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Vladimir Putin scraps annual year-end news conference
Moscow : Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual year-end news conference will not take place for the first time in 10 years, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has confirmed. Addressing media persons here on Monday, Peskov said that there…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky holds talks with French, Turkish leaders
Kiev : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he had separate conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Zelensky tweeted on Sunday that he discussed with Macron "the…
There will be no foreign investment if Pakistan defaults : Imran Khan
Lahore : Lashing out at the coalition government, former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that it will not damage the interest of the "gang of thieves" if the country defaults, media reports…
Bangladesh seeks support to implement 230 bn USD National Adaptation Plan
Dhaka : Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged international partners to support her country's efforts to implement its recently launched National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for 2023-2050, which requires a total of 230 billion…
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for donations to emergency response fund
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for donations to the world body's Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). CERF is a United Nations success story, and it prioritises those most likely to be marginalised and…
I never called ex-COAS Gen Bajwa boss : Imran Khan
Islamabad : Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he never called former Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa as "boss" when he was in office. Talking to YouTubers at his Zaman Park residence Lahore, he said: "I never called…
Convention on the Law of the Sea more relevant than ever : Antonio Guterres
United Nations : As the ocean is "in dire straits," the landmark UN Convention on the Law of the Sea adopted 40 years ago is more relevant than ever, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. He made the remarks on Thursday while…
Threat of nuke war rising : Vladimir Putin
Moscow : Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the threat of a nuclear war was rising, but insisted Moscow had not "gone mad" and would not use its nuclear weapons first. Speaking at Russia's annual human rights council meeting, he also…
Joe Biden attends gun violence vigil
Washington : Just a week before the 10th anniversary of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting that claimed the lives of 20 children and six teachers, US President Joe Biden attended a national vigil for victims of gun violence.
Wednesday…
COP15 : Canada commits $350m biodiversity finance for developing nations
Montreal : Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will provide a new contribution of $350 million to support developing countries -- home to the vast majority of the world's biodiversity -- to advance conservation…