International

Indefinite internet shutdown in PoK violates international obligations, basic human rights

Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) The Pakistani authorities have severely restricted internet services in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) since June 5, the…

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Russia says Japan’s remilitarization threatens its national security

Moscow, Sep 16 (IANS) Japan’s remilitarisation and the deployment of missiles near Russia’s borders pose a threat to the latter’s…

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Chinese President Xi’s political purge deepens, over 40 Central Committee members face expulsion

Naypyidaw, Sep 16 (IANS) As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) prepares for one of its most extensive leadership purges in…

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PoK’s Rawalakot under siege for over 100 days but Kashmiri spirit refuses to kneel down

Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s (PoK) Rawalakot has been living under an iron siege for 100 days as the…

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Indonesia vows major investment in disaster response, orders firefighting aircraft

Jakarta, Sep 16 (IANS) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Wednesday that the government would significantly strengthen the country’s disaster response…

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak remains ‘uncontrolled’ as transmission trends diverge: WHO

Kinshasa, Sep 16 (IANS) The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains “uncontrolled” despite an overall…

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Japan’s opposition alliance splits, new party to be launched

Tokyo, Sep 16 (IANS) Japan’s main opposition party, the Centrist Reform Alliance (CRA), officially disbanded on Wednesday, local media reported.…

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India and Bangladesh discuss improving air connectivity, enhancing civil aviation cooperation

Dhaka, Sep 16 (IANS) India and Bangladesh on Wednesday held discussions on enhancing cooperation in civil aviation, improving air connectivity…

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India’s power supply to see flood-hit Nepal through the winter: Report

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The flash flood that tore down the Lhende Khola, the Bhotekoshi and the Trishuli rivers…

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International luxury brands close stores in China over weak consumer demand: Report

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) China’s once-booming luxury market is facing a sharp contraction as international brands close stores across…

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