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Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un discuss bilateral cooperation in diverse fields
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met at the Vostochny cosmodrome in Amur today and discuss bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. Both leaders discussed a range of issues including ways and means to enhance bilateral ties in defense and space sectors as well as strategic…
Read More »North Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles as the country leader Kim Jong Un is to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Amur today. South Korean and Japanese military officials said the missiles were fired from the Sunan area in Pyongyang into the Sea of Japan. Kim Jong Un and…
Read More »Terrorist commander Badshah Khan killed in Afghanistan
Terrorist commander Badshah Khan has been killed in Paktika province of Afghanistan. According to the details, the right hand of Mufti Noor Wali was killed in a landmine blast. Badshah Khan’s name was included in the most wanted list. He remained involved in different attacks on Pakistan Armed Forces.
Read More »43rd ASEAN Summit begins in Jakarta today
The 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit began in Jakarta today. Addressing the opening session, Indonesian President Joko Widodo called on the 10-member bloc to devise a long-term tactical strategy relevant to expectations of the people. He said the ASEAN has agreed not to be a proxy to any…
Read More »2nd annual summit of ASEAN’s Leaders, FMs in Jakarta tomorrow
The second annual summit of Leaders and Foreign Ministers of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta tomorrow. The summit will deliberate on strengthening regional economic integration and unifying different voices over issues such as energy transition financing, food security and the use of local currencies. On the sidelines…
Read More »Int’l Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances being observed today
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is being observed today to raise awareness about this global crime. In a message on the day, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said impunity compounds the suffering and anguish calling on Member States to fulfil their responsibility. He said under international human…
Read More »Outrage in India as teacher tells students to slap Muslim classmate
The incident of slapping a seven-year old Muslim student by his classmates on the instructions of their Hindu teacher has sparked widespread outrage. The video of the incident, which took place in the Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh, shows the boy fearfully standing in front of his classmates as the…
Read More »France to ban wearing abaya dress in schools
France will ban children from wearing the abaya in the state-run schools. French Education Minister Gabriel Attal said in an interview with TV channel that the abaya could no longer be worn in schools. The French Council of Muslim Faith, a national body encompassing many Muslim associations, has said items…
Read More »Palestine calls for Int’l pressure on Israel to stop illegal settlements in West Bank
Palestinian Authority has called for international pressure on the Israeli government to stop sponsorship of illegal settlements in the West Bank. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry made the appeal in a press statement after Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farms in the West Bank. It said Israeli government is fully and directly…
Read More »Japan releases treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific Ocean
Japan has released treated water from its Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. In a statement, the UN’s atomic regulator said the discharge meets safety standards and will have a negligible impact on humans and the environment. However, neighbours including China, South Korea and the Pacific islands have criticized…
Read More »BRICS fosters growth for partners, says Zimbabwean minister
BRICS has become attractive to developing nations and is fostering development based on fairness and transparency in global trade practices, a senior Zimbabwean official told Xinhua in a recent interview. Developing countries are facing myriad challenges that are directly linked to the uneven relations caused by the current international mechanisms…
Read More »Xi Story: A champion of closer people-to-people ties among BRICS countries
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, and pay a state visit to South Africa from Aug. 21 to 24. According to Xinhua report , Ahead of his trip, Xi replied to a letter from the faculty and students of the Confucius Institute…
Read More »US, Japan and Australia plan joint navy drills in disputed South China Sea
The United States, Japan and Australia are planning a joint navy drill in the South China Sea off the western Philippines this week to underscore their commitment to the rule of law in the region after a recent show of Chinese aggression in the disputed waters, Filipino security officials said…
Read More »Palestine rejects Israel’s further settlements in West Bank
Palestine has rejected Israeli government’s plan to allocate 190 million dollars fund for its illegal settlement constructions in the West Bank. In a statement, Palestinian Foreign Ministry said Israeli government is racing against time to steal more land for illegal settlements in the West Bank. It said Israel is fully…
Read More »Leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Palestine call for ending Israeli occupation
Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine have stressed on ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands in order to revive the peace process. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian cause during the tripartite conference in Egypt’s New…
Read More »UAE astronaut from space congratulates Pakistanis on Independence Day
Astronaut of the United Arab Emirates Sultan Al Neyadi joined in Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations from 400 kilometers above earth and felicitated the Pakistani nation. Sultan Al Neyadi shared on twitter a picture of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, taken from the International Space Station. The UAE astronaut, who is coming to…
Read More »Chinese mainland announces anti-dumping measure on PC imports from Taiwan
The Chinese commerce ministry on Monday announced that deposits will be levied on polycarbonate (PC) imports from the Taiwan region starting from Tuesday as an anti-dumping measure. According to Xinhua PC imports from Taiwan have engaged in dumping activities, causing concrete damages to the mainland’s PC industry, the commerce ministry…
Read More »Mainland firmly opposes Lai Ching-te’s U.S. “stopover”: spokesperson
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday voiced firm opposition to visit by Lai Ching-te to the United States in any name or under whatever pretext. According to Xinhua Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks when asked for comments on Lai’s arriving in…
Read More »US: Death toll rises to 55 in devastating wildfires
In the United States, the death toll has risen to 55 in the devastating wildfires which forced thousands to flee their home in the State of Hawaii. In a statement, Hawai Governor Josh Green termed the wildfires the largest natural disaster in the state history saying 80 percent of tourist…
Read More »Myanmar: 23 killed, 30 missing after boat sinks
In Myanmar, at least 23 Rohingya people have been killed and 30 others are missing as their boat sank in the Bay of Bengal while fleeing Rakhine state. Eight people who survived the mishap, said they were trying to reach Malaysia when their boat foundered and was abandoned by its…
Read More »Xi says China to work with Pakistan to build CPEC into exemplary project of high-quality B&R cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday China will work with Pakistan to aim for high-standard, sustainable and livelihood-enhancing outcomes and further build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into an exemplary project of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message to the Decade of China-Pakistan…
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