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New York: Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday expressed deep concern over the continued use of force against peaceful protestors in Belarus and detention of those exercising their legitimate democratic rights. more
New fires at Greek island refugee camp destroy last remaining shelters

New York: Fresh fires at a Greek island centre for thousands of refugees and migrants, have destroyed all remaining accommodation for those affected by the initial blaze on Tuesday evenin ...

Ecuador issues first electronic passport

Quito/Xinhua: Ecuador issued its first electronic passport as part of a modernization drive of the country's identification systems, based on the technical recommendations of the Inte ...

COVID-19 comes from Wuhan lab: Chinese virologist claims

A Chinese virologist has claimed that she has scientific proof that the COVID-19 virus originated from a Wuhan laboratory. 

Writer Zahid Khan slams Pakistan govt over media crackdown

Islamabad: Writer Zahid Khan has slammed PM Imran Khan and his government over the  crackdown on the media in the country.

Israeli police detain 9 protesters in Jerusalem during anti-government rally

Tel Aviv/Sputnik: Nine people were arrested in Jerusalem on Saturday during a demonstration against the government and its response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Israeli police said on ...

Pakistan: Anti-Shia protests rock Karachi, sectarian violence feared

Karachi: Triggering fears of sectarian violence in Pakistan, a massive anti-Shia demonstration was held in Karachi city on Saturday.

Spain Police apprehend two for smuggling dual-use equipment to Pakistani military cos

Madrid: Spanish Police have arrested two people on charges of smuggling dual-use equipment and technology to Pakistani military companies, media reports said on Sunday.

Russia registers 5 ceasefire violations in Syria, Turkey records no breaches: Ministry

Moscow/Sputnik: The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission monitoring the implementation of the Syrian truce has registered five ceasefire violations in Syria over the past 24 hou ...

Taliban spokesman says ceasefire in Afghanistan to happen when gov't adopts Islamic system

Doha/Sputnik: A lasting ceasefire in Afghanistan will be reached once the governmental system in the country becomes Islamic, Suhail Shaheen, the spokesman for the Taliban's political ...