Australia wants explanation from China on ship-aircraft laser incident
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:01 pm
Canberra/UNI/Sputnik: Australia is awaiting a response from China on the recent incident involving a Chinese vessel pointing a military grade laser at an Australian surveillance aircraft, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday.
Laws passed by PTI govt will be used against PM Imran Khan in future: Maryam
Feb 21, 2022, at 10:22 pm
Pakistan's key opposition leader Maryam Nawaz on Sunday said that the laws which the PTI-led government is passing will be used against Prime Minister Imran Khan and company in future.
UN top court to hear Rohingya genocide today
Feb 21, 2022, at 08:48 pm
The Hague/UNI: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will resume hearing on the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar on Monday and the junta government is expected to represent the country in place of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Bangladesh: Fire triggered by gas explosion in Mymensingh leaves 3 children dead
Feb 21, 2022, at 08:43 pm
Mymensingh: A fire triggered by a gas cylinder explosion in Bangladesh's Mymensingh town on Monday left at least three children dead, media reports said.
China to impose sanction on US over Taiwan
Feb 21, 2022, at 08:30 pm
Beijing/UNI/Sputnik: China decided to take measures against the United States over the sale of weapons to Taiwan and impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday, adding that China would continue to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty.
UNICEF provides support to all public school teachers in Afghanistan for 2 months
Feb 21, 2022, at 06:06 pm
Kabul: As part of efforts to ensure all school-age girls and boys in Afghanistan go to school and learn, UNICEF and partners are providing emergency cash support to all public education teachers for the months of January and February.
Ukraine Issue: Joe Biden accepts joint summit with Vladimir Putin
Feb 21, 2022, at 03:05 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden is open to hold a joint summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, provided that there is no "assault on Ukraine" in the coming days, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
Pakistan: Security forces kill five terrorists
Feb 21, 2022, at 03:53 am
North Waziristan: Pakistan security forces have killed at least five terrorists in North Waziristan, media reports said on Sunday.
Antony Blinken concerned over Russia, Belarus' Joint Drills
Feb 21, 2022, at 02:57 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday he was concerned about Russia and Belarus' decision to extend joint drills.
Russian President Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine forces for escalation in Donbas
Feb 21, 2022, at 02:33 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Russian President Vladimir Putin told his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that the recent escalation in eastern Ukraine was the result of the actions of Kiev's forces, the Kremlin said Sunday.
Ukraine shares security situation with France
Feb 21, 2022, at 02:02 am
Kiev/UNI/Sputnik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he had discussed the current security situation in Donbas with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, and told him that Kiev stands for intensifying the peace process.
Evidence shows Russia plans biggest war in Europe since 1945: Boris Johnson on Ukraine issue
Feb 21, 2022, at 01:09 am
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said evidence has showed Russia is planning "the biggest war in Europe since 1945".
Queen Elizabeth tests COVID-19 positive
Feb 20, 2022, at 11:15 pm
London: Queen Elizabeth has tested COVID-19 positive, confirmed Buckingham Palace.
Paris: Protest held outside FATF office calling to blacklist Pakistan
Feb 20, 2022, at 10:15 pm
Paris: A protest was held in France on Saturday near the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) office to urge the financial watchdog to place Pakistan on its blacklist, media reports said on Sunday.
UK PM Boris Johnson to end Covid self-isolation requirements
Feb 20, 2022, at 09:56 pm
London/UNI/Sputnik: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out a scheme next week to remove Covid-19 self-isolation requirements as part of the country's Living with Covid Plan, his office said.
Canadia truckers' protest: Police arrest 47 'violent' agitators in Ottawa
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:10 pm
Ottawa/UNI: The Canadian Police has arrested at least 47 'Freedom Convoy' protesters in Ottawa as they continued to be "aggressive and assaultive on officers"
Russia planning attack on Ukraine: NATO
Feb 20, 2022, at 02:14 pm
Brussels/UNI/Sputnik: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has accused Russia of planning an attack on Ukraine under a fabricated pretext, at the same time denying the validity of the alliance's commitment in 1991 not to expand eastward.
Norway refuses to recognize Taliban Govt
Feb 20, 2022, at 05:28 am
Oslo/Sputnik: Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said Saturday that Oslo is not considering recognizing the Taliban government (under UN sanctions for terrorism) in Afghanistan.
Afghan envoy to US to step down: Report
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:42 am
Washington, DC: The Afghan ambassador in Washington has stepped down from her post following the new restrictions imposed by the US Department of State on the embassy, media reports said.
Pakistan: Aurat March Lahore launches manifesto of 'justice'
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:39 am
Lahore, Pakistan: Aurat March Lahore has unveiled its manifesto for 2022 centering on the theme of “Reimagining Justice”.
Pakistan has become dangerous country in world for journalists: Hamid Mir
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:32 am
Swat, Pakistan: Senior Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir on Friday said the country has become the most dangerous country in the world for journalists where state machinery failed to protect journalists from raising facts and highlighting public issues.
Unaware what Russian President wants: Zelenskyy
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:20 am
Kiev/UNI/Sputnik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he is not aware of Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions regarding Ukraine, thus proposing a meeting.
Ukrainian President plans to initiate UNSC5 summit
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:05 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that he would initiate a summit of UN Security Council's five permanent members and Ukraine, Germany, and Turkey in order to resolve the security issues in Europe.
Macron to call Putin on Sunday
Feb 20, 2022, at 03:40 am
Paris/UNI/Sputnik: French President Emmanuel Macron will have a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin at 10:00 GMT on Sunday, the BFMTV broadcaster reported Saturday, citing the Elysee Palace.
Online gaming sector is thriving in China despite introducing anti-addiction rules: Report
Feb 20, 2022, at 02:00 am
Beijing: A new research has found that China’s online gaming sector is still doing well regardless of the tough new rules introduced last year to prevent addiction among underage players.
China introduces new decree in Tibet to curb the spread of online religious content
Feb 20, 2022, at 01:51 am
Beijing: The Chinese government has announced a new decree by which it warned Tibetans of possible clamp down on the spread of online religious content that the party deems ‘damaging’, media reports said.
Pakistan: Quetta witnesses protests over non-payment of salaries
Feb 20, 2022, at 01:03 am
Quetta, Pakistan: Anti-government protests rocked Qutta city of Pakistan recently over non-payment of salaries and pensions to the employees of Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Quetta Metropolitan Corporation (MCQ) and other Balochistan Municipal Committees.
Australia says Chinese navy ship fired laser at patrol plane
Feb 20, 2022, at 12:06 am
Melbourne: The Australian Defence Department on Saturday said on Feb 17, a P-8A Poseidon detected a laser illuminating the aircraft while in flight over Australia’s northern approaches.
Suicide bombing in Somalia leaves 10 dead
Feb 19, 2022, at 11:59 pm
Mogadishu/UNI/Xinhua: At least ten people were killed and 15 injured in a suicide bombing in the central Somali town of Beledweyne Saturday, the police and witnesses said.
Training offers a way out of poverty for young victims of Colombian conflict
Feb 19, 2022, at 11:12 pm
New York: Camilo Vergara is one of hundreds of young Colombians benefiting from a UN programme aimed at pulling victims of the country’s former conflict out of poverty, and into stable employment.