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AstraZeneca Vaccine ‘less effective’ against Indian strain of COVID: UK

Posted on April 20, 2021 by News Desk

The United Kingdom on Monday put India on its ‘Red List’, banning all incoming travellers from the country and allowing only those who carry a British or an Irish passport. UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that the decision was taken due to a new […]

Myanmar shadow government wants ASEAN crisis talks invite

Posted on April 19, 2021 by News Desk

Yangon – Myanmar’s shadow government on Sunday urged Southeast Asian leaders to give it a seat at the table during crisis talks next week, and not to recognise the military regime that seized power in a February coup. Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing is expected […]

Iran says dialogue with Saudi in interest of both sides

Posted on April 19, 2021 by News Desk

Iran said Monday that dialogue with Saudi Arabia serves the interest of both countries and the region, indirectly confirming reports of recent talks between the two rivals hosted by Iraq. Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzade, addressing a weekly presser in Tehran, said he had come […]

New Zealand opens borders with Australia

Posted on April 19, 2021 by News Desk

New Zealand has formally opened its border with Australia on Monday, local media reported. According to state-run Radio New Zealand, hundreds of passengers from Australia arrived in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown and were warmly welcomed at airports. “It is truly exciting to be able […]

US, China agree to work together to tackle climate crisis

Posted on April 18, 2021 by News Desk

China and the United States have agreed to cooperate on the issue of climate change, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua said in a joint statement after their Shanghai talks. “The United States and […]

IAEA confirms Iran started enriching Uranium up to 60%

Posted on April 18, 2021 by News Desk

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran started enriching uranium up to 60 percent, reaching its highest-ever level of enrichment, a spokesperson for the IAEA told Sputnik. “In a report to Member States on the IAEA’s verification and monitoring in Iran, Director […]

Iran, Saudi Arabia reportedly in direct talks to mend frayed ties

Posted on April 18, 2021 by News Desk

Riyadh broke off diplomatic relations with Tehran in 2016 after its diplomatic facilities were attacked by Iranians protesting against the execution of a famous Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia. Senior Saudi and Iranian officials are in direct talks to resuscitate relations between Riyadh and Tehran, […]

US imposes sanctions on Moscow, expels 10 Russian diplomats

Posted on April 16, 2021 by News Desk

Washington – The United States announced economic sanctions against Russia on Thursday and the expulsion of 10 diplomats in retaliation for what Washington says is the Kremlin’s US election interference, a massive cyber attack and other hostile activity. President Joe Biden ordered a widening of […]

Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza Strip

Posted on April 16, 2021 by News Desk

Israeli warplanes and helicopters conducted airstrikes in the blockaded Gaza Strip, the Israeli army said Thursday. No casualties were reported following the attack, according to an Anadolu Agency reporter in the field. The Israeli army claimed on Twitter that it hit targets belonging to the […]

Biden ready to take further action if Russia escalates

Posted on April 16, 2021 by News Desk

US President Joe Biden warned Russia on Thursday that he is ready to take further actions if Moscow continues to “interfere with our democracy” but held out hope for improved ties. The warning came shortly after the US imposed sanctions on dozens of Russian individuals […]

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AstraZeneca Vaccine ‘less effective’ against Indian strain of COVID: UK

Myanmar shadow government wants ASEAN crisis talks invite

Iran says dialogue with Saudi in interest of both sides

New Zealand opens borders with Australia

US, China agree to work together to tackle climate crisis

IAEA confirms Iran started enriching Uranium up to 60%

Iran, Saudi Arabia reportedly in direct talks to mend frayed ties

US imposes sanctions on Moscow, expels 10 Russian diplomats

Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza Strip

Biden ready to take further action if Russia escalates

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