INTERNATIONAL AWAAZ

Jaishankar to visit Bangladesh March 4

AMN/ WEB DESK External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Dhaka on March 4 on a day official visit to Bangladesh. During the visit the External Affairs Minister will meet Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen. He will also call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka. According to a press release … Continue reading Jaishankar to visit Bangladesh March 4 →

China’s ‘Two Sessions’ to begin from tomorrow

AMN/ WEB DESK China’s biggest annual political meetings known as the ‘Two Sessions’ or ‘lianghui’ will kick off in Beijing on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People amid stringent COVID-19 restrictions, at a time when China is facing a number of major political challenges, including the aftermath of the coronavirus and the ongoing … Continue reading China’s ‘Two Sessions’ to begin from tomorrow →

At least nine people killed, several injured as protests continue in Myanmar

AMN/ WEB DESK At least 9 people were killed in three cities and townships of Myanmar and more than 30 wounded in firing by the security forces against protestors on Wednesday. The death toll in the ongoing protests in Myanmar now stands at 31. The security forces resorted to live fire in several cities as … Continue reading At least nine people killed, several injured as protests continue in Myanmar →

Bangladesh to get 10.9 mn COVID vaccine doses through COVAX-WHO facility

AMN/ WEB DESK The COVAX facility of WHO has announced its first list of allocations for distribution of the COVID 19 vaccines. In its first round of allocation announced on Tuesday, 237 million doses of the Oxford- AstraZeneca vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII) will be distributed among 142 facility partners. Bangladesh … Continue reading Bangladesh to get 10.9 mn COVID vaccine doses through COVAX-WHO facility →

US imposes fresh sanctions against Russia over Navalny issue

WEB DESK The United States has slapped sanctions on Russian individuals and entities over the near-fatal poisoning of prominent opposition figure Alexei Navalny with a nerve agent. Speaking to reporters, the senior White House officials said the sanctions were being imposed in coordination with the European Union, and urged the release of Navalny from prison. The … Continue reading US imposes fresh sanctions against Russia over Navalny issue →

IAF to participate for 1st time in Exercise Desert Flag beginning in Al-Dhafra air base in UAE on Wednesday

AMN/ WEB DESK The Indian Air Force will participate for the first time in Exercise Desert Flag which is beginning in Al-Dhafra air base in UAE from tomorrow. Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multinational large force employment warfare exercise hosted by the United Arab Emirates Air Force. The Indian Air Force is participating in … Continue reading IAF to participate for 1st time in Exercise Desert Flag beginning in Al-Dhafra air base in UAE on Wednesday →

Chinese blogger charged under amended law for Galwan related posts

AMN/ WEB DESK A Chinese blogger has reportedly become the first person to be charged under a newly amended law outlawing the defamation of China’s heroes and martyrs. The blogger named Qiu Ziming, 38 was formally arrested by police in Nanjing, capital of China’s coastal province of Jiangsu, on Monday, 1st March as it announced … Continue reading Chinese blogger charged under amended law for Galwan related posts →

New passenger train service between Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri set to start from 26th March

AMN/ WEB DESK A new passenger train service between Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri is set to start from 26th of March marking the 50th Anniversary of the liberation of Bangladesh. According to an official release by the Bangladesh Rail Ministry, the direct train between Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri will run through the Chilahati-Haldibari cross border … Continue reading New passenger train service between Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri set to start from 26th March →

Chinese hackers targeted India’s power grid system through malware

AMN/ WEB DESK A report released by a US based company revealed that a Chinese government-linked group of hackers targeted India’s critical power grid system through malware, raising suspicion whether last year’s massive power outage in Mumbai was a result of the online intrusion. Recorded Future, a Massachusetts-based company which studies the use of the … Continue reading Chinese hackers targeted India’s power grid system through malware →

Hong Kong: Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters gather at court as

AMN/ WEB DESK Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters have gathered at a court where 47 activists face charges of conspiracy to commit subversion in Hong Kong. A court has adjourned the proceedings for today after a democracy activist fainted during a long hearing. Following over 12 hours of submissions from defence lawyers on bail applications, democrat … Continue reading Hong Kong: Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters gather at court as →