Islamabad mall sealed following brawl between Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif, Imran Khan’s party ?

Islamabad, Pakistan, December 8, 2008 (ANI): Pakistani authorities sealed Jinnah Avenue in Islamabad following a verbal altercation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (PTI) and Sardar Tanveer Ilyas (PTI). Sharif was gesturing to Ilyas and asking him to move to his own seat. A witness said that Sharif left the venue after completing his speech. He didn’t … Read more

Systematic exclusion of Afghan women under Taliban continues, says?

Colombo [ Sri Lanka], December 9, (ANI),: Sri Lanka schools were closed due to high levels of pollution after Cyclone Mandous passed its coast, raising strong wind and rain. Al Jazeera reported that in Sri Lanka, the sky was blue and there was sporadic rainfall. Health authorities advised elderly and children to stay indoors. According to Daily Mirror’s weather forecast Sri Lanka, heavy showers … Read more

Sri Lanka shuts schools as Cyclone Mandous raises pollution?

Colombo [ Sri Lanka], December 9, (ANI), Sri Lanka Schools closed due to high levels of air pollution as Cyclone Mandous passed close by the coast, raising strong winds & rain. Al Jazeera reports that the sky became blue in Sri Lanka’s Capital Colombo and other cities due to sporadic rain. Children and seniors were advised by health officials to stay indoors. … Read more

US announces military assistance worth USD 275 million for Ukraine?

Washington, USA, December 10, 2010 (ANI): Friday’s announcement by the United States Defence Department of a new military assistance package in USD 275million for Ukraine was made. This package includes ammunition for high mobility artillery missile systems (HIMARS), additional ammunition for 80,000 155mm artillery rounds, and counter-Unmanned Aerial System equipment. The US also announced an assistance … Read more

Nepal SC annuls Parliament Secretariat’s letter calling Chief Justice?

Beijing (China), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Xi Jinping, who has seized power in the 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party for the third time, “ensured total control” and loyalty to the army, The Hong Kong Post reported. Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has directed that the army prepare to concentrate their energy on efficiency in … Read more

Xi Jinping ensures “complete control” of Chinese military after securing third term in power?

Beijing (China), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Xi Jinping, who has seized power in the 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party for the third time, “ensured total control” and loyalty to the army, The Hong Kong Post reported. Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has directed that the army prepare to concentrate their energy on efficiency in … Read more

Chances high for Putin’s participation in 2023 G20 Summit in India: Russian Sherpa?

Moscow (Russia), December 10, (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely participate in the G20 Summit at New Delhi in September 2023. This is according to Russia’s G20 (Sherpa), Svetlana Lukash. “I hope that [Russia’s President] will attend the G20 Summit. This is his decision. Now that the next summit is one-year away, I can’t answer such a question. Lukash stated that … Read more

Chances high for Putin’s participation in 2023 G20 Summit in India?

Moscow (Russia), December 10, (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely participate in the G20 Summit at New Delhi in September 2023. This is according to Russia’s G20 (Sherpa Svetlana Lukash. “I hope that [Russia’s President] will attend the G20 Summit. This is his decision. Now that the next summit is one-year away, I can’t answer such a question. Lukash stated that … Read more

Taliban pushes Afghan media to margin again?

Kabul (Afghanistan), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Instead sharing a strategy for media personnel in Afghanistan the Taliban have pushed media outlets to the margin again. They claim that authorities are planning to give proper direction to media outlets. Khaama Press reported Friday. According to Khaama Press, Mohammad Younis Rashid (executive of the Information and Cultural … Read more

At UNSC, India abstains from vote on resolution that exempts?

New York [USA], December 10, (ANI): India abstains from voting in United Nations Security Council on a resolution which exempts humanitarian assistance efforts from sanction. The 14-member Council, which includes the US and Ireland, adopted the draft resolution to exempt humanitarian assistance efforts from sanctions. Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative at the UN explained that India’s concern was triggered … Read more