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Call for release of Chinese wives of Gilgit Baltistan men in Xinjiang

Gilgit Baltistan, 10 APRIL, 2018: - Anger and distress against Chinese are brewing among families in Gilgit Baltistan following news being received of Uighur women in Xinjiang province being arrested. Xinjiang's proximity to Gilgit Baltistan has seen both of these regions sharing long historical, cultural and family ties. Many Uighurs are married to Gilgit-Baltistan locals. The arrests of Uighur women could be a result of China's suspicion of their alleged association with Islamist extremists. An all-party conference was held in Gilgit recently on Chinese transgressions and a demand was made for the immediate release from jail of over fifty Uighur women who had been implicated on false charges of terrorism. They also demanded imposition of a trade ban against China for a year.

Pakistan's Express Tribune criticised for deleting story on Pashtun Long March

Islamabad (Pakistan), Apr 10 (ANI): In the wake of the Pakistan media's reluctance over covering the Pashtun Long March, the country's English daily, The Express Tribune (ET), was singled out by Twitter users on Monday for deleting stories on the protest after publishing it. With Pashtun youths staging protests against alleged extrajudicial arrests and killings of members of the ethnic minority by security forces, the blackout of the Pakistan media over the whole affair has been widely criticised by scholars, journalists and others both domestically and internationally.

FBI raids a political witch hunt and a disgrace: Donald Trump

Washington DC (USA), Apr 10 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump condemned the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) raids on his long-serving personal lawyer and confidant Michael Cohen's office in New York City, calling it a "political witch hunt" and "an attack on our country".

Swaziland will open embassy in India: King of Swaziland

Mbabane (Swaziland), Apr 10 (ANI): King of Swaziland Mswati III said Swaziland will open embassy in India. "President Kovind has said that they will open a residential embassy in Swaziland to facilitate easier cooperation. As a kingdom, we have also resolved to reciprocate this gesture by opening our embassy in India," he said.

India and Swaziland have potential to forge win-win partnership: President Kovind

Mbabane (Swaziland), Apr 10 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind released a joint statement with King of Swaziland Mswati III in Mbabane on April 09. In his statement, President Kovind talked about the potential between two nations to "forge a win-win partnership." "We can combine the benefits of Ayurveda with your traditional medicines and provide sustainable living choices to many. I am happy that yoga is becoming popular in this country, he said. Earlier, India and Swaziland have signed two agreements in the field of Health and Medicine and Visa department.

King of Swaziland Mswati III honours President Ram Nath Kovind

Mbabane (Swaziland), Apr 10 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind was honoured by King of Swaziland in Swaziland's Mbabane on April 09. President Kovind is accompanied by First Lady Savita Kovind to the three-nation tour of Africa including -Equatorial Guinea, Swaziland and Zambia. Earlier on Monday in the first-ever visit of an Indian head to Equatorial Guinea, President Kovind announced to open an Indian embassy in Equatorial Guinea to strengthen the diplomatic ties between the two countries. The official trip will end on April 12.

India, Swaziland sign 2 agreements on health, Visa waiver

Swaziland (Africa), Apr 10 (ANI): India and Swaziland have signed two agreements in the field of Health and Medicine and Visa department on April 09. One of the agreement deals with granting of the visa waiver for the diplomats and officials holding relevant passports while the other is to ensure cooperation in the field of health and medicine. The agreements were signed in the presence of Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, who is on his maiden official visit to Swaziland as part of his three-nation tour in Africa. Earlier on Monday President Kovind inspected a guard of honour in front of the Lozitha Palace in Swaziland and then met Swaziland's King Mswati III at the Lozitha Palace. President Kovind is on a three-nation state visit to the African countries- Equatorial Guinea, Swaziland and Zambia from April 7 to 12.

President Kovind inspected Guard of Honour in Swaziland

Mbabane (Swaziland), Apr 10 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind inspected a guard of honour in front of the Lozitha Palace in Swaziland on April 09. Later on, Kovind met Swaziland's King Mswati III at the Lozitha Palace. President Kovind and King Mswati III will later release a joint statement in which they are expected to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries. President Kovind is accompanied by First Lady Savita Kovind to the three-nation tour of Africa including -Equatorial Guinea, Swaziland and Zambia. The official trip will end on April 12.

Hungary's anti-immigrant leader Viktor Orban wins third term in power

Hungary, Apr 09 (ANI): Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban wins his third straight term in office, with his party taking two-thirds of seats in parliament. In Sunday (April 8)'s elections, his one-issue anti-immigration campaign secured his party a strong majority in parliament.

Pakistan media blackout Pashtun March demanding public hanging of Pervez Musharraf

Peshawar (Pakistan), Apr 09 (ANI): The Pakistani media's move to blackout Pashtun Long March has invited massive backlash from its own people, including scholars and journalists as well. People have taken to Twitter to condemn the media blackout. Earlier, Over 1,00,000 Pashtuns held a rally in Peshawar on April 8 against the Pakistani state-sponsored terrorism in Pashtunistan and demanded public hanging of retired Pakistan Army General and former president Pervez Musharraf.

