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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.

Watch: EAM Sushma Swaraj arrives in Thailand on first leg of ASEAN tour

Bangkok (Thailand), Jan 4 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday arrived in Bangkok on the first leg of a three-nation tour that will also take place from January 4-8 in 2018 in Indonesia and Singapore. She will hold meeting with her Thailand counterpart Don Pramudwinai, who will also host dinner for EAM. She will further hold bi-lateral meetings to discuss various political, defence and economic ties in a bid to further strengthen ties with the ASEAN countries.

Ajinomoto seasoning gains popularity in Bangladesh

Dhaka (Bangladesh) Jan 4 (ANI): The Ajinomoto Group produces and sells various seasonings and processed foods in more than 130 countries and regions globally, including Bangladesh. Established in 2011, Ajinomoto Bangladesh Ltd. is receiving an overwhelming response from the market. Many studies and scientific evaluations have concluded that "AJI-NO-MOTO" is safe, useful taste enhancer for foods which can be used by all humans, including infants and pregnant women. "AJI-NO-MOTO" is produced through fermentation by using natural products such as tapioka starch and sugar cane molasses, the process is similar to that in making cheese and yogurt from milk. "AJI-NO-MOTO" is nature made and useful for vegetarians. Through making food products with quality, it can create happiness and healthy life for every family.

Japan's Rinni forays into Chinese market to fight against air pollution

Beijing (China), Jan 4 (ANI): Economic development in China led to social problems such as air pollution from exposure to atmospheric particulate matter. One of the main causes of the pollution is the emissions generated from the burning of coal. Therefore, the government is planning to ban the use of coal and switch to using natural gas in the area near the metropolis of Beijing and Tianjin. The natural gas pipeline infrastructure has been built and spreads the use of a high combustion and highly efficient gas boilers. Shanghai Rinnai is striving positively to market gas boilers in this campaign. Having expanded its product line-up, the company began increasing production capacity when it began operating a new plant in March 2017. Shanghai Rinnai has definitely inherited Japanese DNA quality and will contribute and improve the quality of life for the Chinese.

Analysts expecting 500m boost to British economy from Royal wedding

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Analysts predict that British economy may get a boost worth at least 500 million from 2018's royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Local businesses have been eyeing up the royal occasion, since the couple announced their marriage to take place in Windsor. Harry and Meghan souvenirs have adorned shops since the announcement. Financial consultancy firm, Brand Finance, is expiring an estimate 50 million to come from merchandise sales alone. As the wedding is expected to draw an international crowd, the bulk of the boom will come from tourism. When Harry's brother, the Duke of Cambridge, wed in 2011, the UK saw an extra 350,000 people visit compared to the same month in previous years. The couple will marry in the Gothic St George's Chapel, on the grounds of Windsor Castle, May 19th.

Watch: Storm Eleanor lashes seafronts in Wales

Wales (United Kingdom), Jan 04 (ANI): Storm Eleanor has battered the seafronts of Treaddur Bay, Anglesey and Barry Island in Wales. Large waves crashed onto the coastal areas of northern and southern Wales as Eleanor traveled through the UK. It has left behind a trail of power cuts, travel disruption and flooding.

Watch: Frustrated passenger uses emergency door to exit delayed plane

Spain, Jan 04 (ANI): A frustrated passenger left a plane via emergency exit at Malaga airport. Fellow passenger Fernando Del Velle Villlobos captured the incident and shared it on social media, showing the man walking along the wing with his bag in hand.

