Taliban says US ‘bombarding civilians, houses’ in deal violation
AFP :The Taliban has accused the United States of violating a landmark deal signed between the two sides, after the Pentagon said the group had...
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China will ‘no longer recognise’ UK passport for Hong Kong people
Al Jazeera :China on Friday said it will “no longer recognise” the British National (Overseas) passport for Hong Kong people, as the United Kingdom prepares...
First ever Arab fashion week for men kicks off virtually
AFP :From animal print ensembles to lacy hoodies and flared silky slacks, Arab men on Thursday got their first ever fashion week, with the three-day...
India`s opposition boycotts Parliament in solidarity with farmers
ANI :Main Indian opposition parties have boycotted the opening day of Parliament’s budget session in solidarity with farmers engaged in a two-month standoff over new...
Asylum ‘under attack’ Europe’s borders: UN
AFP :The UN voiced alarm Thursday at increasingly frequent pushbacks and expulsions of refugees at Europe’s borders, warning that the very idea of asylum itself...
China: Flyovers in Taiwan Strait a solemn warning
AFP, Beijing :Chinese military exercises near Taiwan are a “solemn warning to external forces,” Beijing said on Wednesday, after the new US government expressed strong...
Thailand backs amendment allowing early-stage abortions
Reuters, Thailand :Thai lawmakers have voted in favour of allowing abortion up to 12 weeks of pregnancy while retaining penalties for later terminations, a move...
Nigerian President Buhari replaces top military commanders
Al Jazeera :Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has replaced the country’s top military commanders after months of pressure over his response to the worsening security situation...
UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lankan generals
AFP :The United Nations human rights chief has called for an International Criminal Court investigation into Sri Lanka’s Tamil separatist conflict and sanctions on military...
‘Bigger than World Cup’: Nepal climber on first K2 winter ascent
Reuters, Nepal :A team of Nepali climbers that made the first winter summit of K2, the world’s second tallest peak, has returned to a heroes’...
Xi Jinping warns leaders against ‘new Cold War’
AFP, Beijing :Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday warned global leaders at an all-virtual Davos forum against starting a “new Cold War”, and urged global unity...