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US President Joe Biden says NATO would respond if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine. Joe Biden comments came after emergency summits in Brussels, where Western leaders showed a united front against Russia’s invasion. Biden said the nature of the response would depend on the nature of the use.

China has urged all sides to exercise restraint regarding North Korea’s long-range missiles tests. Addressing a daily briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin expressed serious concern at the present situation.

Japan and South Korea have strongly condemned intercontinental ballistic missile launched by North Korea, terming it blatant and serious threat to the global peace.  The condemnation was made by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his South Korean counterpart Chung Eui-yong during their telephone conversation. Meanwhile, in a statement, the…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Afghan interim government to open schools for all students without any further delay. In a statement, he expressed regret over the announcement by Taliban authorities that girls’ education from the sixth grade has been suspended until further notice. Turkey also urged the interim…

The US President Joe Biden has left for Brussels to attend an emergency NATO summit scheduled to be held tomorrow (Thursday). Talking to press in Washington, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that after meeting European Union and G7 leaders and NATO allies in Brussels, President Biden will visit…

Palestine has condemned Israel for arresting candidates racing for the Palestinian local council elections in the occupied West Bank. In a statement, Palestinian Central Elections Committee termed the arrest a blatant interference in Palestinian internal affairs and called for immediate release of the detained candidates. According to elections commission, the…

United States President Joe Biden has accused Russia of using biological and chemical weapons in the war against Ukraine. Speaking at a Business Roundtable Quarterly Meeting in Washington, he rebutted Moscow’s allegations of using inhumane weapons by Ukrainian forces. He said that President Putin has leveled a baseless allegation that…

Russia has warned the United States that bilateral ties are on the verge of collapsing. In a statement, Russian Foreign Ministry said that the US ambassador to Russia John Sullivan was summoned to Moscow’s Foreign Ministry in this connection. The Ministry said that US President Joe Biden has made unacceptable…

Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed Kingdom’s support for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict through negotiations. Talking to this Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on the phone, Saudi foreign minister discussed with him the situation in Ukraine as well as mediation efforts to end the crisis. Saudi diplomat also discussed achieving…

World Water Day is being observed today (Tuesday) to raise awareness about the importance of fresh water and the sustainable management of fresh water resources. This year’s theme of the day is “Groundwater: making the invisible visible.” In a message in connection with World Water Day, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar…

In Belgium, a car crashed into a crowd killing four people and injuring 20 others seriously in the town of La Louviere on Sunday.                  The authorities said that the incident took place when around a group of 100 people gathered to attend…

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K), complete shutdown will be observed, on Friday against the surge in killings, random arrests and other human rights violations by Indian troops in the territory. Call for the strike has been given by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference leadership. The APHC in…

United State has announced it is close to a deal with Iran on nuclear programme. Speaking to reporters State Department spokesman Ned Price said the issues are surmountable, although the 11-month-old talks are at a very delicate stage.                 He said we are close to a possible deal, but we are…

In the United States, hundreds of people have been evacuated as a wildfire destroyed residential buildings in Florida State. According to Florida Forest Service, dry conditions in the state have created elevated fire dangers, with 148 active wildfires burning across the state. Meanwhile, at least seven people were killed, including…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Modi-led fascist Indian government is using its notorious National Investigation Agency (NIA) to arrest innocent Kashmiris on fake charges and punishing them to create an atmosphere of fear and terror. According to Kashmir Media Service, a court framed charges against seven Kashmiri youth…

India is involved in committing massive, systemic and brazen human rights violations under the patronage of Modi-led Fascist regime. A fresh report released by Asia Watch and Physicians for Human Rights has documented rape cases as source of disrespect to international laws and norms, and fast emerging threats to regional…

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has opened its office in Kabul for coordinating humanitarian efforts in the country.                   In a statement, the Organization said the office will coordinate humanitarian activities with international agencies, and no effort will be spared to address the…

The United Nations Security Council has condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place at the Koocha Risaldar Mosque in Peshawar, on Friday which killed at least 62 people and injured dozens.  In a press statement, the members of the Council expressed their deepest sympathy…

A senior US diplomat has admitted that there are challenges to the human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K). Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said this while briefing members of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Near East, South…

The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of Donald Blome, a career foreign service officer, as the next US Ambassador to Pakistan.  In a statement, US Department of State termed Partnership between Islamabad and Washington as key to progress on regional security, trade and investment, climate change and human rights.…

The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the world, especially the US and European Union, to extend greater financial assistance to people of Afghanistan. Talking to a delegation of traders from South Punjab in Islamabad, President SAARC Chamber Iftikhar Ali Malik said it is better to engage Afghanistan…

Head of the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran on Saturday for holding talks with senior Iranian officials. In a statement, IAEA Spokesman said talks on 2015 Iranian Nuclear Deal in Vienna are widely seen as being at a crunch point, with the next few…