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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to provide more economic and military assistance to Kiev amid the Ukraine-Russia conflict. He explained his pledge , during his unannounced visit to Kyiv and his talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr elensky.

Iran has imposed sanctions on fifteen more US officials after talks to revive a 2015 nuclear deal have stalled. In a statement, Iranian foreign ministry accused the officials of supporting terrorist groups and acts against Iran and Israel’s repressive acts in the region and against the Palestinian people. The officials…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, people staged a massive pro-freedom protest demonstration in the premises of the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar today (Friday). Thousands of Muslims converged at the Jamia Masjid, today, to offer congregational prayers on the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. As the…

Lebanon and the International Monetary Fund have reached an agreement on an economic reform plan that could potentially unlock around three billion dollars of funding over several years. In a statement, Deputy Prime Minister Saadeh Al Shami called for full cooperation between all sides for the recovery of economy.

Russia has expressed regret over suspension of its membership in the UN Human Rights Council for its invasion of Ukraine saying that Moscow will continue to defend its interests using every possible legal means. In a statement, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said we have significant losses of troops. And it…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will strive to achieve all goals in talks with Kiev. He was addressing a press conference in Moscow today following negotiations with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in Moscow. He said talks between Russia and Ukraine are not proceeding smoothly, but we will…

Ambassadors of the European Union member states approved the fifth package of anti-Russian sanctions. The volume of sanctions on exports is estimated at 10 billion euro, while restrictions on imports of raw materials and critically important materials will affect products worth 5.5 billion euro in total.

The United Nations Development Program in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the poor economic situation of the Afghan people, saying that millions of people in the country are facing economic challenges. In a statement, the head of the UNDP in Afghanistan said we does not consider humanitarian aid to Afghanistan…

In Yemen, President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi has called on the Houthi militia to sit at the negotiating table with the government to reach a political settlement and end the seven-year war. In a statement, he urged Houthi militia to return as a Yemeni political component that adheres to national constants,…

North Korea has warned that it would use nuclear weapons if attacked. According to North Korea’s state news agency, KCNA, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader, said that Pyongyang would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if South Korea attacked. Her comments appear to be in…

The Russian Foreign Ministry has strongly criticised the United States over its alleged interference into the internal politics of Pakistan. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Maria Zakharova in a statement pointed out that American officials had been exerting pressure on Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and gave him an ultimatum interrupting…

In Hungary, at least five people were killed and more than 10 injured when a van crashed into a train in southern part of the country. The incident happened at a crossing near the Hungarian-Serbian border.

In Sri Lanka, cabinet has resigned amid protests against inflation, severe shortages of essentials and social media ban. All 26 cabinet members except President and his elder brother Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa submitted letters of resignation at a late-night meeting. The resignations come after the government imposed a social media…

In the United States, six people have been killed and another twelve injured in a mass shooting incident in California. Police said the shooting occurred in the city of Sacramento after a “large fight” broke out in its downtown area.

United Kingdom has pledged an additional amount of 374 million US dollars for Afghanistan. According to media reports, the amount will be used for life-saving food and other aid purpose.

The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi group in Yemen has said that it would halt military operations from today, following a United Nations’ call for a truce during Ramadan. In a statement, coalition’s spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki said the decision came amid international efforts to end the Yemeni crisis…

In western Mexico, at least nineteen people have been killed in an armed attack in Michoacán state. According to media reports, gunmen swooped down on an illegal cockfighting pit in the community of Las Tinajas and opened fire. The motive behind the attack is not yet clear but a number…

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un says his country plans to develop more powerful means of attack. In a statement, he said North Korea might perform additional launches or even test a nuclear device soon as it pushes to modernise its arsenal.

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K), the shrine of a Sufi saint was gutted in fire in Nowshera, area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. An official said that fire engulfed the shrine of Syed Sakhi (RA) and within a short span of time razed the structure, mainly built…

Seven people were killed and more than 40 others injured when a bus fell into a deep ravine in South Indian State of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.

Qatar has underlined the importance of reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran. Speaking at the Doha Forum international conference, Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said dialogue constitutes an important step towards increasing security and stability in the region. He said we believe in diplomatic solutions to maintain global…