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US to honor nuclear deal after Iran returns to compliance

Posted on January 28, 2021 by News Desk

The US will honor its obligations under the 2015 nuclear pact that world powers struck with Iran only after the Islamic Republic returns to full compliance, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. Key among Washington’s obligations was the lifting of biting economic sanctions on large swathes of the […]

Biden raises thorny issues in phone call with Putin

Posted on January 27, 2021 by News Desk

US President Joe Biden spoke by phone Tuesday with his Russian counterpart, during which they discussed several thorny issues between the two countries. Among them were the SolarWinds hack and reports that Moscow put bounties on American soldiers in Afghanistan, according to a White House statement, which […]

Biden backs two-state solution amid ‘steadfast support’ for Israel: US envoy

Posted on January 27, 2021 by News Desk

Last week, newly-confirmed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the prospects for meaningful progress towards reconciliation between Israel and the Palestinians are limited and called on both parties to refrain from unilateral actions. Acting US Ambassador to the UN Richard Mills has said that […]

Tractor rally violence of farmers in New Delhi creates curfew situation

Posted on January 27, 2021 by News Desk

The Indian capital on Wednesday turned into a war zone with large number of police regiments controlling order along with other law enforcement agencies to ensure the maintenance of peace after the violent clashes with protesting farmers who occupied New Delhi’s Red Fort and hoisted Khalistan flag. […]

‘US regional presence in Iran’s sights amid recent military drills’

Posted on January 27, 2021 by News Desk

Recent military drills by Iran in its southern waters amid heightened tensions with Washington are a message to the new US administration, according to a political expert. Iran has held a series of military drills in recent weeks. The exercises have gained momentum since the US […]

Chinese president says pandemic is far from over

Posted on January 26, 2021 by News Desk

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said the COVID-19 pandemic is “far from over,” urging global cooperation and strengthening of multilateralism to continue the fight against the contagion. Guided by science, reason, and the humanitarian spirit, the world has achieved initial progress in the fight […]

EU, Britain to receive Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines: UK minister

Posted on January 26, 2021 by News Desk

Last week, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides said that British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca had announced delays in the delivery of vaccines against COVID-19 to the EU. UK Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment Nadhim Zahawi on Tuesday stated that he believes both AstraZeneca and […]

Situation in New Delhi turns violent during India’s Republic Day celebrations

Posted on January 26, 2021 by News Desk

The Delhi Police had earlier given permission to protesting farmers to carry out their proposed tractor rally against new farm reforms by the Narendra Modi government. Indian farmer rallies during Republic Day have turned violent, with protesters and police filmed clashing, and officers reportedly using […]

Moscow, Tehran believe in full restoration of Iran nuclear deal: Russian FM

Posted on January 26, 2021 by News Desk

Despite new US President Joe Biden expressing interest in negotiating a return to the Iran nuclear deal, Washington is yet to initiate talks with Tehran. The deal suffered a major blow in 2018 after former US President Donald Trump withdrew his country from the deal and slapped […]

WHO recognizes Madina as world’s healthiest cities

Posted on January 26, 2021 by News Desk

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognized the city of Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, among the world’s healthiest cities, on Monday. The city is believed to be the first city with a population of more than 2 million to be recognised under the organization’s healthy […]

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US to honor nuclear deal after Iran returns to compliance

Biden raises thorny issues in phone call with Putin

Biden backs two-state solution amid ‘steadfast support’ for Israel: US envoy

Tractor rally violence of farmers in New Delhi creates curfew situation

‘US regional presence in Iran’s sights amid recent military drills’

Chinese president says pandemic is far from over

EU, Britain to receive Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines: UK minister

Situation in New Delhi turns violent during India’s Republic Day celebrations

Moscow, Tehran believe in full restoration of Iran nuclear deal: Russian FM

WHO recognizes Madina as world’s healthiest cities

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