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The United States, the United Kingdom and Canada have imposed new sanctions on Myanmar. The sanctions are focusing on senior military officials, including the newly-appointed chief of the air force and those linked to the arms trade in response to the military’s brutal crackdown on opponents to its rule.

In Afghanistan, a three-day agricultural products exhibition started in Kabul today [Saturday]. During the inauguration ceremony, Acting Deputy Prime Minister of the caretaker government, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar said the exhibition would provide improved seeds and fertilizer to the farmers to bolster their products. He said foreign aid cannot solve…

In Yemen, at least eight people have been killed and three others injured in Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in capital Sanaa. The coalition airstrikes came a day after the Houthi militia launched drone and missile attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.

The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell says Iran and world powers are very close to reach an agreement on reviving their 2015 nuclear deal. Addressing the Doha Forum international conference today [Saturday], he said, we are very close to an agreement and I hope it will be possible.

Russia has accused U.S Department of Defense for direct involvement in developing biological weapon components in Ukraine. During a briefing, Russian Defense Ministry’s spokesman Igor Konashenkov said documents received from Ukrainian employees working at the laboratories have shown that Ukrainian biological projects were directly developed and approved by the Pentagon.

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…