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Pakistani, Indian military officials establish hotline contact: Pakistani army

ISLAMABAD, June 5 (Xinhua) — Pakistani and Indian military officials on Monday established “Special Hotline Contact” against the backdrop of recent cross-border “cease-fire violations,” the Pakistani military said. An army spokesman said Pakistani Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Maj Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza raised issues of “unprovoked firing by Indian troops along the Line of […]

India rejects U.S. President’s allegation on Paris climate accord

NEW DELHI, June 5 (Xinhua) — India Monday firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s allegation that it signed the Paris climate accord for financial gain. “What Trump said is not the reality. We have signed the Paris accord not under any pressure nor for any money… to say we did it for money, I totally […]

S.Korean president orders additional probe into unreported THAAD launchers deployment

SEOUL, June 5 (Xinhua) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday ordered an additional probe into the unreported deployment of four more mobile launchers of the U.S. missile shield to the country. Senior presidential press secretary Yoon Young-chan told a press briefing that President Moon ordered his senior secretary for civil affairs to look […]

Diplomatic crisis escalates as Qatar expresses regret

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) — Qatar said on Monday that it regretted Arab nations’ decisions to sever relations, calling the actions “unjustified” and “baseless” amid an escalating diplomatic row that deepens differences between the Gulf Arab states. Qatar’s response came after Libya, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt had announced their […]

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt cut ties with Qatar

CAIRO, June 5 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE), along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt, cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday. According to earlier reports, Saudi Arabia accused Qatar of supporting “terrorism” and financing “groups” linked to Iran. Announcing the decision on Monday to cut diplomatic relations with Qatar, Saudi Arabia also […]

Bangladesh needs a proactive strategy to address increasing jobs challenges: World Bank-ILO workshop

DHAKA, June 5 (NsNewsWire) — Despite Bangladesh’s robust economic growth, the pace of job creation has slowed in the recent years, says a new World Bank analysis discussed on Monday at a high-level workshop. The country needs to proactively address the challenge, starting with the development of a National Jobs Strategy to increase the pace […]

Pliskova, Svitolina earn delayed victories into last 16 at Roland Garros

PARIS, June 4 (Xinhua) — Women’s No. 2 seed Karolina Pliskova and No. 5 seed Elina Svitolina secured their “delayed” victories to move into last 16 at the 2017 French Open here on Sunday. The two players’ matches scheduled on Saturday were put off until Sunday due to rain late in the afternoon. Pliskova converted […]

Iran loses to Brazil in FIVB world cup

TEHRAN, June 4 (Xinhua) — Brazil overpowered Iran 3-1 in the 2017 FIVB Volleyball World League held in Italy, Tehran Times daily reported on Sunday. Igor Kolakovic’s men were defeated by the Brazilian giants 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-22) in Pool A1 of Group One matches underway in Pesaro, Italy, on Saturday night. Evandro Guerra […]

Iran says U.S. exit from Paris accord “irresponsible”

TEHRAN, June 4 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the United States has not acted responsibly by moving out of Paris Climate Agreement, Tehran Times daily reported on Sunday. “The withdrawal of the United States from the Paris accord indicates the irresponsibility of this country’s government vis-a-vis the international community,” Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram […]