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First Lady Melania Trump hosts her maiden event in Michelle Obama-founded vegetable garden

Washington D.C. (United States), Sep 23 (ANI): The United States first lady Melania Trump held her first event in the vegetable garden of the White House, which was established by her predecessor Michelle Obama. Melania was seen wearing a red plaid shirt and matched it with red gloves. She was joined by members of the local Boys and Girls Club, reported the Washington Post. She explained the importance of healthy eating to the children and stressed the importance of eating lots of vegetables and fruits. The first lady was seen harvesting red peppers, okra and green peppers with the children. The children also planted cabbage, cauliflower, turnips, carrots, spinach and lettuce.

Human rights activists raise concern over CPEC project in Balochistan

Geneva, Sep 23 (ANI): During a side-event at the ongoing 36th session of Human Rights Council in Geneva, Human Rights activists joined at a stage to highlight the deteriorating human rights situation as a result of CPEC in Balochistan. The speakers raised the issue of violation of civil and political rights, enforced disappearances, custodial torture and extrajudicial killings of political activists and civilians in Balochistan. Some of the speakers included Founder of Peter Tatchell Foundation Peter Tatchell, President of Pragmora Dr. Glenys Babcock and Baloch Republican Party activist Abdul Nawaz Bugti.

Ajit Doval's 'double squeeze strategy' to make India a regional hegemony will never succeed: Pakistan at UNGA

New York (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): Pakistan on Friday said that the Kashmiri people should be allowed to hold free, fair and impartial plebiscite under the UN's auspices. Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, Tipu Usman said the plight of Kashmiri people at the hands of the Indian security forces is being documented by the international community and rights organisations. He said that the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's offensive defense and double squeeze strategy to make India a regional hegemony will never succeed. He said that India is responsible for undermining regional peace and stability. The Pakistani diplomat alleged that due to unprovoked firing and mortar shelling by Indian forces on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir leads to casualties on the Pakistan side.

Laver Cup is not an exhibition, says Tennis player Rafael Nadal

Prague, Sep 22 (ANI): Renowned Tennis player Rafael Nadal insisted that the inaugural Laver Cup was anything but not an exhibition tournament. Speaking at the 02 Arena in Prague, which is staging the Laver Cup, Nadal said he has been waking up at 06:40 to train and he would never practice for a friendly match. Nadal along with Roger Federer are the main names for Team Europe against the rest of the world in the first ever Laver Cup tournament which starts this Friday.

'World Sushi Cup' Competition held in Tokyo

Tokyo (Japan), Sep 22 (ANI): Japan gave birth to Sushi about 200 years ago. In Tokyo, the "WORLD SUSHI CUP JAPAN 2017" was held to enable the world's sushi chefs to use their skills incompletion against each other. Thirty foreign chefs from all over the world participated in the preparation and hygienic techniques used to make sushi. To qualify as a participant in the world sushi cup, each chef had to have 5 or more years of experience in the making of sushi. Under the original strict evaluation, the sushi chefs struggled to gain a high reputation for their created sushi. 3 years continuous participant Mr. Vladimir Pak won the first place at the end of the fierce competition. The sponsor of the event, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, is attempting to spread the hygiene-conscious technology with not only the preparation techniques of sushi as well as with the growing popularity of sushi worldwide. Living a healthy life has become a major theme to various kinds of s

Sushma Swaraj attends BRICS, SAARC Ministerial meetings

New York, Sep 22 (ANI): Along the sidelines of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj attended a series of meetings including the BRICS Ministerial meeting, SAARC Ministerial Meeting and IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Foreign Ministers Meeting. Swaraj also met her counterparts from various countries including South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane and Kyrgyzstan Foreign Minister Erlan Abdyldayev.

Bangladesh PM urges UN to find permanent solution to Rohingya crisis

New York (U.S.A), Sep 22 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday raised the issue of the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis in the United Nations and urged the international community to take immediate and effective measures to find out a permanent solution to the issue. Hasina asserted that the Rohingya Muslims, which flew away from Myanmar fearing death, must be able to return to their homeland with respect and dignity. She also condemned all forms of terrorism violent extremism. The prime minister said that Bangladesh maintains zero tolerance in this regard.

India demolishes PM Abbasi's 'human rights' argument at UN, says Pakistan is now 'terroristan'

New York (U.S.A.), Sep 22 (ANI): In a strong reply to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's emphasis that Islamabad was not prepared to be anyone's scapegoat, India's First Secretary to the United Nations Eenam Gambhir said that Pakistan has now become 'terroristan'. Gambhir said that the quest for a 'land of pure' has actually produced the land of pure terror. Further slamming Pakistan PM's statement, Eenam echoed that the world doesn't need lessons on democracy and human rights from a failed state. She also said that Pakistan must understand that the state of Jammu and Kashmir is and will always remain an integral part of India. However much it scales up the cross border terrorism, it will never succeed in undermining India's territorial integrity.

Pakistan is not prepared to be anyone's scapegoat: PM Shahid Abbasi

New York, Sep 22 (ANI): While addressing the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi insisted that Pakistan 'is not prepared to be anyone's scapegoat'. Abbasi said that Pakistan has been consistently active in the war against terrorism and added that its counter-terrorism credentials cannot be questioned. He stated that Pakistan has lost 2,700 lives and sustained 50,000 injuries in countering terrorism.

