Pakistan Army rejects allegations of meddling in country's political affairs
Jan 12, 2021, at 10:40 pm
Islamabad/UNI: Pakistan Army has rejected the opposition’s criticism of its meddling in the country's political affairs and said there is no reason for the opposition alliance — Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) — to march to Rawalpindi, where the military headquarters are located.
Second US congresswoman tests positive for COVID-19 after capitol unrest
Jan 12, 2021, at 10:16 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Pramila Jayapal, a member of the US House of Representatives, said on Monday that she contracted COVID-19 after being locked down in the same room with a number of Republican lawmakers who refused to wear masks during the unrest in the Capitol last week.
Guterres to seek second five-year term as UN Secretary-General
Jan 12, 2021, at 04:52 pm
New York: António Guterres confirmed on Monday that he will be seeking a second five-year term as UN Secretary-General, which would begin in January 2022.
Serious repercussions likely to follow US plan to designate Yemen combatants terrorists, UN warns
Jan 12, 2021, at 04:45 pm
New York: The United States government’s decision to designate Ansar Allah, more commonly known as the Houthi rebel group in Yemen, as terrorists, is likely to have “serious humanitarian and political repercussions”, the UN spokesperson said on Monday.
West Africa: Democracy ‘a constant process’ top UN official tells Security Council
Jan 12, 2021, at 04:37 pm
New York: While elections are one-time events, “democracy is a constant process of deliberation and consultation” where dialogue provides an “important arena for the building of national consensus”, the top UN official in West Africa told the Security Council on Monday.
US to start Security lockdown in downtown Washington for Biden inauguration Wednesday
Jan 12, 2021, at 04:16 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The US government will start a security lockdown in downtown Washington, DC beginning on Wednesday for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, six days earlier than previously planned, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said in a statement.
Privacy row: Whatsapp clarifies messages with friends, family remain safe
Jan 12, 2021, at 03:34 pm
Washington: Facebook-owned messaging service Whatsapp on Tuesday clarified that its privacy policy update does not affect the privacy of users' messages with friends or family.
Terrorists carry out 21 attacks on Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone: Reconciliation Center
Jan 12, 2021, at 03:24 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Members of the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group (banned in Russia) shelled Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone 21 times over the past 24 hours, Rear Adm. Vyacheslav Sytnik, the deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Monday.
US House to consider Trump’s impeachment Wednesday : Schedule
Jan 12, 2021, at 03:01 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The US House of Representatives plans to meet on Wednesday to consider impeaching President Donald Trump for 'incitement of insurrection' at the Capitol, according to a schedule update released on Monday.
Saudi Arabia backs US plans to designate Houthis as terrorists: Foreign Ministry
Jan 12, 2021, at 02:38 pm
Doha/Sputnik: Saudi Arabia supports Washington's plans to designate Yemen's Houthi rebel movement, which Riyadh has been fighting since 2015, as a terrorist organization, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
US House to consider article to impeach Trump on Wednesday or Thursday: Lawmaker
Jan 12, 2021, at 06:15 am
Washington/Sputnik: The US House of Representatives will vote as early as Wednesday on an Article of Impeachment against President Donald Trump over his role in the storming of the Capitol, Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern said in an interview on Monday.
Canada: RCMP investigates COVID-19 related massive death in Alberta meat plant outbreak
Jan 12, 2021, at 03:49 am
Alberta/IBNS: A criminal investigation has been launched by the RCMP in Canada's Alberta into a COVID-19 death due to a massive meat plant outbreak in the province, media reports said.
Turkish regulator starts probe against WhatsApp, Facebook over privacy policy - Reports
Jan 11, 2021, at 10:45 pm
Ankara/Sputnik: Turkey's competition regulator has launched investigation against WhatsApp and Facebook due to their new privacy policy, Anadolu news agency reported on Monday.
Afghanistan: Car bomb blast leaves one person killed
Jan 11, 2021, at 09:36 pm
Kabul: A car bomb, which targeted National Directorate of Security (NDS) personnel in southern Helmand province region of Afghanistan, left at least one person killed on Monday, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistan: Two minor girls set ablaze over marriage dispute
Jan 11, 2021, at 05:44 pm
Muzaffargarh: A marriage dispute in Leshariwala locality in Pakistan turned violent when minor girls were set ablaze, media reports said on Sunday.
