Over 100 people protesting against online education near residence of Argentine President
Apr 16, 2021, at 03:10 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik: More than 100 people have gathered near the residence of Argentine President Alberto Fernandez to protest against returning schoolchildren to online education amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Pakistan govt bans TLP after days of violent protests
Apr 16, 2021, at 05:05 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Thursday formally banned the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) after days of violent protests by the members of the radical islamist group following the arrest of their leader.
Pakistan approaches Twitter to block contents directed against judiciary
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:58 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has asked micro-blogging site Twitter to block and remove malicious “trends and tweets” vilifying the superior judiciary of the country, media reports said.
Chinese challenge: Taiwan gearing up to welcome Mike Pompeo
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:53 am
Taiwan is gearing up to welcome former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo later this year, a development that might anger China further.
Ontario reports new record high Covid cases with 4,736 fresh infections, 29 more deaths
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:44 am
Ontario/IBNS: A new record high of 4,736 cases of COVID-19 and 29 more deaths were reported in Ontario on Thursday.
Pakistan: Blast during football match leaves 14 hurt
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:24 am
Khuzdar: A bomb explosion during a football match in Pakistan's Lasbela district on Tuesday left at least 14 people hurt, media reports said.
Pakistan plans to ban Islamist group responsible for recent violence
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:01 am
The Pakistan government is considering a proposal to ban the Tehreek-e-Labbaik-Pakistan ( TLP), the radical Islamist group responsible for the recent violent protests across major cities in the country.
Pakistan: Journalists demonstrate over raid at Wana press club, detention of scribe
Apr 16, 2021, at 03:46 am
Bara: Pakistani journalists in Bara town demonstrated on Tuesday to protest the raid at Wana press club and subsequent detention of a media person, media reports said.
US report showcases severe human rights violations in Pakistan
Apr 16, 2021, at 03:35 am
Islamabad: A US State Department released report on human rights violation has identified unlawful, arbitrary and extrajudicial killings and disappearances as major issues in Pakistan, media reports said.
French Embassy advises its citizens to leave Pakistan
Apr 16, 2021, at 02:39 am
Islamabad/IBNS: The French Embassy on Thursday asked its citizens as well as companies to leave Pakistan temporarily over violent anti-France protests that crippled large parts of the country this week.
US, NATO announce troop withdrawal; Ghani says respect decision
Apr 16, 2021, at 02:19 am
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said he respected the US decision to withdraw US and NATO troops from Afghanistan, adding the government will continue to work with the US and the NATO allies for peace efforts, reported TOLOnews.
Crisis between India, Pakistan to become more intense: US report
Apr 16, 2021, at 02:13 am
Washington:A US report has said the crisis between India and Pakistan will become 'more intense' ahead.
Plea to PPP and ANP to rejoin Pakistani opposition alliance
Apr 16, 2021, at 01:44 am
The chief of the opposition alliance in Pakistan has asked two constituents, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Awami National Party (ANP), to “reconsider” their decision of quitting the alliance but declared that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will continue its struggle even if the two parties do not return to its fold, according to a report in Dawn.
Thaw in India-Pakistan ties chance to demonstrate intentions
Apr 14, 2021, at 11:37 pm
As the Pakistan-India peace process — or at least the shaky beginnings of the latest round — moves forward, several questions swirl over the direction it will take, according to an editorial in Dawn.
Four South Asian nations conclude military exercise in Bangladesh
Apr 14, 2021, at 11:32 pm
A ten-day multinational military exercise called Shantir Ogrosena (Vanguards of Peace) - involving four South Asian nations - aimed at strengthening defence ties and enhance interoperability amongst neighbourhood countries, ended on Monday at Bangabandhu Senanibas (BBS) in Bangladesh. Troops from Bangladesh, India, Bhutan and Sri Lanka participated in the unique exercise that began on April 4,
US Congresswoman keen on strengthening Bangladesh-US ties
Apr 14, 2021, at 11:21 pm
US Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon termed herself as a "friend of Bangladesh" and expressed her keen interest in strengthening Bangladesh-US cooperation on wide-ranging issues. She made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing a community reception in Philadelphia organised by Bangladeshi American community to welcome Bangladesh Ambassador M Shahidul Islam.
