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Protestors form human chain, block traffic demanding Constitution Amendment

Birgunj (Nepal), Jan 08 (ANI): Several Madhesi leaders of the Terai Region in Nepal have blocked streets of Birgunj, demanding amendments in the constitution at the earliest. The protestors formed a human chain and blocked the traffic. The Madhesi community feels they have been ignored in the constitution that was formulated in 2015. They have been demanding an amendment which would provide them equal rights and many leaders have taken part in recently concluded elections to bring about the change in a constitutional way.

'Chappal chor Pakistan' protest held outside Pakistan Embassy

Washington D.C., Jan 08 (ANI): The Indian American community in Washington DC staged a protest, called 'Chappal chor Pakistan' outside the Pakistan embassy. The protestors gathered outside the embassy to protest against misbehaviour of Pakistani authorities towards Kulbhushan Jadhav's kin. They donated old shoes and said the protest is in solidarity with Jadhav's family. Baloch protestors also joined the protest and raised anti Pakistan slogans. The protestors urged people to bring old shoes to give them to Pakistan. They also asked them to dress like a Siachen soldier with at least 2 layers of clothes for cold. 'Chappal chor Pakistan' started trending after Pakistan asked Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother and wife to remove mangalsutra, bindi before meeting him. His wife's shoes were not returned after meeting which left India and the world flabbergasted.

North and South Korea talks result of my 'tough stance': Donald Trump

Camp David (U.S.) , Jan 08 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he was told that North Korea's willingness to hold official talks with South Korea was a result of his 'tough stance'. President Trump was addressing a news conference at Camp David. Earlier, North Korea agreed to hold talks with South Korea, the first in more than two years, hours after Washington and Seoul delayed a military exercise amid a standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs. Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have exchanged insults ever since Trump took office, with Trump repeatedly calling Kim 'rocket man' for testing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. The talks between North Korea and South Korea are expected to cover the Winter Olympics, to be held in South Korea next month, and inter-Korean relations.

Angela Merkel begins new negotiations for fourth term

Germany, Jan 08 (ANI): Fate of the European Union's most powerful ruler is on the line, as German Chancellor Angela Merkel has entered yet another round of negotiations to form a government and keep her job. She's going into five days of talks between her conservatives, the Christian Democratic Union, and chief rivals, the Social Democrats, to renew their so-called 'grand coalition' in parliament. The last German election in September was indecisive as Merkel's party came out strongest of the multitude, but not enough to rule unchallenged. A rebellion has formed inside the Social Democrats' ranks calling for no coalition at all.

EAM Swaraj talks about plan to connect India with all ASEAN countries

Singapore, Jan 07 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is in Singapore to inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. While addressing a gathering, EAM Swaraj talked about plan to connect India with ASEAN countries. She stated that today 16 Indian cities are connected to Singapore, further adding that a trilateral highway project from India to Thailand is making progress. Swaraj is on a visit to three South East Asian countries - Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore.

11 Saudi princes detained for protesting at royal palace

Saudi Arabia, Jan 07 (ANI): 11 Saudi princes were arrested during a rare protest at the royal palace in Riyadh, coming after last year's corruption crackdown that hit dozens of the country's elite. The princes had gone there to demand compensation for a death sentence given to a relative. They were also reportedly angry over austerity measures that stopped, among other things, their utility bills from being paid off by the state. They were detained after refusing to stop their demands. Last year, the Saudi government rounded up dozens of royals and government officials in what they billed as a crackdown on corruption, which further strengthened the powers Crown Prince Mohammed has gathered in recent years.

Germany, Turkey vow to end spat

Germany/Turkey, Jan 07 (ANI): Germany and Turkey's foreign ministers have agreed to pull out all the stops to improve ties that have soured due to disputes over Ankara's post-coup crackdown and the arrests of German citizens in Turkey. The chill between NATO allies Germany and Turkey appears to be thawing. Earlier, they turned on each other over multiple disputes including Ankara's post-coup crackdown, the migrant crisis, and the arrests of German citizens and journalists in Turkey. Now, signs of a return to normal were visible during an apparently warm meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers. While what exactly went down at this meeting hasn't been confirmed, but there have been a number of sticking points. The migrant crisis perhaps being most notable. Turkey is a gatekeeper for migrants attempting to enter central Europe. Berlin also upset Turkey by granting asylum to Turkish nationals accused of participating in the 2016 coup attempt, which saw thousands of arrests. Bo

Predator starfish posses threat to Great Barrier Reef

Townsville (Australia), Jan 06 (ANI): The return of coral-eating Crown of Thorns Starfish has made them a target of a search and destroy mission off Australia's Queensland coast. The Starfish have returned after decades to feast on the Great Barrier Reef, a world heritage and a major tourist attraction. The feasting process begins by the starfish spreading its stomach over the corals and using digestive enzymes to liquefy the coral tissue. To kill the invaders, the scientists suggest injecting them with bile salts. In the Swains Reef at the southern edge of the larger reef system which is under stress due to coral bleaching, a result of climate change according to the scientists, the outbreak took place. Production of extra nutrients in the water has compelled the invasion by the starfish but the scientists are still unknown of the reason behind their return.

EAM co-chairs 5th Round Table of ASEAN, urges for cooperation between ASEAN countries

Jakarta (Indonesia), Jan 06 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj co-chaired the 5th Round Table of ASEAN India Network of Think-Tank in Jakarta on Saturday. While asserting the importance of India-Indonesia relations in the meeting, Swaraj urged the Think Tanks to strengthen consultation and suggest ways to enhance all kinds of cooperation between the ASEAN countries. As President Joko Widodo accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation yesterday to join ASEAN special commemorative summit as Guest of Honor at India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, Swaraj said that it is an honour for India to host all 10 leaders on the day. Earlier, Swaraj stated that India's relations with ASEAN Region is a key priority and it is at the core of the Act East Policy. She is on a two-day visit to Indonesia, which will aim to strengthen the bilateral relations between both the nations.

