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On verge of war, Russia, Ukraine to participate in India's Defence Expo
With tensions between both the countries escalating towards a war-like situation, India is maintaining diplomatic balance between the two nations.Apart from them, around 70 countries are expected to participate in the mega defence event. Romania has also decided to take part in the 12th edition of the biennial defence exhibition. Other prominent countries include the US, France, Spain, the UK, and Czech Republic, among others.
Canadian MPs pass vote on Emergencies Act use against convoy blockades
The 185-151 vote late Monday night was on a motion put forward by the Liberal government that outlined its decision to invoke the never-before-used emergency powers after weeks-long demonstrations dubbed the "Freedom Convoy 2022", reports Xinhua news agency.
Ahead of UN probes on rights violation, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister briefs Delhi-based diplomats
Foreign Minister, Prof. G.L. Peiris addressed the diplomatic corps based in New Delhi virtually and shared information on progress related to human rights and reconciliation. He briefed 83 Heads of Mission accredited to Sri Lanka who based in New Delhi ahead of the UNHRC session scheduled from February 28 to April 1 in Geneva.
Pak Information Ministry financially crippling media, bodies allege
A statement by the JAC, comprising All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) and Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND), said the dialogue with the government over the legislation regarding media was being suspended "until the draconian amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) are reversed".
One-third unlikely to vote for Aus govt in upcoming polls
According to the new Essential poll, which was commissioned by peak health body the Australian Medical Association (AMA), 34 per cent of voters said they were less likely to vote for the governing Coalition at the upcoming general election because of its record on health issues, reports Xinhua news agency.
Credit Suisse account holders came from countries hit by Arab Spring protests
Credit Suisse customers included heads of state, royal families, ministers, spy chiefs, and government-connected businessmen from across the Arab world, the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) said in a report.
Imran Khan's step-son booked in liquor case
According to the FIR, the Ghalib Market police had recovered liquor from their car early on Monday and registered a case against Muhammad Musa Maneka, as well as his cousin Mohammad Ahmad Maneka (son of PML-N MNA Ahmed Raza Maneka) and a friend Ahmad Shaharyar.
Minsk Protocol: Know all about the two agreements that Vladimir Putin seems to have violated
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree which recognized the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts (provinces) in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine as independent People’s Republics. Minsk II (2015) followed the Minsk I agreement which was signed in September 2014 but failed to reinstate peace. Here're key highlights of Minsk I&II agreements (together known as Minsk Protocol).
SL orders release of 21 Indian fishermen
The Sri Lankan authorities will hand over the fishermen to the Indian Consulate after which they will be repatriated to India in a week after undergoing all Covid-19 safety measures. The 21 fishermen had gone fishing on January 31 in two boats. Tweleve were in one boat and nine in the second. The Sri Lankan Navy took them into custody while they were fishing at Kodiyakarai that night itself.
Ukraine urges international talks over Russia's decision
Ukraine has been calling for an emergency summit of the Normandy Format, a meeting of the UN Security Council, and a special meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to address the issue, Zelensky said in a video address to the nation published on Facebook.
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