketers concerned over plight of their country
Colombo: As Sri Lanka undergoes one of the worst crisis since itsIndependence, a number of former and current cricketers including those in Maharashtra playing for the Indian Premier League (IPL), expressed their worries…
- Pakistan
Imran Khan to remain in power for next 15 days: Sheikh Rasheed
Islamabad: Imran Khan will remain in power for another 15 days, former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed said on Sunday, hours after the former cricketer-turned-politician, in a controversial move, got the National Assembly…
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Slovak Minister says ready to pay for Russian gas supplies in rubles
Bratislava: Slovakia cannot give up Russian gas and will pay for supplies in rubles if needed, Slovak Economy Minister Richard Sulik said on Sunday. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a…
- Sports
Super-skilled player is mascot for FIFA World Cup 2022
Doha: La’eeb, the official mascot of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar is playful, adventurous and curious. Sporting the flowing Qatari national dress, the mascot seems to be trying to stop…
