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Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is set to have discussions with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran in an effort to move along talks aimed at restoring Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. The top Qatari diplomat arrived in Tehran today (Wednesday) and is also…

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai says there is need to build normal relations with other countries. In an interview, he said we are member of the international community and cannot live separate from them. He said therefore, Afghanistan’s interaction with the international community, with our fellow Muslim countries and with…

United States President Joe Biden has announced to enhance US military presence in Europe, strengthening NATO to counter threats from all directions. During his meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Madrid on Wednesday, he said that NATO is strong and united and it will be furthered strengthened in…

Dozens of migrants were found dead in an abandoned big rig in San Antonio on Monday in what appears to be the deadliest human smuggling case in modern U.S. history. The bodies of at least 46 people were initially found in the tractor-trailer in the sweltering Texas heat, officials said.…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged world leaders gathered at the G7 summit to do their utmost to end Russia’s invasion of his country by the end of the year. In his closed-door address via video-link to the gathering of leaders in the German Alps, Ukrainian President said battle conditions…

A top UN official in Afghanistan has appealed for greater international aid for the country, after he visited communities affected by last week’s devastating earthquake. Dr Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, said in addition to food assistance and emergency shelter and repair,…

Pakistani-American judge Zahid Qureshi has taken over as district judge. According to a foreign news agency, Zahid Qureshi’s swearing-in ceremony took place in New Jersey, after which he took over as US district judge. Zahid Qureshi is the first Muslim in US history to be appointed to a federal bench…

President Joe Biden is “fine,” after falling off his bike Saturday during a ride in a state park near his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, a White House official said. No medical attention is needed, the official added in a statement released to reporters traveling with the President. “As the President…

Three Palestinians have been killed and 10 wounded as Israeli forces raided Jenin in the occupied West Bank. According to Health Ministry of Palestine sources, about 30 Israeli military vehicles raided Jenin in the early hours and surrounded a car, firing shots at four men sitting inside.

The World Oceans Day is being observed on Wednesday with the theme of “Revitalization: Collective action for the ocean”. The purpose of observance the day is to raise awareness among people about the “impact of human actions on the ocean” and to mobilize citizens for their sustainable management. The day…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won the backing of a majority of Tory MPs in a confidence vote despite a significant revolt against his leadership. The PM won 59% of the vote. In all, 211 Tory MPs voted they had confidence in the PM’s leadership while 148 voted against…

The United States has warned North Korea to face a strong response from the United States, South Korea and the world if it conducts a nuclear test. Addressing a news conference in Seoul after her meeting with South Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said…

The interim government in Afghanistan has signed a deal to hand over the country’s four key airports to a United Arab Emirates company.  Under the deal, the control and management of four international airports Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, and Mazar-e-Sharif will be handed over to the UAE aviation company. The ceremony…

In India, 24 people have been killed and tens of thousands displaced due to severe flooding in the eastern state of Assam. Heavy rains submerged several villages, forcing locals to seek shelter in squalid conditions, sometimes even on roads. Hundreds of rescue camps have been set up to shelter those…

In Australia, the incumbent Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s Liberal-National coalition has failed to win enough seats in elections. Labor party grabbed 72 seats thus Anthony Albanese will be the country’s new Prime Minister overseeing the first Labor government in almost a decade.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the BRICS countries to work together to build a global community of security for all. He made the remarks while delivering a video address at the opening session of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting. The Chinese President called on the five BRICS countries…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country is ready to share its defence expertise with Pakistan. In a video message for the launching ceremony of the MILGEM-class corvette ship, he said the MILGEM project is an indication for the developments to come. He said most modern weapons and sensors…

In India, ten companies of Indian paramilitary forces will be deployed in Punjab to meet security challenges ahead of anniversary of Operation Blue Star. Following a requisition by the state government, Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the deployment of additional force in the state. It was in June, 1984;…

In Sri Lanka, the ruling party has blocked no-confidence motion in the Parliament against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa by majority of 51 votes. The motion moved by Member of Parliament, M.A Sumanthiran to suspend the Standing Orders to debate on the opposition’s motion, accused President Rajapaksa of being responsible for the…

United States Air Force says it has conducted a successful test of a hypersonic weapon, which flew at five times the speed of sound. The Air Force spokesperson in a statement said that the test was conducted off the coast of Southern California.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has expressed deep concern over India’s attempts to redraw the electoral boundaries of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir to alter demographic structure of the territory.      In a statement, the OIC General Secretariat has urged UN Security Council to take immediate cognizance of…