New Delhi, Jul 16 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump arrived in Helsinki, Finland for the much-awaited summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The two leaders are scheduled to meet later on Monday. Trump, who is on a seven-day, three-nation European trip flew in from Scotland, where he and his wife, Melania, spent the weekend at his golf resort. Earlier on Friday, President Trump said that he will "absolutely" ask his Russian counterpart about Moscow's alleged involvement in the US presidential election.
Peshawar (Pakistan), Jul 15 (ANI): while briefing media in Pakistan's Peshawar, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that if Iraq and Afghanistan can hold election despite terrorism, than it can be held in Pakistan as well.
Manama (Bahrain), Jul 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Prime Minister of Bahrain Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa in Manama, Bahrain on Sunday. Earlier, she attended the first ministerial meeting of the India-Arab League Cooperation Forum to deepen the country's ties with the 22-member group. The meet also assumes significance in the wake of the growing threat of Islamic State in the region. EAM Swaraj is on two-day visit to Bahrain from July 14 to 15. This is External Affairs Minister's 3rd visit to Bahrain.
Manama (Bahrain), Jul 15 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj co-chaired the second India-Bahrain High Joint Commission meeting with her Bahraini counterpart Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa in Bahrain's Manama on Sunday. Shaikh Khalifa praised the contribution of Indian community settled in Bahrain towards the economic development of Bahrain. EAM Swaraj is on two-day visit to Bahrain from July 14 to 15. On Saturday, she jointly inaugurated impressive Embassy of India Complex in Manama along with her Bahraini counterpart. The new embassy complex is equipped with State-of-the-art Facilities to cater the growing need of people of both countries. This is External Affairs Minister's 3rd visit to Bahrain.
Washington DC (US), Jul 15 (ANI): Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists staged protest in Washington DC against upcoming general elections in Pakistan. The protest was held over continuous atrocities against refugees in Pakistan by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). An MQM activist alleged that Government and intelligence agencies in Pakistan are busy in negotiation with terrorists to elect a weak puppet government. General elections in Pakistan will be held on July 25.
Washington DC (US), Jul 14 (ANI): US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher said that US has to make sure that they don't send weapon to Pakistan as they can use weapon against their own people. Terming Government in Islamabad and ISI as oppressor of the people, US Congressman said "We have to make sure that we (US) don't send Pakistan another weapon that they can use against their own people, that's the first start".
Islamabad (Pakistan), Jul 14 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan hit out at the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), saying that both the parties pushed the country into heavy debt. Khan underlined that such time has come that there is no money left to run Pakistan.
Lahore (Pakistan), Jul 13 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader Pervaiz Rashid said that former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been sentenced for stopping crime not for doing any. He added that now, every voter has become Nawaz Sharif. The former Pakistan Prime Minister and his daughter were sentenced for long jail terms in a graft case and will be arrested as soon as they reach Pakistan. Massive arrangements have been made for their arrival. Sharif is returning from London via Abu Dhabi. Court gave him a 10-year-jail term over the purchase of flats in London. His daughter was also handed a seven-year jail term.
Lahore (Pakistan), Jul 13 (ANI): Pakistan police detained Pakistan Muslim League(Nawaz) supporters who were on their way to Lahore airport ahead of Nawaz Sharif''s arrival. Earlier, PML(N) president Shahbaz Sharif had requested the party workers to reach Lahore airport. He said, "Miyan Nawaz Sharif will reach Lahore airport in a few hours. I urge all to reach Lahore airport to welcome him. Currently, I am at an interior town, where people are gathering to proceed to Lahore airport to welcome him".
Abu Dhabi (UAE), Jul 13 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif moved from UAE's Abu Dhabi International Airport. They will be brought to Pakistan's Lahore. Earlier, the former Pakistan Prime Minister said that he is doing it for the people of Pakistan. He gave the statement when he was on-board flight to UAE's Abu Dhabi International Airport. The former Pakistan Prime Minister and his daughter were sentenced for long jail terms in a graft case and will be arrested as soon as they reach Pakistan. Massive arrangements have been made for their arrival Sharif is returning from London via Abu Dhabi. Court gave him a 10-year-jail term over the purchase of flats in London. His daughter was also handed a seven-year jail term.
