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PM Sheikh Hasina seeks end to arms races, concerted action for universal peace
"At this critical juncture in the world, I urge people to use their resources to achieve universal sustainable development without spending resources on the arms races. Let's take action and commit to universal peace," she said in her address at the closing ceremony of the two-day "World Peace Conference-2021" being held in Dhaka, joining virtually from her official Ganabhaban residence. A 16-point Dhaka Declaration was adopted at the conference.
Israel calls world powers to take 'hard line' toward Iranian nuke talks
"I call on every country negotiating with Iran in Vienna to take a strong line and make it clear to Iran that it is impossible to negotiate and enrich uranium at the same time," Xinhua news agency quoted Bennett as saying.
The Israeli Prime Minister made the remark while reffering to the latest round of talks which has been briefly paused in Austria's capital Vienna last week.
Iran says US should 'take first step' in revival of nuke deal
The Islamic Republic of Iran will not back down from its demands for the lifting of sanctions in the process of restoration of the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Bagheri Kani said, according to the report. He stressed that the proposals made by Iran to the P4 + 1 group, comprising the UK, China, France, Russia plus Germany, in the recent Vienna negotiations are "documented and logical," and therefore can be a basis for negotiations, Xinhua news agency reported.
China's power in Asia Index falls for the first time
As per the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index, this contrasts with the year before when Beijing emerged diplomatically diminished from the pandemic but was holding ground in overall power, and to 2019 when it netted the highest gains in the region.
Omicron found in more US states, adds new uncertainties
Some of the people in the US who have contracted the new variant had recently travelled to southern Africa, where it was first identified, while at least two states reported community spread of the new variant. States to report Omicron cases span the country from Hawaii to California and New York.
Sri Lankan manager's skull received multiple hits, limbs broken by Sialkot mob
The report and additional videos that surfaced on Saturday have revealed new details on the lynching. It emerged that at least one colleague tried to shield Priyanatha from the mob. The Sri Lankan national was lynched by a mob of factory workers and others on Friday over alleged blasphemy allegations. He worked as exports manager at Rajco Industries' unit located at Wazirabad Road. Factory employees first killed him and then dragged his body out to set it on fire. The grisly events were recorded on mobile cameras, the report added.
13 died, 98 injured in Indonesia's Mt Semeru eruption
"Two bodies have been identified, while others are still in the process," according to the BNPB's spokesman Abdul Muhari. All those injured, including two pregnant women, are currently under medical treatment at nearby health centres. Meanwhile, 902 people have been evacuated to a village hall, a school building, and houses of worship.
US, 21 other countries concerned over summary killings, enforced disappearances in Afghanistan
"We underline that the alleged actions constitute serious human rights abuses and contradict the Taliban's announced amnesty. We call on the Taliban to effectively enforce the amnesty for former members of the Afghan security forces and former Government officials to ensure that it is upheld across the country and throughout their ranks," the joint statement said.
President Putin, Biden to hold online meeting on Tuesday
According to Peskov, the Presidents will hold talks on Tuesday evening. "The Presidents will decide on their own," he said when asked how long the talks would last, Xinhua news agency reported.
Sri Lankan killed by mob in Sialkot had 'apologised for misunderstanding'
Priyantha Kumara, who had been working as a manager at a private factory on Wazirabad Road in Sialkot, was tortured to death and his body was set on fire by a mob over allegations of "blasphemy" on December 3. Sources privy to the investigation said the Punjab government has presented an initial report to the Prime Minister. As per the preliminary report turned in by the provincial government, a dispute had emerged when Priyantha Kumara removed some posters from the walls of the factory at 10:28am. The posters were reportedly inscribed with the name of the Holy Prophet, The News reported.
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