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China targets rumours, religion in updated party rules

Beijing: China`s ruling Communist Party has issued a revised set of regulations governing members` behaviour, threatening punishment for spreading political rumours and recommending those who cling to religious beliefs be asked to…
August 28, 2018
Cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), speaks to members of media after casting his vote at a polling station during the general election in Islamabad, Pakistan, July 25, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Pakistan cabinet bans first-class air travel for top officials, revises working hours

Islamabad :In a bid to show its commitment towards the pre-poll promise of austerity, Pakistan’s new cabinet banned first-class air travel for the country’s top officials, including the President and head of…
August 26, 2018
President Donald Trump smiles during his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

US cancels over USD 200 million in aid to Palestinians

Washington: The United States has said that it had cancelled more than USD 200 million in aid for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, leading their ambassador to accuse…
August 26, 2018

Vajpayee an exemplary statesman: UN chief

New York:United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has described former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an “exemplary statesman” during his visit to India’s permanent mission to the UN here to offer…
August 26, 2018
Republican U.S. Presidential nominee Donald Trump attends a campaign event at Briar Woods High School in Ashburn, Virginia, U.S., August 2, 2016. REUTERS/Eric Thayer - RTSKREQ

2+2 dialogue opportunity to enhance engagement with India: US

Washington:Describing India as an “all-weather partner”, the US has said the upcoming 2+2 dialogue with the country is an important opportunity to enhance engagement on a range of diplomatic and security issues…
August 22, 2018
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