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Russia and Ukraine to hold fifth round of talks today
Russia and Ukraine kept diplomatic path open with a new round of talks yesterday even as Moscow’s military operations continued at Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine. Meanwhile, a convoy of 160 civilian cars left the encircled port city of... View Article
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Global coronavirus infections up for first time in seven weeks: WHO
World Health Organization has said that the number of new coronavirus infections globally rose last week for the first time in seven weeks. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the rise in cases is disappointing but not surprising and urged... View Article
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Israel officially receives first ever UAE ambassador
Israel’s president formally received the first-ever ambassador from the United Arab Emirates, following last year’s historic agreement between the countries to normalise ties. UAE envoy Mohamed Al Khaja delivered his credentials to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin at a ceremony in... View Article
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Myanmar: 18 people killed as police unleashed force on protestors
In Myanmar, at least 18 people were killed today as police and armed forces unleashed force on the protestors demanding restoration of civilian government and release of the deposed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The office of the High... View Article
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India, Pakistan review situation along LoC
India and Pakistan have reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and all other sectors in a free, frank and cordial atmosphere. Defence Ministry said, the Director Generals of Military Operations of both the country held discussions over the... View Article
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Myanmar permanent representative to UN condemns military government in his country
In a major embarrassment to the military government of Myanmar, its permanent representative to the UN on Friday denounced the military coup during an informal briefing by the special envoy of the Secretary General to the UN General Assembly. Permanent... View Article
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FATF decides to keep Pakistan on its Grey List
Global money laundering watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) yesterday decided to keep Pakistan on its terrorism financing Grey list. In an online press briefing from Paris, FATF President Marcus Pleyer said, Islamabad had made progress, but was yet... View Article
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WHO thanks India for sharing Covid-19 vaccine
Director General of World Health Organisation Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus has thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting Vaccine Equity. He said, India’s commitment to COVAX and sharing of COVID-19 vaccine doses with other countries, is helping over 60... View Article
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India kicks off BRICS chairship with inaugural three-day long Sherpas’ meeting
India has kicked off its BRICS Chairship with the inaugural three-day-long Sherpas’ meeting. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Secretary (CPV & OIA) chaired the meeting and introduced our themes, priorities, and calendar for for BRICS 2021.... View Article
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FATF to decide today on Pakistan’s grey list status
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is set to decide today whether or not Pakistan has made considerable efforts to counter terror financing, and take a call on whether the country will continue to remain in the grey list. It... View Article