On Board, Jul 13 (ANI): Just before his arrest, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that he knows that he will be taken to jail, but he is doing it for the people of Pakistan. He added that he is sacrificing for the coming generations. "Such opportunity won't come again. Let's build destiny of Pak together," Sharif added. The former Pakistan Prime Minister gave this statement when he was on-board flight to UAE's Abu Dhabi International Airport. The former Pakistan Prime Minister and his daughter were sentenced for long jail terms in a graft case and will be arrested as soon as they reach Pakistan. Massive arrangements have been made for their arrival Sharif is returning from London via Abu Dhabi. Court gave him a 10-year-jail term over the purchase of flats in London. His daughter was also handed a seven-year jail term.
Kathmandu (Nepal), July 13 (ANI): The incessant rainfall in Nepal claimed 3 lives on Thursday in Nepal's Bhaktapur city. Three members of a family were buried when a house collapsed after rainfall which continued for about 10 hours starting from Wednesday evening. The caving in and landslides in various road sections have disrupted the transport in the mountainous districts of the country. The major highways of Nepal, the Araniko and BP Highways, came to a standstill because of the mudslide and the inundation but were cleared in active initiation of the army and the police. The Narayangarh-Muglin section which serves as the backbone for trade and supplies is functioning one-way as the landslide disrupts the highway with the caving-in in various sections. The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Nepal has warned of continued rainfall till the next three days with warning of heavy rainfall in Eastern Nepal.
Peshawar (Pakistan), Jul 13 (ANI): Members of Awami National Party (ANP) staged protest in Peshawar against Pakistan Army and killing of leader Haroon Bilour. ANP leader Haroon Bilour and more than 20 people were killed in suicide attack in Peshawar on July 10. The Pakistani Taliban had claimed the responsibility for the bombing.
New Delhi, Jul 13 (ANI): Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam tweeted a goodbye message to her kids ahead of her arrest in Avenfield reference case. "Told my kids to be brave in the face of oppression. But kids will still be kids. Goodbyes are hard, even for the grownups", she tweeted. She along with her father Nawaz Sharif will be arrested by NAB at UAE's Abu Dhabi Airport later this morning. Flights that were to arrive at Islamabad airport this morning have been diverted to Lahore airport. Maryam and Nawaz are expected to arrive Pakistan today after which they will be put under arrest and taken to jail under heavy security.
London (United Kingdom), Jul 13 (ANI): Ahead of arrest of former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam, Nawaz's son Hussain Nawaz said that his mother Begum Kulsoom Nawaz's health situation has improved and she has opened her eyes after a month. "She has opened eyes after exactly one month. I don't have anything else to share. Her sedatives were being reduced. I only request that please remember her in your prayers", said Hussain Nawaz. Kulsoom Nawaz was admitted to hospital after a cardiac arrest last month.
Lahore (Pakistan), Jul 13 (ANI): Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's mother Shamim Akhtar vows to go behind the bar if her son gets arrested. In a video message, Shamim Akhtar said that she would not let Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Captain (retired) Muhammad Safdar go to jail. Shamim further asserted, she has faith that all the three are innocent.
London (United Kingdom), Jul 13 (ANI): Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam will be arrested at Abu Dhabi airport in United Arab Emirates (UAE) today. Nawaz and his daughter, who are convicted in Avenfield reference case, will stay at the Abu Dhabi airport for seven hours. All arrangements have been made to arrest the three-time Prime Minister and his daughter by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) team.
London (UK), Jul 13 (ANI): Ahead of the arrival of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam in Pakistan, a picture of the father-daughter duo with ailing Begum Kulsoom at London's Harley Street Clinic has surfaced on social media. The picture shows Maryam breaking down into tears and Nawaz keeping his hands on Kulsoom's head. A Pakistan-based journalist tweeted the picture and captioned it, "This picture will haunt many in future. Remember."
Kathmandu (Nepal), Jul 13 (ANI): Heavy rainfall has claimed three lives in Nepal's Bhaktapur. The three people were buried after the house collapsed due to incessant rainfall, which continued for 24 hours. Heavy downpour has led to landslides and caving in, causing disruption in lives of common people.
Tokyo (Japan), July 12 (ANI): With the increasing awareness about people's beauty and health, product development in these industries is receiving great attention. Tokyo Big Sight hosted its fifth Health and Beauty Goods Expo, where a wide range of state-of-the-art health and beauty appliances were exhibited. Each booth was filled with a variety of exciting latest goods. In one booth, a new type of hydrogen beauty machine was exhibited. Presently, there has been a growing interest about health and beauty methods in Japan that incorporate hydrogen, and its research is also actively being carried out at many universities and institutions. The latest equipment helping in teeth whitening was on display at one of the booths. The main concept of the product is that it is compact and can be used by anyone, rather than the equipment used by a dedicated dentist. The passion among Japanese companies to create better products is encouraging the entry of new products in the market. While beauty an