At least 19 protesters arrested in Minsk on Sunday : Watchdog
Jan 11, 2021, at 03:01 pm
Minsk/Sputnik: At least 19 people were arrested in Minsk on Sunday for participating in unauthorized protests, the unregistered Viasna human rights center said.
Strong 'Quad' would safeguard multilateralism: Pompeo
Jan 11, 2021, at 02:46 pm
Washington/UNI: United States Secretary of State Mike R Pompeo said on Sunday that a strong 'Quad' would ensure multilateralism in the world.
A strong 'Quad' would safeguard multilateralism : Pompeo
Jan 11, 2021, at 06:44 am
Washington/UNI: United States Secretary of State Mike R Pompeo said on Sunday that a strong 'Quad' would ensure multilateralism in the world.
Five abducted Bangladeshi nationals rescued from Yemen
Jan 11, 2021, at 03:17 am
Dhaka/UNI: Five Bangladeshi nationals have been rescued and repatriated from Yemen, who were arrested by the Houti Coast Guard on 14th February 2020.
Pakistan: Blast hits Balochistan, four injured
Jan 11, 2021, at 03:05 am
Quetta: An explosion hit Turbat's Cinema bazaar in Balochistan region of Pakistan and left at least four people hurt on Sunday, media reports said.
Lifting all restrictions on relations with Taiwan, says Mike Pompeo
Jan 11, 2021, at 02:41 am
Washington/UNI: US State Secretary Mike Pompeo has announced that the US would deepen it's engagement with Taiwan as it is lifting all restrictions on relations with Taiwan.
We did not let China play procedural games over J&K: French President Emmanuel Macron's Advisor
Jan 11, 2021, at 02:39 am
New Delhi: Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, has said his country has never let China play any procedural games regarding the security concern in Kashmir.
Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker sent to jail again
Jan 11, 2021, at 02:30 am
Hong Kong: A Hong Kong court has revoked bail for former lawmaker and Democratic Party chairman, Wu Chi-wai, who was charged with joining an alleged unauthorized demonstration last year.
National Security Law: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested
Jan 11, 2021, at 02:12 am
Beijing: China's attempt to control activists and their free voices became evident once again when Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested Thursday over an alleged violation of the city's national security law.
Protests in Bangladesh against atrocities against minorities in Pakistan
Jan 11, 2021, at 02:09 am
Dhaka: A large section of people recently protested in Bangladesh capital Dhaka against the ongoing atrocities on minorities in Pakistan, which had once unleashed horrors in the people of Bangladesh during its independence movement that culminated in the birth of a new nation in 1971.
New Zealand's Central Bank says targeted by hack, sensitive data may be compromised
Jan 11, 2021, at 02:06 am
Moscow/Sputnik: New Zealand’s central bank on Sunday said it was responding to an illegal data breach that may have potentially accessed sensitive information.
Top diplomats of Australia, Canada, UK, US express concern over Hong Kong mass arrests
Jan 11, 2021, at 02:00 am
Moscow/Sputnik: The top diplomats of Australia, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom expressed their concern with the recent arrest of scores of pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, a joint statement shared by Washington’s State Department said.
Afghanistan: Magnetic bomb blast leaves NPPF spokesman, 2 others killed in Kabul
Jan 10, 2021, at 09:41 pm
Kabul: A magnetic bomb blast in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Sunday left at least three people, including a spokesman for National Public Protection Force (NPPF) Zia Wadan, killed, media reports said.
Blackout: Major power outage hits Pakistan
Jan 10, 2021, at 09:25 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan plunged into darkness after a major power breakdown occurred in the country.
Covid-19 death toll in US exceeds 370,000
Jan 10, 2021, at 02:30 pm
Washington/UNI: Latest data from the Johns Hopkins University shows that the number of fatalities from COVID-19 has surpassed 370,000 in the United States.