Monday, September 20th, 2021
France cancels talks with UK
UK PM Boris Johnson says France had nothing to worry about from the deal News Desk / DNA PARIS: France’s defence minister has cancelled talks with her UK counterpart amid the row prompted by a new security deal between Britain, the US and Australia. Paris is angry after Australia signed the Aukus pact to build nuclear-powered submarines, pulling out of a major contract with France in the process. UK PM Boris Johnson said France had nothing to worry about from the deal. But Florence Parly’s meeting with UK Defence SecretaryRead More
Russian Varsity shooting leaves 6 students dead
Centreline Report MOSCOW: At least 6 people have died after a gunman opened fire at a university in the Russian city of Perm, officials say. The assailant walked on to the campus on Monday morning and started shooting. Students and teachers barricaded themselves inside the university building; others were seen jumping from windows. Police wounded and detained the attacker, who is said to be a student. The local health ministry says 19 people were injured in the attack. The incident occurred at 11:00 (06:00 GMT) at Perm State University, locatedRead More
US easing its coronavirus travel restrictions for passengers from UK, EU and other nations
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – The US is easing its coronavirus travel restrictions, re-opening to passengers from the UK, EU and other nations. From November, foreign travellers will be allowed to fly into the US if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing and contact tracing, the White House said. The US has had tough restrictions on travel in place since early last year. The move on Monday answers a major demand from European allies at a time of strained relations. White House Covid-19 coordinator Jeff Zients announced the “newRead More
Defense minister warns of Iran’s crushing response to enemies
Iran has warned tit-for-tat if its soil is attacked by Israel or any other aggressor. Talking to media in Tehran, Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani dismissed recent threats by the Israeli officials and gave warning of a crushing response. He said that any unwise and stupid measure will trigger a crushing response from Iran that would inflict heavy costs on the aggressors.
FM leaves for New York to attend 76th UNGA session
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi left for New York on Monday to attend the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During his visit, he will participate in various high-level meetings and side events, and also deliver a talk at the prestigious think-tank Council on Foreign Relations. The Foreign Minister will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts and the UN leadership. He will also interact with a cross-section of the international media and meet the dynamic Pakistani-American community.
PM to virtually address UNGA’s session on Friday
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan in his policy address to 76th session of UN General Assembly (UNGA) through video statement, will outline Pakistan’s perspective on key global and regional issues. The UN General Assembly session is beginning in New York from Tuesday. Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar in a statement said Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be visiting New York from Tuesday. During the visit, he will participate in various high-level meetings and side events, and deliver a Talk at the Council on Foreign Relations. The Foreign Minister willRead More