Will ‘rapidly’ deploy additional support to India: US
Washington, Apr 25 (UNI) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday said that US is closely working with their partners in the Indian government and will rapidly deploy additional support to the COVID-hit country. “Our hearts go out to the Indian people in the midst of the horrific COVID-19 outbreak. We are working closely with […]
‘We must fight this global challenge together’: Pak PM extends support to India amid COVID-19 surge
New Delhi, April 24: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday expressed his solidarity with the people of India amid the “dangerous” second wave of COVID-19, adding that “we must fight this global challenge confronting humanity together”. “I want to express our solidarity with people of India as they battle a dangerous wave of #COVID19. […]
Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in George Floyd murder case
Washington, Apr 21 (UNI) A US jury in the state of Minnesota on Tuesday found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty in the African-American George Floyd murder case. The Jury found him guilty on three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. On May 25, 2020, while trying to arrest Floyd, the cop […]
Dozens gather at spot where George Floyd died nearly year ago, to pay tribute
Minneapolis, Apr 21 (UNI) Dozens gathered near a convenience store in Minneapolis, a place where George Floyd died nearly a year ago, to pay tribute to the African American and celebrate a court’s decision to convict a policeman of his murder. The celebration peacefully moved to the place now known as the George Floyd square […]
China deploys advanced rocket launchers in western theatre command
A news report in China says the brigade is located 5,200m above sea level in Xinjiang, but doesn’t share its exact location China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed advanced rocket launchers with an artillery brigade stationed above 17,000 feet in the western theatre command, which oversees the border with India, the Chinese army’s […]
Helicopter crash kills five soldiers in Peru: Armed Forces
Lima, Apr 18 (UNI) At least five Peruvian servicemen died in a helicopter crash in the country’s Department of Cusco, the Joint Command of the Armed Forces of Peru (CCFFAA) said. The accident occurred on Saturday morning, while the helicopter, carrying a total of 12 servicemen, was performing a reconnaissance operation against illicit drug trafficking, […]
Biden announces troops withdrawal from Afghanistan by Sept 11
Biden announces troops withdrawal from Afghanistan by Sept 11 Washington, Apr 15 (UNI) US President Joe Biden announced that US will withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by September 11. “US troops, as well as forces deployed by our NATO allies and operational partners, will be out of Afghanistan before we mark the 20th anniversary of […]
New Zealand suspends entry for Indian travellers due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Wellington, Apr 8 (UNI) New Zealand on Thursday temporarily imposed a travel ban for all travellers from India, including its own citizens, following the surge in COVID-19 cases. The temporary suspension will start from April 11 and will remain in place until April 28, the New Zealand Herald reported. Health teams would use the time […]
US ready to lift Iran sanctions inconsistent with JCPOA : State Dept.
Washington, Apr 8 (UNI) The United States is ready to lift sanctions imposed on Iran so as to resume mutual compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement, said State Department spokesman Ned Price. In a press briefing on Wednesday Price said “We are prepared to lift sanctions that are inconsistent with the JCPOA [the Joint Comprehensive […]
Brazil for the first time records 4,000 deaths in a day
Brasilia, Apr 7(UNI) Brazil on Tuesday recorded more than 4,000 COVID-related deaths for the first time, health authorities reported. With the latest additions the country’s total death toll is now almost 337,000, which is second only to the US, the BBC reported. Hospitals are continuously witnessing an overwhelming number of people flocking to get admitted […]