Xinjiang sanctions: Boris Johnson slams China
Mar 29, 2021, at 04:00 am
London: British PM Boris Johnson has slammed China for imposing sanctions on nine UK individuals and four entities and said the freedom to speak out in opposition against the abuse faced by Uyghurs in Xinjiang is fundamental.
Chinese tech firms now facing another US challenge
Mar 29, 2021, at 03:42 am
Washington: The US Securities and Exchange Commission has started implementing an ex-President Donald Trump era law which might soon make certain New York-listed Chinese tech firms to take the decision of leaving the nation.
Over 90 people killed at Myanmar protests on Saturday - AAPP
Mar 29, 2021, at 02:10 am
Bangkok/Sputnik: The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) in Myanmar says over 90 people died during the Saturday clashes between protesters and security forces.
Australia cut access to parliament's IT over fears of cyber attack from abroad - Military
Mar 29, 2021, at 12:59 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Australia's Assistant Minister for Defense Andrew Hastie said on Sunday that the government cut access to the Parliament's IT and email services in a bid to thwart a cyber attack incoming from a foreign actor.
Narendra Modi won minds and hearts of people: Bangladeshi Minister says over vaccine delivery
Mar 29, 2021, at 12:52 am
Dhaka: A senior Bangladeshi minister has appreciated Indian PM Narendra Modi and said he has won the hearts and minds of the people in the South Asian nation.
1971 genocide: Bangladeshi-Americans demonstrate outside Pakistan Embassy in Washington
Mar 29, 2021, at 12:29 am
Washington: Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM), a US-based Bangladeshi organisation, last week organized a car rally and demonstrated outside the Pakistani Embassy in Washington DC demanding an apology for the 1971 genocide named 'Operation Searchlight'.
Citizens slam Pakistan’s military parade on National Day amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Mar 29, 2021, at 12:21 am
Islamabad: Pakistan Army's decision to hold Republic Day parade last week has earned criticisms from a section of citizens due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Putin says Russian Covid-19 vaccines have no serious registered side effects
Mar 28, 2021, at 11:34 pm
Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky, Russia/Sputnik: Russian COVID-19 vaccines have not had any serious registered side effects so far, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Indonesia: Suicide blast outside Catholic church leaves 14 hurt
Mar 28, 2021, at 10:28 pm
Makassar: At least 14 people were injured as a suspected suicide blast hit outside a Catholic church in the Indonesian city of Makassar on Sunday, media reports said.
France's Emmanuel Macron says nothing decided yet on further COVID-19 restrictions
Mar 28, 2021, at 09:26 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The French government will assess the impact of the current COVID-19 restrictions, but nothing has been decided yet on any further measures, President Emmanuel Macron said in an exclusive interview with Journal du Dimanche.
Container ship blocking Suez Canal could be relocated tonight : Source
Mar 28, 2021, at 08:54 pm
Cairo/Sputnik: The Ever Given container ship that is blocking the Suez Canal could be moved as soon as tonight, during high tide, a source in the Suez Canal administration told Sputnik.
US condemns China’s response sanctions over Xinjiang: Secretary of State
Mar 28, 2021, at 03:23 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States condemns China’s response sanctions introduced against persons and legal entities in the United States and Canada over these countries' unilateral restrictions linked to the Chinese region of Xinjiang, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Pakistan signs $1.3 billion deal with World Bank
Mar 28, 2021, at 12:32 am
The World Bank has signed agreements with Pakistan’s government to provide the country $1.33 billion in assistance to boost its foreign reserves and social sectors, reported Dawn.
Pakistan apex court says prosecution failed to prove Omar Sheikh guilty in Daniel Pearl case
Mar 28, 2021, at 12:27 am
Pakistan Supreme Court came hard on the government for failing to provide enough evidence and prove Omar Sheikh guilty of murdering US journalist Daniel Pearl, reported Dawn. The court, in its judgment, said the evidence furnished during the trial was full of factual and legal defects. The judgment also explained the reasons why the Supreme Court had earlier on January 28 acquitted him.
As Bangladesh turns 50, world leaders hail its success story
Mar 28, 2021, at 12:23 am
Bangladesh deserves admiration for the progress made in economic and human development, are the words of French President Emmanuel Macron when joined many world leaders wishing South Asia’s youngest country on its 50th anniversary.