Four killed, thousands injured as Islamist violence rocks Pakistan
Apr 14, 2021, at 11:14 pm
At least four people were killed and thousands injured, including members of security forces, as violent protests, led by a radical Islamist group, Tehreek-e Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), continued for the second day on Tuesday across major cities in Pakistan, forcing the government to deploy paramilitary forces.
Russian President Vladimir Putin gets second jab of Coronavirus vaccine
Apr 14, 2021, at 11:02 pm
Moscow/UNI: Russian President Vladimir Putin has received the second shot of a two-phase Russian vaccine against COVID-19.
Bangladesh: Hindu houses, temple attacked in Satkhira
Apr 14, 2021, at 10:53 pm
Dhaka: Unknown people attacked several homes and a Hindu temple in Satkhira region of Bangladesh on Tuesday, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan records fresh 135 deaths due to COVID-19
Apr 14, 2021, at 10:27 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday recorded a massive fatality due to COVID-19 as the country registered 135 deaths in the last 24 hours, media reports said.
Christchurch Mosque shooter challenges imprisonment conditions, terrorist status - Reports
Apr 14, 2021, at 10:22 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Brenton Tarrant who committed deadly mass shootings at two Christchurch mosques in 2019 asked the New Zealand High Court to reconsider his imprisonment conditions as well as his terrorist status, media reported on Wednesday.
China protests US delegation's visit to Taiwan
Apr 14, 2021, at 09:51 pm
Beijing/UNI: China has expressed protest to the United States in light of an unofficial delegation's visit to Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesman, Zhao Lijian, said on Wednesday.
Strict restrictions imposed across Bangladesh to fight Covid-19
Apr 14, 2021, at 09:47 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Strict restrictions have been imposed across Bangladesh for eight days (from 6 am on April 14 to 12 midnight on April 21) to deal with the ongoing second wave of coronavirus.
German envoy warns Sri Lanka against fantasizing Hitler
Apr 14, 2021, at 09:22 pm
Holger Seubert, the German Ambassador to Colombo, warned Sri Lankans against fantasizing about Adolf Hilter after a minister and an influential Buddhist made controversial remarks asking Sri Lankan leadership to become more like Hitler.
Nepal mulls closing schools amid virus surge
Apr 14, 2021, at 09:13 pm
As the renewed wave of the Covid-19 hits countries in the South Asia region, authorities in Nepal have been mulling over closing schools and educational facilities in major cities for one month, a report in the Himalayan Times suggests.
As Biden sets new 9/11 withdrawal deadline, India invited to Afghan peace meet in Istanbul
Apr 14, 2021, at 09:05 pm
India has been invited to an Afghanistan peace conference in Turkey to back up the slowed down negotiations in Qatar between the Taliban and the Kabul government ahead of a delayed US withdrawal from that country, according to diplomatic sources.
US: Stun grenades, tear gas disperse crowd protesting against Minnesota shooting
Apr 14, 2021, at 06:16 pm
Brooklyn Centre/UNI: The police at Brooklyn Center in Minnesota, U.S, used stun grenades and tear gas to vacant crowd protesting against the murder of an African American citizen.
UN and partners announce Afghan peace summit will convene in Turkey this month
Apr 14, 2021, at 04:55 pm
New York: The UN together with Turkey, and Qatar, announced on Tuesday that a high-level conference aimed at ending decades of conflict in Afghanistan will go ahead beginning on 24 April, bringing together representatives of both the Afghan Government and the Taliban.
Burundi refugees in Tanzania living in fear: UN rights experts
Apr 14, 2021, at 04:37 pm
New York: The rights of refugees and asylum seekers who have fled Burundi for Tanzania must be respected, experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Tuesday in an appeal to authorities in both countries.
Rights experts sound alarm over Uganda ‘brutal’ election crackdown
Apr 14, 2021, at 04:13 pm
New York: UN-appointed independent rights experts on Tuesday condemned the killing of more than 50 people by “brutal policing methods”, linked to disputed national elections held in January.