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US says 40% of Russian forces on Ukraine border in attack position

Washington-February 19 (Online): More than 40 percent of the Russian forces on the Ukraine border are now in position for attack and Moscow has begun a campaign of destabilization, a US defense official said. The United States, which estimates that Russia has placed […]

‘Moment of truth’ for Iran nuclear talks: Scholz

Munich, Germany, Feb 19 (AFP/APP):The chances of reviving the Iran nuclear accord are dwindling and the “moment of truth” has arrived for Tehran’s leadership, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Saturday. “We now have the chance to reach an agreement that will allow sanctions to be […]

PM Imran’s visit to Russia to be ‘game-changer:’ Fawad

PIND DADAN KHAN, Feb 19 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Saturday highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Imran’s Khan upcoming visit to Russia, terming it ‘great and game-changer for bilateral relations of the two countries. “It will be a great […]

Mali asks France to pull out troops ‘without delay’

Bamako, Feb 18 (AFP/APP):Mali’s army-led government asked France on Friday to withdraw its forces from the Sahel state “without delay”, calling into question Paris’ plans to pull out over several months. A government spokesman added in a statement announced on public television that the results […]

11 missing after Greece ferry fire

Athens, Feb 18 (AFP/APP):Eleven people were missing and two remained trapped after an Italian-flagged ferry caught fire overnight on the Ionian Sea, Greek officials said as emergency crews raced against the clock to put out the blaze and locate survivors before dark. Divers were being […]

Attack on refugee camp in Ethiopia kills 5, displaces thousands: UN

Addis Ababa, Feb 18 (AFP/APP):Fighting in northern Ethiopia’s Afar region has “engulfed” a camp housing refugees from neighbouring Eritrea, the UN said Friday, killing five people and forcing thousands to flee. Survivors reported that “at least five refugees were killed and several women were kidnapped” […]

Putin to oversee Russian ‘strategic’ missile drills

Moscow, Feb 18 (AFP/APP): President Vladimir Putin will on Saturday oversee military drills involving Russian “strategic forces” which will include ballistic and cruise missile launches, the defence ministry said. News of the drills come as Russia announces the pullback of troops from around Ukraine, a […]

UK warns Moscow not to recognise breakaway Ukraine regions

London, Feb 17 (AFP/APP): The UK government on Thursday warned the Kremlin Thursday against formally recognising two pro-Moscow separatist territories in Ukraine, days after the Russian parliament voted to urge President Vladimir Putin to do so. “If this request were accepted, it would represent a […]

Trudeau invokes emergency powers to deal protests

OTTAWA – February 15 (ONLINE): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invoked an emergency measure for the first time in the country’s history to give his government more power to respond to ongoing anti-government trucker protests. In a news conference on Monday afternoon, Trudeau said […]

Taliban hint ‘shift of policy towards US’

KABUL – February 15 (ONLINE): Taliban has said that they would ‘reconsider’ their policy towards the United States (US), in case if Afghanistan’s assets remain seized. Vice-Spokesperson to the Taliban setup Inamullah Smungani said Afghanistan had nothing to do with 9-11 attacks. He said that […]

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