UK summons Russian ambassador over ‘malign activity’

LONDON, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain said it had summoned the Russian ambassador to express what it said was the country’s “deep concern at a pattern of malign activity”. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said that included “cyber intrusions, interference in democratic processes, and the build-up of military forces…

UN to maintain Afghanistan mission after US, NATO withdrawal

UNITED NATIONS, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN said it will maintain its political and humanitarian mission to Afghanistan despite the departure of US and NATO troops later this year. Stephane Dujarric, spokesman to the UN secretary-general, said it was “clear and obvious” that the troops’ departure “will have an…

Russia to close parts of Black Sea for six months

MOSCOW, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia will restrict thenavigation of foreign military and official ships in parts of theBlack Sea until October, a Russian news agency reported Friday, a movethat was swiftly condemned by Ukraine and the EU. Tensions between Moscow and Kiev have escalated in recent weeksfollowing an uptick…

Russia Expels 10 US Diplomats In Response To US Moves

MOSCOW, Apr 17 (NNN-TASS) – Russia asked 10 U.S. diplomats to leave the country, in retaliation for Washington’s expulsion of the same number of Russian diplomats, over alleged malign activity and suggested the U.S. ambassador return home for consultations. The measures, part of a broader retaliatory package, were approved by…

Variant Emerging From India Might Be More Contagious: WHO Official

GENEVA, Apr 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – The COVID-19 variant that emerged in India, the B.1.617, could bring about “increased transmissibility” or even “reduced neutralisation” due to the specific mutations that it contains, an official of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, yesterday. The variant B.1.617, which first appeared in India on…

U.S. Replaces Britain To Be Largest Source Of Ireland’s Imported Goods

DUBLIN, Apr 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The United States replaced Britain, to be the largest source of Ireland’s imported goods, in the first two months of this year, according to the figures released by Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) yesterday. During the period, Ireland imported a total of 2.3 billion euros…

Turkey Says Issues With Greece Can Be Resolved Via Dialogue

ANKARA, Apr 16 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey believes that its issues with Greece can be resolved through constructive dialogue between the two neighbours and allies, Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, said. Fait accompli and provocative rhetoric should be avoided in relations between Turkey and Greece, Cavusoglu said, at a joint press…

Turkey Reports 61,400 New COVID-19 Cases, 4,086,957 In Total

ANKARA, Apr 16 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey yesterday confirmed 61,400 new COVID-19 cases, including 2,845 symptomatic patients, raising the total number in the country to 4,086,957, according to its health ministry. The death toll from the virus rose by 297 to 35,031, while total recoveries climbed to 3,535,040, after 54,894 cases…

Biden Calls For De-Escalation Following Sanctioning Russia

WASHINGTON, Apr 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – U.S. President, Joe Biden, yesterday called for de-escalating the tension with Moscow, after authorising multiple sanctions against Russia. In his remarks at the White House, Biden detailed his phone call with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, earlier this week, as well as, his administration’s approach to…

Pakistani Gov’t Bans Religious Political Party Over Terrorism Charges

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (NNN-APP) – The Pakistani government, banned the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), over terrorism charges, following the religious political party’s violent protests across the country earlier this week, which spread fear among countrymen, said the Ministry of Interior. A notification, issued after the approval of the federal cabinet, said,…
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