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International entry-exit checkpoints on India Myanmar border opened

Naypyidaw (Myanmar), Aug 08 (ANI): The international entry-exit checkpoints between India and Myanmar border were formally opened, said Vikram Misri, Ambassador of India to Myanmar on Wednesday. The checkpoints were opened simultaneously on Tamu-Moreh border between Manipur and Sagaing division and on the Zokhawthar-Rikhawdar border between Mizoram and Chin state. People will now be able to cross the land border between India and Myanmar holding visas and passports. It will open doors for new avenues in tourism, business and education sector between the two countries.

US President Trump warns countries against doing business with Iran

New Delhi, Aug 08 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump said that countries doing business with Iran will not be doing business with the United States of America. Trump took to twitter and said "The Iran sanctions have officially been cast. These are the most biting sanctions ever imposed, and in November they ratchet up to yet another level. Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States. I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!." Trump's statement came when European Union is attempting to protect European businesses trading in Iran from facing US sanctions. US sanctions are being unilaterally reimposed on Iran in waves following Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iranian nuclear deal earlier this year. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is an agreement to restrict Iran's nuclear program in return for the lifting of international sanctions

NAB questions Imran Khan in helicopter misuse case

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): Pakistan's Prime Minister-elect, Imran Khan on Tuesday appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for an ongoing inquiry against him for allegedly misusing helicopters owned by the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Geo News quoted sources as saying that a questionnaire was handed over to the cricketer-turned-politician. The 15 questions pertain to Khan's illegal use of KP government-owned Mi-17 and an Ecureuil helicopter for 74 hours, resulting in the loss of (Pakistani) Rs. 2.1 million to the state exchequer. On July 18, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman had asked for more time to appear before the NAB, citing unavailability due to campaigning for general elections. Through his counsel Babar Awan, Khan submitted an application seeking another date to appear before the anti-graft body. The case against Khan was filed after Geo News, in a report, claimed that the former KP government, headed by PTI's Pervez Khattak, spent

Trump blames environmental laws for California fires

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): According to United States President Donald Trump "bad environmental laws" are to be blamed for California wildfires. He said on Tuesday that the state is burning because the laws aren't allowing available water to be properly utilised. He tweeted, "California wildfires are being magnified and made so much worse by the bad environmental laws which aren't allowing massive amounts of readily available water to be properly utilized. It is being diverted into the Pacific Ocean. Must also tree clear to stop fire from spreading." California is continuously under catastrophic wildfires which doubled in size in the last few days, making it the second largest in the state's history.

EAM Swaraj meets Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday in Tashkent. Before meeting with President of Uzbekistan, EAM Sushma met Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of Uzbekistan Nurdinjon Ismoilov. Both dignitaries discussed the role of Parliament in fostering closer people-to-people relationship. Her meeting came hours after she interacted with indologists, Hindi teachers and ITEC and ICCR alumni earlier today. Swaraj reached Uzbekistan on the final leg of her three-nation tour after concluding her visit to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

EAM Swaraj visits Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial in Uzbekistan

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visited Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial in Uzbekistan's Tashkent on Sunday. She paid floral tributes at Lal Bahadur Shastri's statue. Swaraj also gave gifts to children at the Memorial and posed with them.

EAM Swaraj meets Speaker of Legislative Assembly of Oliy Majlis in Uzbekistan

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of Uzbekistan Nurdinjon Ismoilov in Tashkent on Sunday. Her meeting came hours after she interacted with indologists, Hindi teachers and ITEC and ICCR alumni earlier today.

Since centuries, India and Uzbekistan share business relationship: EAM Swaraj

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj interacted with indologists, Hindi teachers and ITEC and ICCR alumni on Sunday. While addressing the gathering, EAM Swaraj said that it has been 25 years since diplomatic relationships have been made between India and Uzbekistan but centuries ago, business relationship was developed between the two countries.

Incidents of enforced disappearances in Balochistan unstoppable: Sher Mohd. Bugti

Geneva (Switzerland), Aug 04 (ANI): The spokesperson of Baloch Republican Party, Sher Mohammed Bugti has shown concern over the growing incidents of human rights violations in Balochistan, the largest and resource-rich province of Pakistan. In an estimate, over 14,000 people are missing from Balochistan, who were allegedly picked up by security agencies. He said enforced disappearances and killings of indigenous Baloch remains unstoppable and the Pakistan Army is behind the ongoing genocide. He said, the people in Balochistan are living in poverty and they have no access the basic needs like drinking water and food. The region has no facilities for good education and healthcare. Bugti also said China and Pakistan are jointly looting resources of Balochistan, whereas the locals are living in poverty.

