US ready to immediately respond to Russia's recognition: White House
Feb 23, 2022, at 01:23 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US administration was expecting a statement from Russia recognizing the independence of the Luhansk and Donetsk people's republics and is ready to immediately respond to this step, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.
PM Boris Johnson call President Zelenskyy over Ukraine issue
Feb 22, 2022, at 10:37 pm
London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday to discuss the 'deteriorating situation' in and around Ukraine.
FIR lodged against son of PM Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi
Feb 22, 2022, at 10:21 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan police have lodged an FIR against the younger son of PM Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi from her previous marriage and his cousin and a friend on charges of possession of liquor.
COVID-19: Health workers face ‘dangerous neglect’, warn WHO, ILO
Feb 22, 2022, at 07:09 pm
New York: Health teams worldwide need much safer working conditions to combat the “dangerous neglect” they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN health and labour agencies said on Monday.
Stop violence at European borders and protect refugees – UNHCR
Feb 22, 2022, at 07:03 pm
New York: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urged on Monday for greater protection for refugees and asylum-seekers in Europe.
New initiative to improve nutrition standards for school meals
Feb 22, 2022, at 06:31 pm
New York: A new project launched on Monday by two UN agencies aims to improve the diet of school-age children by supporting the development of nutrition standards for school meal programmes.
Feb 22, 2022, at 03:25 pm
Washignton: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said he strongly condemned Russian President Putin’s decision to recognize the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics” as “independent”.
Feb 22, 2022, at 02:49 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden has condemned Russian President Putin’s decision to "purportedly" recognize the “independence” of the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine.
Putin recognises independence of two pro-Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine
Feb 22, 2022, at 09:19 am
Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of two rebel-held breakaway eastern Ukrainian regions, amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine with a Russian troop build-up near the two nations' borders spurring fears that Moscow could launch an invasion.
Decision on recognising independence in 2 Ukraine regions today: Vladimir Putin
Feb 22, 2022, at 05:51 am
Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he would decide by the end of the day whether to recognise two rebel regions of Ukraine as independent, media reports said.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari slams PTI govt, says Pakistan suffering unprecedented economic devastation
Feb 22, 2022, at 03:32 am
Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who is one of the key opposition leaders of Pakistan, on Monday slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for allegedly "backtracking on all its promises"
Pakistan govt planning to borrow people's gold to increase gold reserve
Feb 22, 2022, at 02:43 am
Islamabad: Pakistan, a nation which is facing tough economic challenges for the past several years, is planning a proposal to borrow gold biscuits and bars from the people to increase foreign exchange reserves that remain on a sliding path despite taking over $5 billion loans in the past three months from bilateral and multilateral creditors, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistani national sentenced in US for health care fraud, money laundering conspiracy
Feb 22, 2022, at 01:45 am
Illinois, US: A Pakistani man has been sentenced in the Northern District of Illinois in the United States for a health care fraud scheme and money laundering conspiracy.
Pakistan: Local manufacturers irked by presence of low quality Iranian bakery products
Feb 22, 2022, at 01:41 am
Islamabad: Pakistani local manufacturers are finding it tough as low-quality cooking oil, bakery and confectionery items, and cheap smuggled Iranian dairy products have found a place on the retailers’ shelves in low-end markets across the country.
Pakistan govt ready to regulate social media through ordinance
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:50 pm
Islamabad: The Pakistani government is all set to promulgate an ordinance declaring defamation of people and institutions on social media a cognisable offence, with jail term being increased from two to five years, a move seen by experts as another attempt made to regulate social media.
Pakistan: TTP claims responsibility of grenade attack on Peshawar police check post
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:39 pm
Peshawar, Pakistan: Pakistan’s banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the hand grenade attack which took place in the Phandu region of Peshawar city, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistan releases 46 TTP prisoners
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:32 pm
Islamabad: The Pakistani government recently released 46 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prisoners with an aim of a permanent ceasefire and peace agreement with the banned terrorist group, media reports said.
Australia wants explanation from China on ship-aircraft laser incident
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:01 pm
Canberra/UNI/Sputnik: Australia is awaiting a response from China on the recent incident involving a Chinese vessel pointing a military grade laser at an Australian surveillance aircraft, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday.
Laws passed by PTI govt will be used against PM Imran Khan in future: Maryam
Feb 21, 2022, at 10:22 pm
Pakistan's key opposition leader Maryam Nawaz on Sunday said that the laws which the PTI-led government is passing will be used against Prime Minister Imran Khan and company in future.
UN top court to hear Rohingya genocide today
Feb 21, 2022, at 08:48 pm
The Hague/UNI: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will resume hearing on the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar on Monday and the junta government is expected to represent the country in place of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Bangladesh: Fire triggered by gas explosion in Mymensingh leaves 3 children dead
Feb 21, 2022, at 08:43 pm
Mymensingh: A fire triggered by a gas cylinder explosion in Bangladesh's Mymensingh town on Monday left at least three children dead, media reports said.
China to impose sanction on US over Taiwan
Feb 21, 2022, at 08:30 pm
Beijing/UNI/Sputnik: China decided to take measures against the United States over the sale of weapons to Taiwan and impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday, adding that China would continue to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty.
UNICEF provides support to all public school teachers in Afghanistan for 2 months
Feb 21, 2022, at 06:06 pm
Kabul: As part of efforts to ensure all school-age girls and boys in Afghanistan go to school and learn, UNICEF and partners are providing emergency cash support to all public education teachers for the months of January and February.
Ukraine Issue: Joe Biden accepts joint summit with Vladimir Putin
Feb 21, 2022, at 03:05 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden is open to hold a joint summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, provided that there is no "assault on Ukraine" in the coming days, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
Pakistan: Security forces kill five terrorists
Feb 21, 2022, at 03:53 am
North Waziristan: Pakistan security forces have killed at least five terrorists in North Waziristan, media reports said on Sunday.
Antony Blinken concerned over Russia, Belarus' Joint Drills
Feb 21, 2022, at 02:57 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday he was concerned about Russia and Belarus' decision to extend joint drills.
Russian President Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine forces for escalation in Donbas
Feb 21, 2022, at 02:33 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Russian President Vladimir Putin told his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that the recent escalation in eastern Ukraine was the result of the actions of Kiev's forces, the Kremlin said Sunday.
Ukraine shares security situation with France
Feb 21, 2022, at 02:02 am
Kiev/UNI/Sputnik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he had discussed the current security situation in Donbas with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, and told him that Kiev stands for intensifying the peace process.
Evidence shows Russia plans biggest war in Europe since 1945: Boris Johnson on Ukraine issue
Feb 21, 2022, at 01:09 am
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said evidence has showed Russia is planning "the biggest war in Europe since 1945".
Queen Elizabeth tests COVID-19 positive
Feb 20, 2022, at 11:15 pm
London: Queen Elizabeth has tested COVID-19 positive, confirmed Buckingham Palace.