INTERNATIONAL AWAAZ

China using military drills as ‘excuse’ to prepare for invasion, says Taiwan Minister

AMN / WEB DESK Taiwan’s Foreign Minister has said that China was using the military drills as an excuse to prepare for an invasion on the self-ruled island. The Drill was launched in protest against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit as an excuse. Taiwan said today that China is conducting large-scale military exercises, missile … Continue reading China using military drills as ‘excuse’ to prepare for invasion, says Taiwan Minister →

China using military drills as ‘excuse’ to prepare for invasion, says Taiwan’s Foreign Minister

WEB DESK Taiwan’s Foreign Minister has said that China was using the military drills as an excuse to prepare for an invasion on the self-ruled island. The Drill was launched in protest against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit as an excuse. Taiwan said today that China is conducting large-scale military exercises, missile launches and … Continue reading China using military drills as ‘excuse’ to prepare for invasion, says Taiwan’s Foreign Minister →

Afghan Taliban’s security forces and Pakistani military clash on Durand Line in Dangam district of eastern Kuanr province

WEB DESK Afghan Taliban’s security forces and Pakistani military have clashed on Durand Line in the Dangam district of eastern Kuanr province on Sunday. According to Afghanistan media outlets, the clashes took place on Sunday and continued until late night. The reports said that Both sides used light as well as heavy weapons. Quoting Taliban … Continue reading Afghan Taliban’s security forces and Pakistani military clash on Durand Line in Dangam district of eastern Kuanr province →

Four army personnel killed in suicide blast at military convoy in Pakistan

WEB DESK In Pakistan, Four army personnel were killed in a suicide blast at a military convoy in the Mir Ali area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district. The Pakistani army said in a statement today that the convoy was going from Mirali to Miramshah, the district headquarters, when the suicide bomber, who was on … Continue reading Four army personnel killed in suicide blast at military convoy in Pakistan →

Polling underway for Presidential election in Kenya

WEB DESK Polling is underway for Presidential Election in Kenya. The contest is between 55 year old William Ruto, currently the country’s Vice President, and Raila Odinga, a 77-year-old political veteran bidding for the president’s post for the fifth time. Ruto claims to be the champion of the hustler nation. Both are claiming to transform … Continue reading Polling underway for Presidential election in Kenya →

Russia temporarily suspends on-site inspections of strategic nuclear weapons under arms control treaty ‘ New START’

WEB DESK Russia has temporarily suspended on-site inspections of its strategic nuclear weapons, under an arms control treaty known as New START. The Russian foreign ministry in a statement said, the US was seeking advantages and had deprived Russia of the right to carry out inspections on US territory. It also said, US sanctions imposed … Continue reading Russia temporarily suspends on-site inspections of strategic nuclear weapons under arms control treaty ‘ New START’ →

Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s first leftist President

WEB DESK In Colombia, the first leftist President was sworn into office on Sunday. Mr. Gustavo Petro was a former member of Colombia’s M-19 guerrilla group, won the Presidential Election in June by beating conservative parties. He promised to fight inequality and help heralding a turning point in the history of a country haunted by … Continue reading Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s first leftist President →

UN Chief calls for international inspectors to be given access to Ukrainian nuclear plant

WEB DESK United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres today asserted that the international inspectors to be given access to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant after Ukraine and Russia traded accusations over the shelling of Europe’s largest atomic plant. Mr Guterres said, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) needed access to the plant. However, IAEA Chief Rafael … Continue reading UN Chief calls for international inspectors to be given access to Ukrainian nuclear plant →

Israel begins reopening crossings into Gaza as ceasefire with Palestine holds

WEB DESK With a cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants holding after nearly three days of violence, Gaza’s sole power plant resumed operations today as Israel began reopening crossings into the territory. Israel also lifted security restrictions on southern Israeli communities after the Egyptian-mediated truce took effect late Sunday. Fighting abated, and war-weary people in … Continue reading Israel begins reopening crossings into Gaza as ceasefire with Palestine holds →

Negotiators optimistic about progress on Iran nuclear deal

WEB DESK Top negotiators in renewed talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal indicated Sunday that they are optimistic about the possibility of reaching an agreement to impose limits on Tehran’s uranium enrichment. Russian Ambassador Mikhail Ulyanov told reporters outside Vienna’s Palais Coburg, four days into the talks that We stand 5 minutes or … Continue reading Negotiators optimistic about progress on Iran nuclear deal →