Pakistan shows serious concerns over imposition of sanctions on Turkey by US
Pakistan is deeply concerned on imposition of sanctions on Turkey by US over Ankara’s acquisition of Russian S-400 air defence…
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India Supreme Court set up panel to end farmers’ protest
India’s Supreme Court proposes mediation panel to end three-week protest by tens of thousands of farmers demanding repeal of new…
Boris Johnson plans to visit India,seeks investment
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson picks India for first bilateral visit in hope of boosting trade ties with countries further…
Kuwait emir tells new parliament no time for ‘fabricating conflicts’
Kuwait emir told parliament ‘comprehensive reform programme’ needed as country faces big challenges and no time for ‘fabricating conflicts’.
Pakistan approves Anti-Rape ordinance 2020
Anti-Rape ordinance sets up special courts to try cases of sexual abuse of women and children, all proceedings to be…
Indian govt to regulate online news portals and social media sites
New order brings online portals and content providers such as Netflix under ambit of the gov’t in a first step…
Shopping Festival in Dubai to begin on December 17
26th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival will run from December 17, to January 30,2021, according to Dubai Festivals and Retail…
Afghan Taliban call on Biden to stick to February agreement
Afghan Taliban called on incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden to stick to the February agreement to withdraw US…
Russian deploy peacekeepers troops to Nagorno-Karabakh
Russian peacekeeping troops deployed to mountain enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh as part of a ceasefire deal to end six weeks of…
Russian PM recommends energy minister for deputy PM in cabinet reshuffle
Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin recommended promotion of Energy Minister to post of deputy PM as part of a second overhaul…
Legislators in Hong Kong threaten mass resignations
Legislators in Hong Kong threatened mass resignations amid reports Beijing plans to disqualify four opposition lawmakers.
‘Trump is gone in 70 days but we’ll remain here forever’: Javad Zarif
Zarif’s message to his neighbours came a day after a media report said the US was planning a “flood” of…
Saudi Arabia may have more to lose from Biden win
Saudi Arabia may have more to lose from Biden’s US election victory than other Arab states, has taken its time…
Turkey gives an impassive first reaction to Biden win
Turkish Vice President said it would not change relations although Ankara will keep pressing Washington on policy differences.
Russian commandos arrive in Islamabad for Druzhba 5
Russian special forces arrived in Pakistan to take part in Druzhba 5 (Friendship 2020) exercise, Pakistan military said.
Saudi Arabia excludes domestic workers from labour reforms
Saudi Arabia labour reforms, drastically revamping the country’s sponsorship system, do not apply to domestic workers.
Lebanese customs boss arrested in ‘Captagon Prince’ case
Lebanese customs boss Badri Daher accused of illegally lifting a travel ban on a drug-smuggling Saudi prince.
Qatar to hold long-delayed Shura Council polls for 2021
Qatar will hold a long-delayed election for its consultative Shura Council next year, the emirate’s ruler Tamim bin Hamad Al…
Russian new bill to expand Russian ex-presidents immunity
Russian ex-presidents immunity from criminal prosecution could be extended to any offences committed in their lifetimes.
UAE airline to operate direct flights to Tel Aviv
UAE’s flydubai Budget carrier says it will operate twice-daily services between Dubai and Tel Aviv starting this month.
KSA to remove main restrictions on foreign workers
KSA reforms which take effect in March 2021 will allow foreign workers the right to change jobs by transferring sponsorship…
Nepal,China rejects Nepali opposition leaders accusations
Nepal and China rejected Nepali opposition leaders claim that Chinese troops crossed the border and built concrete structures inside Nepal.