President Ram Nath Kovind addresses Indian Community in Malabo

Malabo (Guinea), Apr 09 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind participated in Indian Community Programme in Malabo on Sunday. While addressing the Indian Community President Kovind said, "Equatorial Guinea's President told me that I am conferred with the highest civilian award. The honour wasn't given to me, but to President of India, which means it was for citizens of India." "You are equally entitled to the honour," he added. President Ram Nath Kovind was conferred with the Condecoracion, the highest honour accorded to a non-citizen by the government of Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.

India will be opening its embassy in Equatorial Guinea very soon: President Kovind

Malabo (Guinea), Apr 09 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed Equatorial Guinea National Parliament on Sunday. While addressing the Parliament, President Kovind said, "Diplomacy is catching up. Happy to announce that very soon, India will be opening its embassy in Equatorial Guinea, in fact, in this city." "Guinea is the point where 0 degree latitude meets 0 degree longitude, where equator and Prime Meridian intersects. In a sense, it is centre of world. The warm welcome I received has made this visit truly special," he added.

3 people die as delivery vehicle rams into restaurant

Muenster (Germany), April 08 (ANI): Three people died and 20 others were injured on April 07 as a delivery vehicle drove into a restaurant in the German city of Muenster. The suspect then took his own life, police said, adding that they weren't looking for anyone else. Police cordoned off the scene while a helicopter circled above. The incident recalls a December 2016 truck attack in Berlin that killed 12 people. Anis Amri, a failed Tunisian asylum seeker with Islamist links, hijacked a truck, killed the driver and then ploughed it into a crowded marketplace. That attack killed 11 more people and injured dozens of others.

President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in Equatorial Guinea

Malabo (Guinea), Apr 08 (ANI): Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind arrived in Equatorial Guinea on April 07. President of Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo received them at the Malabo International Airport. President Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind received ceremonial welcome in Equatorial Guinea. President Kovind is on a three nation visit to Africa from April 7 to 13. Besides Equatorial Guinea he will also visit Swaziland and Zambia.

Syrian government launches assault on last rebel enclave in Syria

Syria, Apr 08 (ANI): The Syrian government has launched a fierce air and ground assault on the last rebel-held town in eastern Ghouta, killing at least 32 people in a bid to seal President Bashar al-Assad's biggest victory since 2016, a war monitor said. Thick clouds of smoke were seen rising from the targeted area, the town of Douma, where the Jaish al-Islam rebel group is holding out after insurgents in other parts of eastern Ghouta accepted safe passage to other rebel areas.

US slaps sanctions on Russian oligarchs

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): The United States of America on Friday slammed sanctions on Russian oligarchs close to Vladimir Putin over alleged meddling by Moscow in the 2016 U.S. election. The sanctions target seven Russian businessmen, the 12 companies they own or control, plus 17 high-ranking government officials. The action, taken under pressure from Congress, might hamper President Donald Trump's hopes for better relations with Putin. The sanctions freeze the U.S. assets of oligarchs such as aluminum tycoon Oleg Deripaska, who once had close ties to Trump's now-indicted former campaign manager, Paul Manafort. It's the second swipe at Russia in as many weeks for Trump, after coming under fire from critics for going too easy on Moscow. Last week, Trump expelled 60 Russian diplomats in connection with the UK nerve agent attack on a former Russia spy and his daughter.

Watch: Sushma Swaraj visits the fire Temple of Baku

Baku (Azerbaijan), Apr 07 (ANI): External Affairs Minister of India, Sushma Swaraj visited the popular Fire Temple at Baku. The temple, known locally Ateshgah, is a medieval place of worship holy to Hindus, Sikhs and Zoroastrians.

Philippines shuts off its most popular island 'Boracay'

Manila (Philippines), Apr 06 (ANI): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte approved a tourist ban in the country's most famous island, Boracay, for six months from April 26. For more than six months the Philippines has closed its most famous tourism island - to tourists, paving the way for a major cleanup of Boracay, which firebrand president Rodrigo Duterte has branded a "cesspool." A favorite among local and international tourists for its sugar-white sand and crystal-clear ocean, Boracay has been deteriorating as a result of what President Duterte has called an "overzealous" development on the beach front, and inadequate sewage facilities.

Nepal PM leaves for India for his 3-day tour

Kathmandu (Nepal), Apr 06 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli has headed to India on his maiden foreign visit on Friday. K.P Sharma, who became Prime Minister in mid-February this year is on a 3-day visit. With the visit of Federal Nepal's first Prime Minister KP Oli the hopes among people has gripped up. Nepal and India have signed a number of treaties over the times. PM Oli during his visit to India will be holding meeting with Nepali business community of both the nations on Friday followed by diplomatic reception by the Embassy of India. On his second day of visit PM Oli will attend the Ceremonial Reception and inspect the Guard of Honor at Rashtrapati Bhavan with the meeting with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and will pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

Trump cries foul, says 'unaware of payment made to Stormy Daniels'

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump said that he was unaware of the payments worth $130,000 made by his personal attorney general Michael Cohen to American porn Stormy Daniels in exchange for remaining silent on the alleged sexual encounter. Earlier while addressing media, Cohen said that he himself made the payment to Daniels ahead of the United States Presidential elections in 2014. He also added that neither the Republican Party nor Trump's campaigners are involved in the transaction. Daniels has publicly claimed a 2006 sexual encounter with Trump. However, the US President had repeatedly denied any relations with the porn star.