Japan and India still need time to take a side over Ukraine crisis
Fumio Kishida told Narendra Modi that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had shaken “foundation of international order” required a clear response.
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China refuses to condemn Russia over Ukraine war
China will never accept any external coercion or pressure, and opposes any unfounded accusations and suspicions against China, Wang Yi…
Canadian mining company ended dispute with Pakistan
Barrick Gold Corporation has decided to restart Reko Diq project and ended long dispute with Pakistan,will invest $10 billion in…
Prominent US lawmaker calls Israel an ‘apartheid state’
US progressive Alexandria Ocasio Cortez have criticised the Biden administration’s support for Israel amid its Gaza bombardment.
Israel air strikes kill 33 Palestinians while UN security council meeting underway
Israeli jets killed 33 Palestinians in a fresh attack, including eight children while Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi chairing UNSC…
Fearing a prolonged flight ban, Jets in demand to escape India’s COVID horror
Some Indians swamp private jet operators with requests to whisk them back to safety.An estimated 3.5 million Indians live and…
Uber to start new services in Saudi Arabia
Uber is going live with advance booking and hourly rides in KSA .These are meant for pre-booking an airport ride…
Indian state orders cracks down on individuals and hospitals reporting shortages
Indian state Uttar Pradesh’s BJP government accused of ordering crackdown on individuals and hospitals reporting shortages.
Turkey’s top court refuses to hear pro-Kurdish MP’s appeal
Turkish court has refused to hear expelled member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey appeal against his expulsion.
Adani Group to consult on Myanmar port project after report on military links
Human rights groups reported India’s Adani Group subsidiary had agreed to pay millions of dollars in rent to a military-controlled…
Bahrain unveils wage protection system to limit labour disputes
Bahrain unveiled a phased system aimed to protect wages of private sector employees, will be rolled out in three phases…
Modi Visits brought violent protest in Bangladesh, dozens injured
More than a dozen people injured after clashing with police after a two-day visit by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
More expats granted Omani nationality, Important criteria facts
Thirty nine expats in Oman granted citizenship, taking the total number of foreigners to be given Omani nationality this year…
UNHRC gets mandate to collect evidence of war crimes in Sri Lanka
UN Human Rights Council adopted resolution which received 22 votes in favour and 11 against including China and Pakistan, 14…
After weeks of dispute Armenia general staff issues statement on new army chief
Armenia’s general staff issued a statement describing a general chosen by Prime Minister as chief of army, after weeks of…
Former Canadian diplomat espionage trial ends
Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig was arrested in China for espionage later 2018, trial ended without a verdict being announced.
KSA warns against illegal maids hiring
Saudi Arabia has warned residents and citizens against hiring illegal maids during the holy month of Ramadan.
Germany warns Russia don’t restrict journalists
Heiko Maas demanded Russia respect foreign correspondents’ right to report after an official warned German journalists of possible reprisals.
Singapore can’t be used as a quarantine centre for returning students to Australia
Singapore Foreign Ministry denied that country could be used as a quarantine centre for those wishing to enter Australia via…
Britain wants to expand its influence in Indo-Pacific
Britain wants influence in Indo-Pacific region to try to moderate China’s global dominance, a document laying out post-Brexit foreign said.
No military solution to the conflict, Blinken told UN’s Yemen envoy
US secretary of state told special envoy that Washington plans to “reinvigorate diplomatic efforts” to end the war in Yemen.
COVID hospital deaths scandal leads to protests in Jordan
Protests erupted across many of Jordan’s cities, Demonstrators call for an end to draconian emergency laws.