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Wed, 02 Jun 21 07:18:05 +0500UK reports no new COVID-19 deaths for first time since March 2020
Britain's overall death toll from the pandemic stands at 127,782
Tue, 01 Jun 21 16:05:45 +0500
WHO approves Sinovac Covid vaccine
A third Chinese vaccine, produced by CanSino Biologics, has submitted clinical trial data
Tue, 01 Jun 21 20:21:32 +0500
Two blasts hit buses in Kabul, casualties reported
Eyewitnesses said there were about 30 casualties
Tue, 01 Jun 21 19:45:19 +0500
Belgium recalls ambassador to South Korea after wife's slap
Footage showed the ambassador's wife, Xiang Xueqiu, slap the face of a storekeeper in the South Korean capital
Wed, 02 Jun 21 08:36:01 +0500
African Union suspends Mali after military coup
Threatens sanctions if a civilian-led government is not restored
Tue, 01 Jun 21 17:40:57 +0500
Consider global shortages before giving Covid-19 shots to teens, EU body says
Last week, the EU drugs regulator authorised Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children as young as 12
Tue, 01 Jun 21 07:36:42 +0500
Saudi minister defends order to turn down the volume on mosques
Some Saudi Twitter users welcomed a reduction in noise in their areas
Tue, 01 Jun 21 14:19:50 +0500
UN experts concerned over rights abuses in IIOJK
Five rapporteurs seek reply from Indian government on 'ill-treatment, disappearances and torture' of Kashmiri people
Tue, 01 Jun 21 13:51:16 +0500
Is it all Greek to you? Coronavirus variants get new names
Former US President Donald Trump called the new coronavirus 'the China virus' and other monikers
Wed, 02 Jun 21 08:20:17 +0500
Disaster feared as chemical cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka
Ship is carrying 1,486 containers, including 25 tonnes of nitric acid, along with other chemicals and cosmetics
Tue, 01 Jun 21 05:56:53 +0500
Indian economy contracts by record 7.3% in 2020-21
About 230 million Indians fell into poverty last year due to the pandemic
Mon, 31 May 21 08:44:53 +0500
Climate talks resume online as pressure to act grows
No decisions will be taken during the three-week dialogue
Sun, 30 May 21 11:15:21 +0500
Gaza truce shifts focus to Egypt's regional role
Prompting top-level reengagement from Washington and overshadowing moves by Arab states to normalise ties with Israel
Sat, 29 May 21 07:09:38 +0500
Remains of 215 children found at former indigenous school site in Canada
The report documents horrific physical abuse, rape, malnutrition and other atrocities suffered by many of children
Thu, 27 May 21 08:27:17 +0500
Pakistan calls upon UN to play role for resolution of Palestine, Kashmir disputes
Oppressed people in both territories have faced worst form of human rights violations, says FM Qureshi
Wed, 26 May 21 11:53:49 +0500
No armed pressure group allowed to dictate govt policy, Qureshi tells EU lawmakers
Expresses disappointment over adoption of resolution in EU Parliament on blasphemy laws in Pakistan
Fri, 28 May 21 12:41:45 +0500
Fact Check: Death within two years of getting the Covid-19 vaccine?
French Nobel laureate did not say ‘vaccinated people will die within two years’
Wed, 26 May 21 04:44:53 +0500
Pakistan presents blueprint for ‘ties’ to Biden admin
Plan seeks cooperation not based on security, defence but economy, trade and business
Sun, 23 May 21 08:11:21 +0500
Qureshi meets US lawmakers, discusses bilateral relations
FM appreciates Congressional Caucus for improving relations between Pakistan, US
Thu, 20 May 21 08:05:55 +0500
PM Imran, Chinese premier reaffirm resolve to strengthen Pak-China ties
The two leaders hold telephonic conversation in light of Pak-China diplomatic ties' 70th anniversary
Thu, 20 May 21 09:11:06 +0500
Fire breaks out at Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo
FO spokesperson says no injuries reported as all staff had safely evacuated
Mon, 17 May 21 05:07:03 +0500
OIC pushes UNSC for ‘swift’ end to Israeli attacks
FMs of the bloc ask council to assume its responsibility towards Palestinians
Mon, 17 May 21 08:54:08 +0500
Qureshi strongly condemns violence by Israeli forces in Palestine
Foreign minister receives Palestinian ambassador, reassures him of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to pacify situation