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Sat, 27 Feb 21 17:49:04 +0500
Scottish Labour elects Punjab governor’s son as new leader
Anas Sarwar, a Glasgow member of the Scottish parliament, succeeds Richard Leonard who resigned in January

Sun, 28 Feb 21 09:43:04 +0500
US in delicate balancing act as Saudi prince spared sanctions
Soon after the report was made public, the Arabic hashtag "We are all MBS" began trending on Twitter

Sun, 28 Feb 21 09:48:24 +0500
New protests over writer's death in Bangladesh jail
Protesters have said his death was a "custodial murder" after he was denied bail six times in 10 months

Sun, 28 Feb 21 07:41:31 +0500
In Iraq, pope to visit Mosul churches desecrated by Islamic State
“Where stones fell because of violence, there will always be life,”

Sun, 28 Feb 21 09:31:22 +0500
Biden scores legislative win as House passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan
“The American people need to know that their government is there for them"

Sun, 28 Feb 21 08:02:20 +0500
Biden says Saudi announcement to come Monday; White House plays down new steps
Following a US intelligence report that found Crown Prince MBS had approved the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Sun, 28 Feb 21 09:09:58 +0500
Dozens detained at Kazakh opposition rallies
Supporters of two separate opposition groups rallied in different locations

Sat, 27 Feb 21 19:38:54 +0500
Afghan Taliban leader shot dead in Peshawar
Maulvi Abdul Hadi was killed by unknown assailants on provincial capital's Charsadda Road, according to police

Sat, 27 Feb 21 18:27:54 +0500
US Near Authorisation Of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine 
Food & Drug Administration says it will rapidly work toward finalisation & issuance of an emergency use authorisation

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 10:41:42 +0500
Bangladesh under 'no obligation' to accept stranded Rohingya refugees
India’s coast guard found the survivors and eight dead crammed on a fishing boat

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



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