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Sat, 27 Feb 21 06:22:46 +0500
Kashmir villagers hopeful but wary after India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire
Since 2018, Indian data shows that 70 civilians and 72 soldiers have been killed in cross-border firing

Sat, 27 Feb 21 09:00:51 +0500
Syria condemns 'cowardly' US air strikes on Iran-backed militias
After US targets militia sites on the Syrian side of the Iraqi-Syrian frontier

Sat, 27 Feb 21 06:28:08 +0500
WHO team probing Covid-19 visits Wuhan lab, meets 'Bat Woman'
Research laboratory in Wuhan at the centre of conspiracy theories that leak caused the first coronavirus outbreak

Sat, 27 Feb 21 06:33:02 +0500
Iran 'can't act with impunity,' Biden says after US air strikes
The strikes, appeared to be limited in scope, potentially lowering the risk of escalation

Sat, 27 Feb 21 07:33:22 +0500
Indian coast guard find 81 Rohingya adrift at sea, asks Bangladesh to take them
It was unclear what arrangements were being made for the funeral rites of the people who died

Sat, 27 Feb 21 08:56:21 +0500
India's endangered lion prides conquer disease to roam free
Lions are a source of pride for India, particularly in Gujarat's Saurashtra region, where man and beast coexist

Sat, 27 Feb 21 08:54:41 +0500
Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in capital until end-March
Decision follows a report of 2,651 new virus infections, highest daily increase in more than four months

Sat, 27 Feb 21 07:52:24 +0500
Five protesters die, dozens injured in clashes in Iraqi city
The clashes come just a week before Pope Francis visits Iraq from March 5 to 8

Sat, 27 Feb 21 07:42:47 +0500
World reacts to US report on Khashoggi killing
'The United States Congress stands with President Biden in promoting transparency relating to human rights abuses'

Tue, 23 Feb 21 13:13:54 +0500
How rich is Saudi Arabia? Kingdom does the math in balance sheet overhaul 
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims at diversifying economy of the world's top oil exporter away from fossil fuel

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

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

Sat, 27 Feb 21 08:56:23 +0500
New Zealand's largest city Auckland back to lockdown after COVID-19 case
Rest of New Zealand will be put into Level 2 restrictions that limit public gatherings, among others

Fri, 26 Feb 21 10:58:38 +0500
Pakistan has effectively avoided FATF’s blacklist, assures Azhar
Minister says FATF acknowledged Pakistan's achievements made in difficult circumstances

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



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