For India, relations with ASEAN Region is a key priority: EAM Sushma Swaraj

Jakarta (Indonesia), Jan 05 (ANI): While addressing the India- Indonesia joint statement in Jakarta, Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj stated that India's relations with ASEAN region is a key priority and it is at the core of the Act East Policy. Swaraj added that Indonesia has a critical role to play in evolution of the new security architecture in the Indo-Pacific region. Swaraj also expressed her gratitude to President Joko Widodo for accepting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to join ASEAN special commemorative summit as Guest of Honor at India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed intensifies action post release from house arrest

Lahore (Pakistan), Jan 05 (ANI): Post his release from house arrest in November last year, Mumbai attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has intensified his political activities. He has attended and presided over several rallies in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujaranwala and Muridke, spewing venom against both the United States and Israel. Thousands of JuD supporters gathered in Rawalpindi on December 29 to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. On January 2, hundreds of demonstrators supporting charities linked to Hafiz Saeed staged a protest in Lahore against Pakistan's plans to seize control of the organisations. The government detailed its plans for the takeover of Saeed's two charities, Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and the Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation. United States has labelled JuD and FIF "terrorist fronts" for Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group Saeed founded in 1987 and which Washington and India blame for the 2008 at

After Gilgit, people in PoK oppose illegal taxation

Muzaffarabad (Pok), Jan 5 (ANI): Days after Islamabad rolled back its decision to impose taxes on the residents of Gilgit-Baltistan, the people in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) are gearing up to start an agitation against federal taxes. PoK, which Pakistan calls it as 'Azad Kashmir', is under an illegal occupation of Pakistan who has no constitutional right to impose any tax. However, the people in PoK have been paying taxes for decades. The people in PoK have suffered due to this unlawful tax regime. Recently, a massive campaign was launched against illegal taxation in Gilgit Baltistan, which forced the government to roll back its decision. Part of an erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and PoK are under illegal occupation of Pakistan since 1947.

Madhesis demand Birgunj to be given capital status

Birgunj (Nepal), Jan 05 (ANI): The people in Birgunj of Parsa district are protesting to demand that their town should be declared the state capital. The protest is aimed at exerting pressure on the government that is said to be making preparations to announce temporary provincial capitals. Birgunj locals have threatened to launch a strong protest if their demand is not fulfilled. However, people in other areas including Dipayal, Butwal, Rupandehi and Dhankuta have been protesting with similar demands.

EAM Sushma Swaraj attends joint commission meeting

Jakarta (Indonesia), Jan 05 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj attended a joint commission meeting in Indonesia's Jakarta on Friday. Earlier in the day Swaraj met Indonesian Vice President Muhammad Jusuf Kalla in Jakarta and discussed strategic partnership. She is on a two-day visit to Indonesia, which will aim to strengthen the bilateral relations between both the nations.

EAM Sushma Swaraj meets Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla, discusses strategic partnership

Jakarta (Indonesia), Jan 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Indonesian Vice President Muhammad Jusuf Kalla in Jakarta and discussed strategic partnership on Friday. Swaraj arrived in Indonesia today, after having "a productive engagement" in Thailand. During her two-day visit, the External Affairs Minister will co-chair the 5th meeting of India-Indonesia Joint Commission with her Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi.

Now, anti-Pakistan protests in PoK against exploitation of Kashmir's water resources

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Jan 05 (ANI): The Awami Action Forum staged a protest demonstration against the Kohala Hydropower project in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. They blocked the Muzaffarabad-Rawalpindi highway and raised slogans against the government. The protesters demanded that the project should not commence without taking the people into confidence. Constructed by China Three Gorges Corporation (CTGC), the 1100 MW project is slated to be completed in 2021. Construction of dams and hydropower projects in PoK has raised serious environmental concerns. A large number of indigenous people have also been displaced. People in PoK have been opposing these hydropower projects constructed by the Chinese companies as they are denied all rights, including electricity and jobs.

EAM Sushma Swaraj arrives in Indonesia

Jakarta (Indonesia), Jan 5 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday arrived in Indonesia after having "a productive engagement" in Thailand. During her two-day visit, the External Affairs Minister will co-chair the 5th meeting of India-Indonesia Joint Commission with her Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi. Earlier, Swaraj met Foreign Minister of Thailand Don Pramudwinai and discussed issues of connectivity, security and cultural cooperation. The visit is aimed at giving a further boost to bilateral relations to the South East Asian countries within the framework of India's Act East Policy.

Watch: Red panda revels in New York zoo amid frigid conditions

New York (United States), Jan 05 (ANI): The Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School in New York showed how red pandas fared the blizzard dubbed "bomb cyclone" hitting the United States. The cuddly mammal did not seem to be bothered by the frigid conditions, walking around in its enclosure eating bamboo.

United States cuts off military aid to Pakistan

Washington D.C. (United States), Jan 05 (ANI): The United States announced that they were cutting off military aid to Pakistan, as it has not taken "necessary steps" to curb terrorism. State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said the embargo would remain in place until Pakistan takes action against the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network.

Muttahidda Qaumi Movement supporters hail Trump's move to stop aid to Pakistan

Washington (USA), Jan 05 (ANI): Pakistani muhajirs and supporters of the Muttahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM) came out in support of the U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to stop providing aid to Pakistan. The MQM supporters demanded that a lesson be taught to the Pakistan and its army.