Watch: Ed Sheeran performs for global refugee concert series

Washington D.C, Sep 22 (ANI): British Singer Ed Sheeran led the way for the 'Give a Home for Human Rights' day set up by Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds on Wednesday. The British singer played an intimate gig in Washington D.C.. The global refugee concert series saw 1000 artists perform 300 shows across 60 countries on the same day. 'Give a Home For Human Rights' is part of Amnesty's 'I Welcome' campaign, which invites a better international response from governments to the global refugee crisis.

Baloch, Sindhi activists protest against Pakistan outside UN General Assembly

New York, Sep 22 (ANI): Activists of Baloch and Sindhi groups staged a demonstration over the killing and enforced disappearances being carried out in Pakistan. The demonstration was staged outside the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Holding placards with humanitarian slogans, the activists demanded Pakistan to stop its genocide against the Sindh and Baloch people. A similar protest was held by the Leaders and supporters of the World Sindhi Congress (WSC) in front of the iconic 'Broken chair' in Geneva in a bid to reflect the plight of Sindh residents in Pakistan.

Pyeongchang unveils 2018 Olympic medals

Seoul (South Korea), Sep 21 (ANI): The South Korea on Thursday unveiled the bronze, silver and gold medals for which the world's top athletes will compete in 2018, Pyeongchang will host Asia's first Winter Games outside Japan and kick off an Asian Olympic cycle that reflects the region's growing influence on world sport. Taking place 30 years after Seoul claimed its place on the global sporting stage with the 1988 Summer Games, the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics will see South Korea join an elite group of countries to complete the 'hosting grand slam'. The designs of the glittering medals were inspired by Korean alphabet called "Hangeul".

4 youth seeking job in PoK assaulted by Pakistani Army

Neelam Valley (PoK), Sep 21 (ANI): In yet another incident of Pakistan's inhumane behaviour in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), 4 youth were illegally detained and brutally thrashed by the Pakistani security officials. The unemployed youth were seeking job at one of the worksite when Pakistani security personals illegally detained and brutally tortured them at the behest of a Pakistani contractor.This is not the first incident which highlights the inhumane behaviour of Pakistani forces. Earlier representatives of Baloch Republican Party at United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva are highlighting the atrocities faced by their community.

Activists come out in strong against Pakistan for targeting minorities

Geneva, Sep 21 (ANI): A group of activists from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Sindh and Pakhtunistan immensely criticised Pakistan for its anti-people policies. Debating on the 'Freedom of Expression' on the sidelines of 36th session of Human Rights Council in Geneva, the activists and other attendees blamed Pakistan for crushing voices of dissent and harbouring terrorists. The persecution of religious minorities, including Christians and Hindus, in Pakistan, was also highlighted during the conference.

Key issue like unemployment needs to be addressed: Rahul Gandhi

New York (U.S.A), Sep 21 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said unemployment is the biggest challenge, which is posing threat to its national security and integrity. Rahul Gandhi said that 30,000 youngsters are coming to job market everyday in India, in which only 450 are getting jobs which is a serious concern for the country. He further added that the unemployment leads to other serious ill effects in the country, which need to be addressed.

India's global reputation challenged by divisive forces in the country: Rahul Gandhi

New York (U.S.A), Sep 21 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the divisive forces in India are danger to its reputation as a country of peace and harmony in the world. Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a gathering of NRIs in New York's Times Square,said various countries are facing violence but they are looking at India for the peaceful co-existence in the 21st century. He said that India's harmony and peace is being challenged, which is a threat to its people.

After human rights violation, Pakistan attempting to suppress Baloch struggle: Baloch activist

Geneva, Sep 21 (ANI): Baloch National Movement (BNM) leader Hammal Haider said that after torturing Baloch residents, Pakistan is attempting to silence their voices at the international level. Haider reiterated the demand for international attention to the burning issue of violation of Baloch residents by Pakistan. Dr. Paul Stott, Scholar, University of Leicester, reiterated similar sentiments and said that United Nations (UN) and Switzerland Government to focus on the matter.

World Sindhi Congress demands justice for suppressed Sindh natives in Pakistan

Geneva , Sep 21 (ANI): Leaders and supporters of the World Sindhi Congress (WSC) demonstrated in front of the iconic 'Broken chair' in Geneva in a bid to reflect the plight of Sindh residents in Pakistan. The protesting supporters attempted to draw the international attention towards Pakistan-led enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and targeted killings of political activists from Sindh province. Holding placards that read numerous humanitarian slogans, the activists demanded release of innocent lives from Pakistan's detention.

Watch: Pak. FM Khawaja Asif evades question on terrorism

New York (USA), Sep 21 (ANI): In yet another incident which proves Pakistan's unending support to terrorist activities, its Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif refrained to answer any question on his nation being accused of sponsoring terrorism. The Pakistan Minister dodged a question on terror asked by an ANI Journalist and went away. Asif is in New York to attend the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Sushma Swaraj holds talks with Indonesian, Saudi Arabian counterparts

New York (USA), Sep 21 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj held meeting with a number of world leaders on the sidelines of 72nd annual session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The EAM met her Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi, Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes Ferreira and San Marino's FM Nicola Renzi. During her incumbent visit, Union Minister Swaraj also attended the ad hoc Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Meeting of Foreign Ministers and G-4 Foreign Minister's Meeting.