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China orders domestic refineries to ignore US sanctions

The US has previously warned banks against dealing with firms allegedly involved in Iran’s oil trade ...

Greece rejects Ukraine’s terms for naval drone deal – media

Kiev reportedly sought to control how Athens could use unmanned surface vehicles produced under...

Iran submits new peace terms, says ‘ball in US court’

President Donald Trump said Tehran’s proposal would likely be rejected ...

Hundreds of Ukrainian drones shot down over Russia – Defense Ministry

At least one man has been killed in the attacks, officials say ...

Human Rights Watch urges to Strengthen Social Protection for Vulnerable People in Pakistan

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to work with the government of Pakistan to advance economic rights and...

US Briefs Foreign Diplomats on Chinese Spy Balloon Incident

The United States government held briefings in Washington and Beijing to inform foreign diplomats from around 40 countries about the Chinese spy balloon that...

India offers Monetary help to Sri Lanka, China offers debt moratorium

India has offered more monetary help to Sri Lanka in form of relief packages and debts, after it helped with crude oil, food and...

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal, Damages Houses and Sends Tremors to Delhi

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck Nepal on Tuesday, causing damage to some houses and sending tremors as far as India's capital, New Delhi....

Pakistan: Suspected Drone came dangerously close to UN aircraft

RAWALPINDI: Islamabad airport authorities have asked the police to ban drone activities around the runway after one came dangerously close to an aircraft. The directives...

Pakistan Faces Nationwide Power Breakdown Due to Decreased Grid Frequency

Power outages were reported across Pakistan on Monday morning after the frequency of the national grid went down, according to the Ministry of Energy. The...

At least 80% Chinese Population infected with Covid – Govt Scientist

BEIJING: The possibility of a major resurgence of Covid-19 in China in the next two to three months is slim as 80% of people...

Taliban announces exception for female employees in healthcare-related fields

The Taliban announced an exception to the ban on female employees working for non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan. The Islamist group says women can participate...

At least 40 killed in Yeti Airlines plane crash in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Jan 15 - At least 40 people were killed when a domestic flight crashed in Nepal's Pokhara on Sunday, an aviation authority official...

Ex Russian President Dmitry Medvedev suggests Japanese PM to commit Suicide

Jan 14 - Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday of shameful subservience to the United States and...

China to Allow Didi Global’s Ride-Hailing Apps Back on Domestic Stores

Jan 13 - Chinese authorities are poised to allow Didi Global's horse-riding and other apps back onto domestic app stores starting next week, five...

Two Pakistani Teenage Girls Run Away To Meet K-Pop Sensation BTS

Recently, two teenage girls from Karachi, Pakistan went missing from their homes. Initially, it was believed that the girls had been kidnapped, but police...

Russia to send rescue spacecraft to bring back 3 astronauts from International Space Station

MOSCOW: Russia announced on Wednesday that it will send an empty spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) next month to bring home three...

US and Japan partner to develop next-generation nuclear reactors

In Brief: "The United States and Japan have agreed to collaborate on the development of next-generation nuclear reactors, as part of their shared efforts...

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