After stopping aid to Pakistan, Trump threatens same action against Palestinians

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has threatened to cut off aid to Palestinians for not willing to talk peace with Israel. Trump wrote on twitter "It's not only Pakistan that we pay billions of dollars to for nothing, but also many other countries, and others. As an example, we pay the Palestinians hundreds of millions of dollars a year and get no appreciation or respect. They don't even want to negotiate a long overdue peace treaty with Israel. We have taken Jerusalem, the toughest part of the negotiation, off the table, but Israel, for that, would have had to pay more. But with the Palestinians no longer willing to talk peace, why should we make any of these massive future payments to them?". Trump had earlier also threatened to withdraw financial aid to countries that supported a U.N. resolution against his administration's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

President Trump willing to stop all funding to Pakistan: Nikki Haley

Washington D.C. (United States), Jan 03 (ANI): United States Ambassador the United Nations Nikki Haley has said that President Donald Trump was prepared to end all funding for Pakistan if it did not stop providing safe haven to terrorist groups. She also confirmed that the U.S. was withholding $255 million in aid to Pakistan for harboring the terrorists that attack U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

U.S. wants Pakistan to step up fight against terrorism: White House

Washington D.C. (United States), Jan 03 (ANI): Hours after United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley confirmed that the U.S. would be cutting off aid to Pakistan, White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders addressed press briefing and said they know that Pakistan can do more to fight terrorism, and they want them to step up and do that.

Four dead as deep freeze grip U.S.

United States, Jan 03 (ANI): At least four people died over the long New Year's weekend as a record-shattering Arctic freeze kept its grip on much of the eastern United States. Bone-chillingly cold temperatures have frozen parts of Niagara Falls. The Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian Side has been frozen solid for days. From coast to coast, a record-shattering Arctic freeze is gripping much of the U.S. The dangerous cold is being blamed for at least four deaths. Meanwhile, many school districts have cancelled classes. In Massachusetts, firefighters were covered in ice as they battled a house fire. In Washington, D.C., crews used a flare to thaw a frozen ladder. And in Arkansas, the bitter cold turned this fountain into ice from top to bottom. The cold snap is expected to ease across most of the country after Tuesday.

Youth in PoK and Gilgit Baltistan protest against growing tyranny of Islamabad

Pok/Karachi, Janunary 02, 2018: - Youth in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to suffer as they spend most of the time protesting on the streets. Recently, they demonstrated in the Muzaffarabad city against the local administrative and law enforcement agencies who took no action against the brazen hooliganism of lawyers. Meanwhile, the youths from Gilgit Baltistan carried out a demonstration in Karachi city demanding their constitutional rights.

Anti Trump protest in Karachi over U.S. aid cut to Pakistan

Karachi (Pakistan), Jan 02 (ANI): An agitation was witnessed in Pakistan's Karachi when a number of residents took to the streets to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of cutting off aids to Pakistan very soon. During the protest organised by Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC), an umbrella coalition of more than 40 Pakistani Political and Religious parties, placards reading anti-Trump slogans were on display. Earlier, Donald Trump took to Twitter and wrote: "US has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years, and they have given us nothing but lies and deceit, thinking of our leaders as fools. They give safe haven to the terrorists we hunt in Afghanistan, with little help. No more!" Baloch and Sindhi political activists have welcomed Trump's stance.

Baloch, Sindhi activists welcome Trump's statement on Pakistan for providing safe havens to terrorists

Geneva / London, Jan 02 (ANI): Baloch and Sindhi political activists have welcomed the United States President Donald Trump's stance towards Pakistan for providing safe havens to the terrorists. Reacting to this statement, Abdul Nawaz Bugti, representative of Baloch Republican Party to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) said that the Baloch people see this statement of President Trump as a very positive development and hope it's not a pressure building measure against Pakistan. Naela Quadri Baloch, President of World Baloch Women's Forum, Canada said, "So far, Pakistan has used the U.S. funds to support terror factory along Afghanistan-Pakistan border that destabilises the whole region."

U.S. first lady Melania gets trolled after wearing $4,000 dress on New Year's Eve

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): The United States' first lady Melania Trump once again caught the attention of people as she got dressed in a gown which was reportedly worth USD 4,000 at the New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. The party which was hosted by President Donald Trump, saw Melania wearing stunning light pink dress, covered in sequins with a pretty floral design featuring red, blue and white bouquets. Melania, who was joined by her son Baron in the party, did not exactly receive the best reaction from Twitter users. Melania, who was seen wearing baby pink colour stilettos with a pointed toe at the party, became a target of trolls' for the dress as people on Twitter said that it was not her best look.