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Fri, 16 Apr 21 06:01:18 +0500
India extends record rise in Covid-19 cases, election rallies continue
With 217,353 fresh infections, the country recorded its eighth highest daily increase in the last nine days

Fri, 16 Apr 21 06:17:43 +0500
Several people injured in shooting at FedEx site in Indianapolis, police say
Authorities say no active threat to the community after the shooter takes his own life

Fri, 16 Apr 21 06:47:31 +0500
Australia considers staggered reopening of borders
The first goal is to enable Australians who are vaccinated to be able to move and travel

Thu, 15 Apr 21 07:49:34 +0500
UAE is mediating between India and Pakistan, says senior diplomat
Top intelligence officers from India, Pakistan held secret talks in Dubai in a new effort to calm military tension

Thu, 15 Apr 21 18:15:24 +0500
‘Pakistan to extend all possible support for durable peace in Afghanistan’, Imran tells Erdogan
Premier appreciates Turkey's role, says Pakistan has fully supported and facilitated US-Taliban peace agreement

Thu, 15 Apr 21 18:53:35 +0500
Greek, Turkish ministers clash at press conference
Greek FM Nikos Dendias used his opening remarks to rattle off a series of longstanding complaints about Turkey

Thu, 15 Apr 21 16:27:05 +0500
Global Covid-19 vaccine supply 'incredibly tight', COVAX needs funds: Gavi
We urgently need commitments of a further $2 billion from donors, says CEO Gavi vaccine alliance

Thu, 15 Apr 21 16:12:29 +0500
Two to a bed in Delhi hospital as India's Covid crisis spirals
'We are definitely over-burdened. We are already working at full capacity,' says a hospital’s medical director

Thu, 15 Apr 21 16:10:47 +0500
Myanmar security forces arrest prominent leader of anti-coup campaign
The security forces have killed 715 protesters since the overthrow of Suu Kyi’s government, says an activist group

Thu, 15 Apr 21 06:39:04 +0500
Quotes: Officials react as Biden moves to pull troops from Afghanistan by September 11
Biden will begin withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan to end America’s longest war

Fri, 16 Apr 21 07:24:37 +0500
India shifts from mass vaccine exporter to importer, worrying the world
India breached 200,000 daily infections for the first time on Thursday

Thu, 15 Apr 21 18:49:18 +0500
'US has ability to keep an eye on Afghanistan without military footprint'
CIA director had warned that US ability to act against extremist threats will diminish after departure of US troops

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

Fri, 16 Apr 21 08:14:14 +0500
Merkel says lockdowns, curfews vital to break Germany's third wave
"Intensive care workers are sending one distress call after the other. Who are we to ignore their pleas?" Merkel says.

Thu, 15 Apr 21 10:33:54 +0500
Hong Kong widens Covid-19 vaccine scheme to under 30s
With only 8% of 7.5m residents inoculated, authorities aim to boost lackluster demand for jabs in the financial hub

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

Thu, 15 Apr 21 10:39:20 +0500
TeK UK President to organise anti-Modi protest during upcoming G7 Summit
TeK UK is planning to launch a three-day Kashmir digital van that is to be driven around the G7 Summit venue

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



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