New citizenship law that sparked protests 'has nothing to do' with India's Muslims, says top imam
December 20, 2019 at 02:24 AM
The leader of the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi has called on Muslims to show restraint while protesting against a new citizenship law, since it does not directly affect the country's Muslim citizens. Read More »
Pakistan Won’t Accept Muslim Refugees from India, Says Imran Khan
December 19, 2019 at 04:45 AM
New Delhi (Sputnik): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to maintain peace over the new citizenship law, saying that it won’t affect any citizen of India, including Muslims. “This Act is only for those who have faced years of persecution outside and have no other place to go except India”, Modi said on Sunday. Read More »
Johnson Bans UK Ministers From Visiting World Economic Forum in Davos - Reports
December 19, 2019 at 02:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has banned ministers from attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos slated for January as the government plans to focus on national priority issues, media reported, citing a Downing Street source. Read More »
Russia, China suggest new UN Security Council resolution easing North Korea sanctions
December 17, 2019 at 04:32 AM
International sanctions that prohibit sale and transfer of certain machines, materials and vehicles and livelihood items to North Korea should be relaxed, China and Russia say in a new draft UN resolution. Read More »
Turkey to carry on buying ‘vital’ S-400 from Russia ‘whatever the consequences’ – FM Cavusoglu
December 17, 2019 at 02:10 AM
Ankara will make no U-turn on purchasing the much talked about S-400s from Russia, as these air defense systems are vital for protecting Turkish airspace, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu explained. Read More »
Brazil to move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem – Bolsonaro’s son
December 16, 2019 at 04:49 AM
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s son Eduardo has said that his father will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, following the lead of US President Donald Trump. Bolsonaro described the move as “natural and normal.” Read More »
Iran Vows to Defeat US Sanctions - President Rouhani
December 13, 2019 at 05:41 AM
On Sunday, the Iranian government rolled out a draft 2020 budget, seeking to minimize the impact of tough US sanctions pressure against Tehran by reducing the country's dependence on oil exports. Read More »
Iran ready for big prisoner exchange with Washington but ‘ball is in US’ court’ – Zarif
December 11, 2019 at 02:40 AM
Tehran is open to exchanging more prisoners with the US, but it is now time for Washington to make a move on it, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, after a recent swap left more room for optimism. Read More »
NATO left Turkey ‘alone in fight against terror’ – defense minister
December 09, 2019 at 04:46 AM
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar accused NATO of abandoning the country to fight terrorism by itself, after the alliance declined to label Kurdish fighters in northern Syria terrorists. Read More »
Pyongyang conducts ‘very important test’ at rocket launch site – state media
December 09, 2019 at 04:42 AM
North Korea has announced that it carried out a “test of great significance” to the leadership of the country at a launch site close to the Chinese border, adding that it will help to change the "strategic position" of Pyongyang. Read More »
