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UN calls for investigation after report of 35 massacred by Myanmar’s military on Christmas Eve

ION correspondentDecember 28, 2021December 28, 2021

United Nations has called for an investigation following reports that at least 35 people were killed by Myanmar’s military on Christmas Eve in Kayah state. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian...

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EU not to recognise Taliban regime in Afghanistan as it was imposed through violence

ION correspondentNovember 29, 2021November 29, 2021

The European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has said that the European Union will not recognise the Taliban regime which imposed through violence. In a statement, EU President...

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UN nuclear chief to visit Tehran on Monday: IAEA

ION correspondentNovember 18, 2021

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog will visit Tehran on Monday to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme, the spokesman for Iran’s atomic agency said, as several key dates approach....

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India at UNSC meet calls for inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan

ION correspondentNovember 18, 2021

India at the United Nations Security Council meeting has called for inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan which represents all sections of Afghan society. India urged the international community to rise...

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US designates Pakistan and China as countries of particular concern for violation of religious freedom

ION correspondentNovember 18, 2021November 18, 2021

The United States has designated several nations, including Pakistan, China, Iran, North Korea and Myanmar as countries of particular concern for violation of religious freedom. US Secretary of State...

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Myanmar pardons, deports American journalist Danny Fenster

ION correspondentNovember 18, 2021November 18, 2021

The military government of Myanmar pardoned and released the American journalist Danny Fenster yesterday after his conviction on 12th of November on charges of violating visa laws and unlawful...

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UK PM Boris Johnson praises India’s climate ambition and initiatives at COP26 in Glasgow

ION correspondentNovember 16, 2021

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s climate ambition and initiatives at COP26. Prime Minister Johnson said at COP26, India came up with some really...

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At least 99 people killed in fuel tanker explosion in Sierra Leone

ION correspondentNovember 8, 2021November 8, 2021

At least 99 people have been killed following a massive explosion when a fuel tanker collided with a lorry in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown. Fuel spilled before igniting and...

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US reopens land, air borders to fully vaccinated foreign visitors from today

ION correspondentNovember 8, 2021November 8, 2021

After 20 months of travel restrictions, the US is reopening its land and air borders to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from Monday. The United States is flinging...

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Saudi Arabia orders Lebanon’s Ambassador to leave within 48 hours

ION correspondentNovember 1, 2021

Saudi Arabia has ordered Lebanon’s Ambassador to leave within 48 hours over comments by a Lebanese Minister. The kingdom has also imposed a blanket ban on all imports from...