Pakistan organises anti-India groups for 72nd Independence day

London, Aug 4: While the incoming Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan talks about friendship with New Delhi, the country's spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), is drawing up elaborate plans to embarrass India during the 72nd Independence day functions in London. The ISI is using discredited Khalistani groups to further its agenda and backing them to organise pro-Khalistan rally in London. Sources revealed, a team from Pakistan, headed by Abas Rana is visiting Surrey and meeting pro-Khalistani groups to hold anti-India protests and raise Khalistan issue on the occasion. Sikhs for Justice, a pro-Khalistan group, revealed its plan for August 12 by holding a joint press conference with Kashmiri separatists in London. Pakistan-backed Kashmiri separatists in London are supporting the pro-Khalistani Sikhs for their so-called Referendum 2020 for Khalistan. The Press Conference of World Kashmir Freedom Movement, Kashmir Patriotic Forum International and Overseas Pakistani Welf

EAM Sushma Swaraj arrives in Uzbekistan

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 04 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent on Saturday. She was welcomed by Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. External Affairs Minister will be interacting with Indian community and offer tribute at Lal Bahadur Shastri memorial. EAM Swaraj is on her three-nation visit aiming at enhancing engagement with the region as India's extended neighbours.

China planning to tax $60 billion worth American goods

New Delhi, Aug 04 (ANI): The Chinese Government has revealed plans to tax over $60 billion worth American goods, unless Washington withdraws sanctions on over $200 billion worth Chinese goods. The United States has announced that it will slap 10 percent tax on Chinese goods. China has listed more than 5,000 products like liquor, wood products, machinery, furniture and auto parts. China has retaliated amid ongoing trade war between two countries. The trade war has hit stock market in US.

EAM Swaraj holds talks with Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Aug 04 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday held a delegation level talk with Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Abdyldaev Erlan Bekeshovich in Bishkek. Both the leaders discussed measures to expand and reinvigorate India's ties with the Central Asian country across all sectors. Swaraj's visit to these three nations is aimed at enhancing engagement with the region as it is India's extended neighbour.

Malala Yousafzai condemns attack on schools in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan (PoK), Aug 04 (ANI): Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai condemned the attack on 12 girls' schools in Gilgit-Baltistan which took place on August 2. She tweeted, "The extremists have shown what frightens them most - a girl with a book. We must rebuild these schools immediately, get the students back into their classrooms and show the world that every girl and boy has the right to learn." Local residents and journalists said explosions were heard in GPS Ronay and Girls School Takya, however, police said that they did not receive reports about blasts. A protest has been called by The Diamer Youth Movement in the district headquarters of Chilas, against the targeting of educational institutions in the area.

Watch: Sushma Swaraj meets Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Aug 04 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Abdyldaev Erlan Bekeshovich in Bishkek on Saturday. Both dignitaries discussed measures to expand and reinvigorate India's ties with the Central Asian country across all sectors. The visit to the three nations is aimed at enhancing engagement with this region as it is India's extended neighbor.

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Kyrgyzstan

Issyk-Kul (Kyrgyzstan), Aug 03 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday arrived in Kyrgyzstan. It is her first trip to Astana, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan as External Affairs Minister. During the visit, Swaraj will meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Erlan Abdyldaev and also call on the leadership of the country. In the final segment of the trip, Swaraj will visit Tashkent, Uzbekistan on August 4. The minister will also hold in-depth discussions with Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulaziz Kamilov. The visit to the three nations is aimed at enhancing engagement with this region which is India's extended neighbours.

EAM Swaraj meets her Kazakhstan counterpart

Astana (Kazakhstan), Aug 03 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her Kazakhstan counterpart Kairat Abdrakhmanov on Friday. Both the leaders will hold delegation-level talks at Foreign Office building. EAM Swaraj arrived in Kazakhstan's Astana on August 02. She is on her 3-nation tour of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

Projects by PM Modi in India can be useful for digital development in Kazakhstan: EAM Swaraj

Astana (Kazakhstan), Aug 03 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her Kazakhstan counterpart Kairat Abdrakhmanov on Friday. Both the leaders will hold delegation-level talks at Foreign Office building. While addressing the media after the meeting, EAM Swaraj said, "Today, India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world. Under Narendra Modi ji, many projects like 'Digital India', 'Make in India' and 'Start Up India', have been started. These can be highly useful for digital developments in Kazakhstan. It can boost business relations between the two nations".

EAM Sushma Swaraj arrives in Astana

Astana (Kazakhstan), Aug 02 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Thursday arrived in Kazakhstan's Astana on the first leg of her 3-nation tour. During her visit to Astana, Swaraj will hold a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kairat Abdrakhmanov. She is also scheduled to interact with the Indian community in the country. After Kazakhstan, the EAM is slated to visit Kyrgyz and Uzbekistan. This will be her first visit to these countries as EAM.

Pakistan's APC held for concocting future strategy

Islamabad (Pakistan), Aug 02 (ANI): Another all-party conference (APC) meeting was held by the opposition to concoct a strategy to decide the future course of action with regards to alleged rigging of elections. The agenda of the meeting includes finalising the names of the opposition's candidates for the posts of prime minister, speaker, and deputy speaker as well as finalise a strategy regarding the oath-taking of the MNAs-elect. The opposition also devises a strategy in connection with holding protests inside and outside the parliament.