Putin says to soon meet China’s Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will soon meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss, among other things, the development of humanitarian ties.
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Lavrov says Russia will block G20 declaration if views are ignored, dimming India’s hopes of consensus
G20 under India’s presidency risks going down as first to conclude without a statement
First Indian companies sanctioned over trade with Russia, report reveals
Punitive sanctions were imposed on Indian businesses for links with world’s biggest diamond miner Alrosa
Putin to visit China for first time since ICC’s international arrest warrant was issued
Xi and Putin have hailed their ‘no-limits’ partnership in the past
Pakistan’s court extended Imran Khan’s jail custody for 14 days: Lawyer
A Pakistani court has extended the jail custody of former Prime Minister Imran Khan by two weeks to investigate him on charges of leaking state secrets, his lawyer has stated.
Pakistan high court suspends ex-premier Imran Khan conviction
The Pakistani high court has suspended the former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent conviction on corruption charges, his lawyer said on Tuesday. It is unclear whether the order will lead to his release from jail.
Rights groups denounce Taliban’s new curbs on women
Human rights groups have condemned the Taliban’s latest restrictions on Afghan women’s education and movements. The ruling Taliban administration has recently barred women from visiting one of Afghanistan’s most popular national parks and stopped them…
China, Pakistan hold joint air drill to bolster defense cooperation
China and Pakistan have kicked off joint air force drills to boost coordination between the armed forces of the two countries. The Shaheen (Eagle)-X maneuvers began within the Chinese territory on Monday.
Pakistan court “dismisses murder charges” against ex-PM Imran Khan
A Pakistani court has dismissed murder charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his lawyer confirmed on Monday.
Taliban bans women from visiting Afghanistan national park
‘Going sightseeing is not a must for women’, Taliban minister says