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China and India should ‘stop draining each other’s energy’: Chinese FM Wang Yi
“China India relations have encountered some setbacks in recent years which do not serve the fundamental interests of the two countries… (regarding the border issues) left over from history China has advocated managing differences… actively seeking a fair and an equitable settlement,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
Political decisions needed for ending Vienna talks on Iran nuclear deal: EU coordinator
Political decisions need to be made to end the Vienna talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Enrique Mora, deputy secretary-general of the European External Action Service, has said. Mora is acting as the European Union's coordinator in the negotiations in Vienna. His comments came as Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said in Tehran on Monday that few differences remain between Iran and the West, Xinhua news agency reported.
Ukraine says top Russian general killed in fighting near Kharkiv
Ukrainian defence authorities have said that a top Russian general was killed during fighting near the country's second largest city of Kharkiv. In a statement on Monday night, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine identified the slain general as Vitaly Gerasimov, who was a major general, chief of staff and first deputy commander of the 41st Army of the Central Military District of Russia.
Russia puts forward 4 demands to Ukraine for cessation of military action | Here're details
For Russia to stop its military aggression in Ukraine, Moscow on Monday put out a list consisting of 4 demands from Kyiv which must be met to put an end to the fighting. This includes cessation of military activities by Ukraine, constitutional amendments to give up aspirations of joining any bloc among others. The 4 demands are as follows.
Zelensky says he's in Kiev, not hiding
In his latest address to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he's still in Kiev and not hiding as Russia's war on his country has continued for the 13th day. In the video posted on his Facebook page late Monday night, Zelensky shows the views of the city from his office in the heart of the capital city. Zelenksy's video message came hours after the third round of peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations ended without any significant developments.
Despite our repeated urgings, safe corridor for Indian students in Sumy didn't materialise: India at UN
"We are deeply concerned that despite our repeated urgings to both the sides, the safe corridor for our students stranded in Sumy did not materialise," Indian Ambassador to the UN T.S. Tirumurti said. He also reiterated that the Indian government has been advocating for an end to the conflict and return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue between all the involved parties.
Whither the Aurat in Pakistan?
Celebration of International Women's Day on 8th March annually is a reminder of the need for gender balance in global society today. However, Pakistan presents a stark case of a nation, whose women are still in the backwaters of civilization. According to the recently published 'Global Gender Gap Report 2021', Pakistan ranked 153rd out of 156 countries, as per gender parity index.
Iran urges 'initiatives' from all parties to accelerate talks in Vienna
"Prospect of a deal in Vienna talks remains unclear due to Washington's delay in making a political decision," Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani tweeted, Xinhua news agency reported. Shamkhani said that the priority of Iranian negotiators is to resolve the remaining issues that are considered to have crossed the red line of the country. "Rapid access to a strong deal requires new initiatives from all parties," he noted.
Russia designates South Korea as 'unfriendly' nation
Russia has designated South Korea as an "unfriendly" nation after Seoul joined international sanctions against Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine, the media reported on Monday.The Russian government released a decree that South Korea is included on its list of "unfriendly states" that "have carried out unfriendly actions" against Russia, its nationals or entities, Moscow's state news agency TASS reported.
No 'corridor' in Mariupol to evacuate civilians: Mayor
The city has no electricity, heating, water, or communications. Mariupol has been waiting for three days for a "corridor" to evacuate civilians and bring in humanitarian aid. Boychenko complains that as soon as the city authorities try to organize an evacuation, the occupiers use it for their own purposes, Ukrayinska Pravda reported. "We are gathering people in locations where we are ready to evacuate. We are ready to drive to specific points, and just then the shelling begins.
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