Moscow bars entry of 54 British citizens from entering Russia
The Russian government has barred 54 British citizens from entering the country, media reports said.
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China launches joint patrols, military exercises around Taiwan
Nanjing: The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army on Saturday launched joint air and sea patrols and military exercises of the navy and air force around the island of Taiwan.
Pakistan's Rwadari Tehreek organizes Equality March in Lahore, demands equal status for all citizens
Activists of Pakistan's Rwadari Tehreek organized an ‘Equality March’ on August 11 in front of the Lahore Press Club to demand for equal status for all citizens.
Pakistan: Minorities participate in 'Rights March' in Karachi
A ‘Minority Rights March’ was organized by Pakistan Darawer Itehad on August 11 at Frere Hall, Karachi on the occasion of International Minority Day.
‘Increasing militarisation’ of DPR Korea fuelling rise in human rights violations
Continuing ‘severe, widespread and long-standing” violations against citizens of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) by their own Government, must not be viewed in isolation from wider peace and security issues on the Peninsula, said the UN human rights chief on Thursday.
US, Japan, S Korea to confirm commitments to security in Taiwan Strait
Washington: Leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan, during their trilateral meeting in Camp David on Friday, will confirm their commitments to the security in the Taiwan Strait, a senior US administration official told reporters.
Armenia-Azerbaijan: Crucial to have ‘unimpeded passage’ of aid through Lachin Corridor, Security Council hears
There must be “rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for all civilians in need” via the Lachin Corridor, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday.
Singapore: 10 foreign nationals arrested over seizure of $735 million in cash and assets
The Singapore police on Friday said ten foreigners have been arrested on suspicion of committing offences such as forgery and money laundering after about USD 735 million worth of cash and assets were seized in raids across the country.
From the Field: The secret life of Venezuelan migrants in Curaçao
A Venezuelan woman has been talking about how she made a perilous journey across the Caribbean Sea to the tourist island of Curaçao and how she is now forced to live a secretive existence due to her illegal status.
Yemen: Warring parties must take concrete steps towards an inclusive peace
In briefings to the Security Council on Wednesday, two senior UN officials highlighted the need for progress towards peace in war-torn Yemen amid ongoing political, economic and humanitarian challenges.
Paris: Man arrested for jumping off Eiffel Tower with a parachute
Paris: A man was arrested in Paris after he jumped off the iconic Eiffel Tower with a parachute, media reports said on Friday.
China: Nine killed, two hurt as fire breaks out at inn in Liping County
At least nine people were killed and two others injured after a fire broke out early Friday at an inn in Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, said the local emergency management authority.
Israel to provide Germany with Arrow 3 missile defence systems for $3.5 billion
Jerusalem/UNI: The Israeli Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that the United States has granted approval for the deal, which is valued at a record $3.5 billion, of Israel's Arrow 3 missile defense system to Germany.
Canada: Manitoba general elections to be held Oct 3, registration agents to visit homes Aug 17-24
Manitoba/IBNS: Registration agents for Manitoba polls will be visiting homes throughout the province from Aug 17 to 24, to register eligible Manitobans to vote in the general election, expected on Oct 3, a news release has said.
Four more Chinese nationals held by Nepal police in gold smuggling case
Kathmandu: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police apprehended four additional Chinese nationals, including a woman, on Wednesday, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a gold smuggling operation, according to epardafas.
Death toll from Hawaii wildfires reaches 110
Hawaii/UNI: The number of people killed in one of the deadliest fires in US history that swept Hawaii has reached 110, Hawaii Governor Josh Green said Wednesday.
Terrorist attack in Niger claims life of 17 soldiers
Niamey/Niger/UNI: 17 soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists in West Niger's Tillaberi region on Tuesday, the Ministry of National Defense of Niger's junta said Wednesday.
Terrorist attack in Niger claims life of 17 soldiers
Niamey/Niger/UNI: 17 soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists in West Niger's Tillaberi region on Tuesday, the Ministry of National Defense of Niger's junta said Wednesday.
US Prez and First Lady to visit Huwaii after the wildfires
Washington/UNI: President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be traveling to Maui on August 21 as a response to the deadliest wildfires in Hawaii, states White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Multiple churches vandalised in Pakistan over blasphemy charges
Several churches in Pakistan's Jaranwala region were vandalised by an angry mob over blasphemy allegations on Wednesday.
Australian couple accused of having sex with dogs, filming
An Australian couple has been charged with five counts of bestiality after they allegedly engaged in a series of sexual acts involving dogs.
Afghanistan: Blast rocks Taloqan, 2 hurt
Kabul: An explosion hit Taloqan region of Afghanistan on Tuesday which left at least two people injured, media reports said on Wednesday.
Ukraine: Three die as Russian airstrikes hit Lutsk and Lviv
Local officials in Ukraine on Wednesday said at least three people died due to Russian missile attacks in the Volyn region of the war-hit country.
France: Two drunken American tourists found sleeping in Eiffel Tower
Two drunk American tourists were caught sleeping in the Eiffel Tower in France following a wild night out in the capital Paris city, media reports said on Wednesday.
France: Tourist plane crashes, three die
Paris: At least three people died when a tourist plane crashed in France on Tuesday.
Rupert Murdoch, 92, is dating 66-year-old retired scientist Elena Zhukova: Report
Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media magnate, is believed to have entered into a new relationship with retired scientist Elena Zhukova, months after abruptly calling off his engagement with Ann Lesley Smith, Independent reported.
Girls shouldn’t wear skimpy clothes or behave flirtatiously: Chinese school instructs students
A controversial sexual harassment course conducted at a middle school in China, a nation which often makes headlines for atrocities on minority communities, has triggered an online row over victim-blaming.
China’s central bank announces rate cuts as economy continues to struggle
In an unexpected move, People’s Bank of China trimmed the interest rate on 401 billion yuan ($55.25 billion) worth of one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) loans from 2.65% to 2.50 on Tuesday.
China using Uyghur woman to spread propaganda among locals in Pakistan: Report
China is trying to use local Uyghurs as a part of its propaganda tool to showcase the happy face of the community among Pakistani people.
Top UN aid official in Ukraine condemns latest wave of indiscriminate attacks
New York: An escalation of Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine has brought more death and injuries to southern regions while hampering aid operations, the UN’s top humanitarian official in the country said on Monday.