WORLD
Arab Parliament slams ex-BJP spokespersons' remarks against Prophet Muhammad
The legislative body of the Arab League also expressed surprise that "such statements are issued by political officials who are supposed to be more keen on spreading the values of moderation, tolerance and dialogue between religions and civilizations, and confronting extremist ideas that feed sedition and religious hatred".
More Americans banned from entering Russia
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm are among the additional blacklisted Americans, reports Xinhua news agency. In a brief statement on Monday, the Ministry the latest move comes in retaliation for "constantly expanding US sanctions against Russian political and public figures, as well as representatives of domestic business".
Mexican President won't attend Summit of the Americas
"There cannot be a Summit of the Americas if all the countries of the American continents do not participate," Lopez Obrador insisted. The President called for a change in the US position, given its "lack of respect" for certain nations such as Cuba, which it has economically blockaded for decades, reports Xinhua news agency.
Sharma-Jindal controversy: Guterres encourages respect for all religions
The spokesperson said: "We've seen stories, (but) I haven't seen the remarks themselves." Nupur Sharma, who was a BJP spokesperson, has been suspended by the party's leadership, and the party's Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal has been expelled. Police in Mumbai, Thane and Hyderabad have registered cases against Sharma charging her with "hurting religious sentiments".
Spurning Shehbaz Sharif's offer of Grand Dialogue, Imran Khan dares Pakistan PM to arrest him
"There would be no talks on any issue other than the new elections in the country," said the former Prime Minister who returned to Islamabad on Sunday night after securing the bail from the Peshawar High Court till June 25. Imran was booked in a number of cases at multiple police stations across Islamabad over allegations of arson and vandalism a day after he abruptly ended his Long March on May 26.
As US and UK deliver long-range missiles to Ukraine, Putin warns of destroying facilities not targeted so far
President Putin said that the delivery of long-range missiles by the United States and some other countries is meant to replenish the losses of Ukrainian military equipment. In an interview to state-owned Russian television channel Russia-1 aired on Sunday, the Russian President said that the sole aim of flooding Ukraine with military supplies is to prolong the armed confrontation.
UK PM Johnson wins confidence vote over 'partygate' scandals
Johnson won the support of 211 out of 359 lawmakers, dozens more than the threshold of 180 votes, according to the result announced by Graham Brady, chairman of the Conservative Party's parliamentary group, the 1922 Committee, Xinhua news agency reported. "I can announce that the parliamentary party does have confidence in the Prime Minister," Brady said.
Russia to strengthen economic sovereignty in 2020s: President Putin
Russia will speed up the development of infrastructure and key technology and establish an independent and efficient financial system, Putin said in a message to the upcoming 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Xinhua news agency reported. "The Russian economy will increasingly rely on private initiatives and, of course, will remain committed to transparency and broad international cooperation," he added.
Indian-origin MPs likely to vote for Boris Johnson in confidence motion
Johnson is accused of being a serial liar. He is charged with misleading Parliament on parties and socialising that took place at his office-cum-residence in Downing Street in violation of laws enacted against such practices during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Last but not the least, he is now perceived to be an electoral liability likely to cause disastrous consequences to his party.
National Assembly condemns Imran's Pak will 'disintegrate' remark
The resolution read that the House condemns the interview of Imran Khan in which he said that Pakistan would disintegrate into three parts and the Pakistan Army would be dismantled if the establishment did not take the right decisions. The resolution stated that Pakistan Army has made great sacrifices for the country's defence, including in the war against terrorism for which the House pays tribute to it.
Don't Miss
Advertisement