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Fri, 26 Feb 21 06:59:41 +0500
US conducts air strikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria: Pentagon
Strikes appeared to be limited in scope, potentially lowering the risk of escalation

Thu, 25 Feb 21 16:15:36 +0500
PM’s aide denies backchannel talks with Indian NSA yielded icebreaker
Denial came after Indian media claimed Ajit Doval, Dr Yusuf had been in touch directly & via interlocutors for months

Fri, 26 Feb 21 08:47:56 +0500
Australia lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing said it was working with regulators and customers to return the 737 MAX to service safely, worldwide

Fri, 26 Feb 21 06:16:26 +0500
Indian coast guard rescues 81 Rohingya on drifting boat, eight dead, one missing
Survivors not allowed to enter Indian territory says foreign ministry official

Thu, 25 Feb 21 17:42:41 +0500
Qatar says to fund $60 million pipeline from Israel to Gaza 
Palestinian PM welcomed the pledge, says the pipeline will 'resolve the problem of electricity in Gaza completely'

Thu, 25 Feb 21 07:00:50 +0500
Pfizer vaccine found 94% effective in real world
The research in Israel - two months into one of the world’s fastest rollouts, providing a rich source of data

Thu, 25 Feb 21 15:40:40 +0500
UK court allows extradition of diamond billionaire Nirav Modi to India 
Modi was arrested in Britain in March 2019 and has been in custody since then, facing charges relating to fraud

Thu, 25 Feb 21 14:29:07 +0500
PM calls for reforms in international bodies dealing with illicit financial flows
Imran Khan says UN should initiate various steps including negotiations on new international tax cooperation

Thu, 25 Feb 21 14:59:23 +0500
Greece to toughen laws on sex crimes after wave of abuse allegations 
Measures include a registry for professionals who work with children & a website for victims to submit allegations

Fri, 26 Feb 21 07:37:09 +0500
In Iraq's Biblical lands, scattered Christians ask 'should I stay or go?'
The stark choice facing many Christians will be highlighted during the first ever papal visit to the Biblical nation

Wed, 24 Feb 21 09:48:02 +0500
Iran starts limiting UN inspections until US lifts sanctions
Praising Grossi's 11th-hour diplomacy, Washington expressed its "concern that Iran is moving in the wrong direction

Wed, 24 Feb 21 09:57:32 +0500
Myanmar's military coup creates banking woes
Nationwide protests have called for employees -- including bank workers -- to skip work

Fri, 26 Feb 21 05:40:56 +0500
Australia's Victoria says COVID-19 curbs to return to pre-Christmas settings
Outdoor gathering will be increased to 100 people and households can host up to 30 guests

Tue, 23 Feb 21 19:29:01 +0500
Downgrade fears will deter countries from joining G20 debt relief: World Bank
Debt relief is open to more than 70 of the world’s poorest countries including Pakistan

Fri, 26 Feb 21 06:39:07 +0500
Burial option for Covid victims in Sri Lanka welcomed by PM Imran
Thanks Sri Lankan government for issuing official notification

Wed, 24 Feb 21 10:45:05 +0500
Relations with Colombo important, Qureshi tells Sri Lankan counterpart
FM urges further strengthening multifaceted cooperation between the two countries

Wed, 17 Feb 21 06:18:46 +0500
More permanent members will not make UNSC democratic, accountable: Pakistan
Ambassador Akram says “more permanent members will compound Council’s inequality and dysfunctionality”

Fri, 12 Feb 21 08:30:30 +0500
Russia says it is ready to cut EU ties if hit with painful sanctions
European Union likely to impose travel bans and asset freezes on allies of Russian president say diplomats

Sat, 20 Feb 21 16:09:26 +0500
Argentina health minister resigns after reports of VIP vaccine access
Minister Gines says individuals were able to sidestep proper procedure for vaccinations due to ‘unintended confusion’

Fri, 26 Feb 21 06:24:27 +0500
South Korea kicks off Covid-19 vaccination campaign
First step in returning the country to more normal life officials say

Fri, 12 Feb 21 08:43:06 +0500
Tokyo Olympics chief quits, apologises again over sexist remarks
Further eroding confidence in the organisers’ ability to pull off the event during a coronavirus pandemic

Fri, 12 Feb 21 10:07:25 +0500
'Ok to feel overwhelmed': banks tackle burnout inflamed by virus
Senior bankers have responded to the extra strain by opening up about their own vulnerabilities

Tue, 16 Feb 21 08:19:27 +0500
China explores rare earth export curbs to target US defence industry: FT
China wants to know if the US may have trouble making F-35 fighter jets if China imposes an export ban



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