Taliban warns US against keeping troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1
Mar 27, 2021, at 11:56 pm
The Taliban has warned the United States against keeping foreign troops in Afghanistan beyond 1 May, saying any stay beyond the deadline would continue violence in the country, reported TOLOnews.
Bhutan approves 10 FDI projects amidst pandemic, India remains major investor
Mar 27, 2021, at 11:54 pm
The Bhutanese government has approved 10 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects amidst the COVID-19 pandemic last year. According to the FDI annual report 2020, five of the projects are in the manufacturing sector and the others in the service sector. Ferro Alloys and IT were the most attractive sectors for FDI in 2020.
Nepal for first time issues licences to mountain guides
Mar 27, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Nepal for the first time has started distributing licences to mountain guides in a bid to bring professionalism to mountain tourism. The first to receive the licence from the Department of Tourism is mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa, who has scaled Mt Everest 24 times, which is a world record.
Biden nominates Indian American Seema Nanda as Labour Department solicitor
Mar 27, 2021, at 11:34 pm
US President Joe Biden has nominated yet another Indian American, Seema Nanda, a former CEO of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), to be the Department of Labour solicitor, the White House announced on Friday.
Biden invites Modi, Hasina, Tshering to climate summit
Mar 27, 2021, at 11:30 pm
US President Joe Biden has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join him for the World Leaders Summit on Climate that he is virtually convening on April 22 and 23.
Joe Biden suggests ‘Democratic’ alternative to China’s Belt and road project
Mar 27, 2021, at 11:24 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden told reporters that he suggested to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson developing an international infrastructure project to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Finnish Foreign Ministry summons Chinese Ambassador over Xinjiang, EU sanctions
Mar 27, 2021, at 11:18 pm
Helsinki/Sputnik: Chinese Ambassador to Helsinki Chen Li was summoned to the Finnish Foreign Ministry over Xinjiang situation and Beijing's decision to impose sanctions against several European officials and entities, the Chinese Embassy in Finland reported on Friday.
US fines UK man $570 mln for Bitcoin fraud scheme : Regulator
Mar 27, 2021, at 11:12 pm
Washington/Sputnik: A US court ordered a UK man to pay more than $570 million after finding he operated a bitcon fraud scheme, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said in a statement.
At least 5 people killed, 24 injured in residential building collapse in Cairo
Mar 27, 2021, at 11:06 pm
Cairo/Moscow/Sputnik: At least five people died and 24 others were injured on Saturday as a result of a collapse of a 10-story residential building in Cairo, media reported, citing a statement by the Cairo province authorities.
Two dead, 8 injured in shootings at US' Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Police
Mar 27, 2021, at 10:52 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Two people are dead and eight others received injuries after a series of shootings, one of which was officer-involved, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in the United States on Friday, according to police.
Afghanistan: District police chief, 9 other cops killed in suspected Taliban attack
Mar 27, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Kabul: A police chief and nine other cops were killed as Taliban terrorists attacked Afghanistan's Lashkargah city, media reports said on Saturday.
Myanmar army putting country’s future at risk, UN Special Envoy warns
Mar 27, 2021, at 10:27 pm
New York: The military in Myanmar has turned on citizens and is putting the nation’s future at risk, the UN Special Envoy for the country warned on Friday in a statement issued on the eve of the annual celebration of Armed Forces Day.
100 million more children fail basic reading skills because of COVID-19
Mar 27, 2021, at 10:23 pm
New York: A new study released on Friday by the UN cultural agency, reveals that more than 100 million more children than expected, are falling behind the minimum proficiency level in reading, due to COVID-related school closures.
Deep concern for thousands of Eritrean refugees ‘scattered’ in Ethiopia’s Tigray
Mar 27, 2021, at 10:16 pm
New York: In Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region there’s deep concern for thousands of Eritrean refugees whose camps have been found burned to the ground, confirming satellite imagery and testimony from those who have fled attacks.
Mar 27, 2021, at 03:07 pm
Islamabad: The Pakistan Supreme Court on Friday revealed the detailed verdict in the Jan 28 decision to release Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh, who was arrested on charges of kidnapping and killing American journalist Daniel Pearl, where it was said that all charges against him could not be proven by the prosecution.