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Wed, 14 Apr 21 06:40:37 +0500
India's new coronavirus infections hit record as Hindu devotees immerse in Ganges
The country reports 184,372 cases in the last 24 hours, while the deaths rise by 1,027

Wed, 14 Apr 21 08:40:21 +0500
Iran says 60% enrichment response to Israel's 'nuclear terrorism'
Rouhani pledges that Iran's nuclear activity will "certainly be peaceful" and under IAEA supervision

Wed, 14 Apr 21 06:39:29 +0500
Biden administration proceeding with $23 billion weapon sales to UAE
The Biden administration is also reviewing its policy for military sales to Saudi Arabia

Tue, 13 Apr 21 16:18:59 +0500
Biden to pull US troops from Afghanistan by Sept 11, 2021
Withdrawal would be based on certain security and human rights guarantees, say sources

Wed, 14 Apr 21 08:20:55 +0500
Australia flags mass inoculation amid Covid-19 vaccine turmoil
The federal government and to discuss setting up mass vaccination centres from as early as June

Tue, 13 Apr 21 18:55:33 +0500
Iran to begin 60% uranium enrichment after nuclear site incident
A fissile purity of 90% is suitable for a nuclear bomb

Tue, 13 Apr 21 15:51:33 +0500
Pakistan reviews implementation of UNSC resolutions on counter-proliferation
CRMC meeting chaired by Dr Zafar Ali decided to pursue a strategic approach to consolidate gains, says FO

Tue, 13 Apr 21 16:26:53 +0500
One US patient died, another critical after J&J vaccine: Official
The illness is thought to derive from a rare immune response to the vaccines that triggers the activation of clots

Tue, 13 Apr 21 08:23:35 +0500
Biden sends greetings to Muslims for Ramazan
'Muslim Americans have enriched our country since our founding,' says US president

Tue, 13 Apr 21 10:05:01 +0500
Bangladesh growing concern over rising virus figures
Main opposition leader diagnosed with COVID-19 as expert warns of newly detected more infectious South African variant

Tue, 13 Apr 21 10:45:50 +0500
French Senate adopts tougher provisions to controversial bill
The legislation, the brainchild of the Macron government to "secularize Islam" in France, has been widely condemned

Mon, 12 Apr 21 08:17:20 +0500
From Sputnik-1 to Sputnik V: Russian scientific achievements
Here are some of the country's most notable scientific and technological achievements

Sun, 11 Apr 21 10:30:53 +0500
Ash coats Caribbean island of Saint Vincent after volcano eruption
The eruption pumped dark clouds of ash some 10 km into the air, prompting an evacuation of some nearby residents

Sat, 10 Apr 21 06:56:43 +0500
World reacts to death of Britain's Prince Philip
Husband of the Queen and a leading figure in the British royal family, died aged 99, says Buckingham Palace on Friday

Fri, 09 Apr 21 17:40:15 +0500
FM Qureshi leaves for Germany on two-day visit
Minister will meet officials and diplomats, highlight Pakistan's views on regional, international issues

Sun, 11 Apr 21 10:17:22 +0500
PM urges Bill Gates to collaborate in fight against climate change
In a letter, premier shares PTI’s pledge to offer nature-based solutions to world vis-a-vis climate challenge

Fri, 09 Apr 21 11:11:55 +0500
Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, dies aged 99
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle, says the statement

Sat, 10 Apr 21 16:12:20 +0500
Pakistan condemns desecration of mosque in IIOJK
Mosque was targeted with heavy weapons and grenades during so-called cordon-and-search operation, says FO spokesperson

Thu, 08 Apr 21 10:12:26 +0500
Russia to soon supply another 150,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Pakistan
Ready to help our Pakistani colleagues meet their needs, says Russian FM during two-day visit to Islamabad

Fri, 09 Apr 21 10:35:50 +0500
People can now think about summer vacations, UK minister says
After the British government unveiled details of its new traffic light system for travel

Thu, 08 Apr 21 07:03:32 +0500
Philippines suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60
Temporary suspension does not mean that the vaccine is unsafe or ineffective

Tue, 06 Apr 21 09:53:33 +0500
Visually impaired Pakistani student wins scholarship to Oxford
Born blind, Khansa Maria wishes to use her skills, experience in a way that benefits others with her disability

Wed, 07 Apr 21 10:19:03 +0500
Thai rescue unit frees Buddhist monk trapped in flooded cave
Seventeen divers participated in the effort to find and free the monk



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