Dubai, May 21 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) received Tuesday its first installment of a nuclear reactor from South Korea, a media report said. It signalled the Gulf state is progressing in its energy plans by expanding its nuclear power plants, Gulf News reported. The UAE, one of the world’s major oil suppliers, is currently […]
Tehran, May 21 (IANS) Iran is determined to continue nuclear talks with the world powers to reach a conclusion, Iranian foreign ministry said Tuesday. “The Islamic republic will continue the talks to safeguard its nuclear rights, and it is serious in this regard,” Xinhua quoted Marzieh Afkham, a spokeswoman of the ministry said in her weekly […]
United Nations, May 21 (IANS) The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) estimated Tuesday that the tension in Ukraine has displaced an estimated 10,000 civilians. UNHCR said that the number of people affected is continuing to rise, Xinhua quoted Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN secretary-general as saying at a daily briefing. “A needs assessment mission has recently been […]
Kadogli (Sudan), May 21 (IANS) Sudanese armed forces have recaptured a key rebel stronghold in the South Kordofan state, which can end the rebels’ rocket bombardment from there on state capital Kadogli, Sudanese officials said Tuesday. According to South Kordofan State Governor, Adam al-Faki, the Sudanese armed forces recaptured the Daldako area which was previously used […]
Paris, May 21 (IANS) France reiterated the necessity to reach a political solution to stop crisis in Thailand after the country’s army declared martial law nationwide until order had been restored, French foreign affairs ministry said Tuesday. In a statement posted on the Quai d’Orsay website, the ministry said it took note of Thailand army’s decision […]
Lagos, May 21 (IANS) As many as 46 people were killed and dozens injured in the twin blasts that hit a market in the central city of Jos Tuesday afternoon, security agencies said. Police Commissioner Chris Olakpe said 45 people were injured in the blasts that occurred in Plateau state’s Jos city. According to Olakpe, the […]
United Nations, May 21 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon has urged all sides in Thailand to refrain from violence and respect human rights after the Thai army invoked martial law across the country. Ban “has consistently called on all sides to work together to seek a solution to the prolonged political stalemate through constructive dialogue”, […]
Kiev, May 21 (IANS) Ahead of Sunday’s presidential election in the country, Ukraine has deployed tens of thousands of police and volunteers to maintain public order, an interior ministry official said Tuesday. “The Interior Ministry is taking targeted steps to ensure safety of civilians and members of election commissions,” Xinhua quoted Andriy Chaly, head of the […]
Tripoli, May 21 (IANS) The UN High Commissioner at Libya’s electoral committee Tuesday denied that the date for the new parliament vote has been set. Earlier reports said that the date for Libya’s House of Representatives election has been set June 25. But UN High Commissioner Abdul Hakim denied that related reports were true, as the […]
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) The Lahore High Court Tuesday summoned 16 politicians, including Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, to appear before it next month for maintaining their assets abroad, media reported. The court ordered the respondents, including former president Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan, to submit their written replies with all details of […]