Saturday, April 3rd, 2021
Normalisation with Israel to bring region ‘tremendous benefit’: Saudi FM
Normalisation with Israel would bring “tremendous benefit” to the region, the Saudi foreign minister has said, but such an accord with the kingdom would depend on progress in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Under the “Abraham Accords” brokered by former US president Donald Trump last year, four Arab countries — the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan — agreed to normalise ties with the Jewish state. But Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Thursday that any deal with Saudi Arabia was “very much dependent on progress with the peace process”. “I think normalising Israel‘s status within the region would bring tremendous benefit toRead More
Kremlin warns NATO troop deployment to Ukraine will raise tensions
The Kremlin said on Friday that any deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine would lead to further tensions near Russia‘s borders and force Moscow to take extra measures to ensure its own security. NATO voiced concern on Thursday over what it said was a big Russian military build-up near eastern Ukraine after Russia warned that a serious escalation in the conflict in Ukraine‘s Donbass region could “destroy” Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday that the situation at the contact line in eastern Ukraine between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatist forces was quite frightening and that multiple “provocations” were taking place there. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday spoke withRead More
Iran-China deal to enhance trade, ensure regional security
DNA Islamabad – The expert speaking at an international webinar on Saturday termed the China-Iran 25-year long new cooperation framework a historic milestone to further strengthen the Chinese influence in the region and Middle East. It will not only extend the Chinese market for trade and economic growth but also be feared to disturb the balance of power in the MENA region. The $400 billion financial cooperation will help Iran to dilute its isolation and enhance trade ties with China and Middle East countries. At a time when Iran isRead More
UK move to put Pak in red list flayed
British Parliament MP Naz Shah writes to British Foreign Minister, Pakistani ministers Asad Umar and Shireen Mazar also resent the move Special Correspondent ISLAMABAD: The decision of the British government to put Pakistan in the Red List of travel ban countries has evoked ire of not only Pakistani people but British parliamentarians as well. Pakistani ministers Asad Umar and Shireen Mazar have termed the move very sad. Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar his his Tweet said, every country has a right to take decisions to safeguard the health ofRead More
UK regulator reports dozens of blood clot cases, and several deaths linked to AstraZeneca jab
Britain‘s medicines regulator said it has identified 30 cases of rare blood clot events associated with the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine but stressed the benefits “continue to outweigh any risks.” After more than 18 million people have received vaccinations with AstraZeneca‘s jab, MHRA said seven people had died due to rare blood clots, although it was unclear whether these are a coincidence. The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency said the risk associated with this type of blood clot is “very small” and that the public should continue to take up the vaccine when offered it. The agency said late Saturday the casesRead More
Easy competition on China-Pak 70th anniversary announced
ISLAMABAD, April 3 (DNA): Pakistan China Friendship Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter (PCFA-KPC) has announced to hold an easy competition-2021 on “Seventy Years of Pak-China Diplomatic Relations” It will take place from April 5 to May 5, 2021, said Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani, Secretary General, PCFA-KPC. According to a press release issued here on Saturday, to celebrate the spirit of this wonderful bond, PCFA-KPC is inviting Pakistanis from the province to take part in the competition. The essay competition invites participants to write on Pakistan and China, showcasing their feelings and perceptions.Read More