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January 5, 2018 10:22 PM

US suspends security aid worth over 1.15 billion dollars to Pakistan

The United States on Friday suspended over 1.15 billion Dollars in security aid and the supply of military equipment to Pakistan for failing to clamp down on terror groups, including Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network and dismantle their sanctuaries on its soil. <br/><br/>State Depar...

January 5, 2018 7:50 PM

US freezes over $1 bn military aid to Pak over terror inaction

The United States today suspended over 1(point)15 billion Dollars in security aid and the supply of military equipment to Pakistan for failing to clamp down on terror groups, including Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network and dismantle their sanctuaries on its soil. <br/><br/>State Dep...

January 5, 2018 7:20 PM

North and South Korea to hold high-level talks

North Korea has agreed to open dialogue with neighbouring South Korea for the first time in more than two years. <br/><br/>South Korea's Unification Ministry confirmed in Seoul today that the North KOrean government has notified that it will send delegates to the high level talks. &...

January 5, 2018 7:20 PM

Himalayan Hydro Expo begins in Kathmandu

The Himalayan Hydro Expo 2018 kicked off at Kathmandu, the capital Nepal on Friday. President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the exhibition. <br/><br/>Delegates from various countries including India, China, Austria, Czech Republic and Norway are participating in the expo. Hydr...

January 5, 2018 1:29 PM

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting today on Iran protests

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting today at the request of the United States to discuss the wave of protests in Iran. The meeting is scheduled for 3.00 pm. <br/><br/>Russia has criticised the US push for Iran to be discussed at the Security Council and it remained unc...

January 5, 2018 12:58 PM

Sleeping less than 8 hrs a night may lead to depression: Study

People who sleep less than the recommended eight hours a night may suffer from anxiety or depression. <br/><br/>Researchers from the Binghamton University in the US assessed the timing and duration of sleep in individuals with moderate to high levels of repetitive negative thoughts like ...

January 5, 2018 12:40 PM

US suspends 1 billion security aid to Pakistan over militant groups

The United States has suspended over 1 billion US dollar security assistance to Pakistan until Islamabad takes decisive action against terror groups, including the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network. <br/><br/>State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert told reporters in Washington ...

January 5, 2018 12:19 PM

China issues long-term visas to skilled people from abroad

China is issuing long-term visas to lure highly skilled people from abroad to work in the country. According to state media, the multi-entry visas will be valid for between five and 10 years. <br/><br/>Technology leaders, entrepreneurs and scientists from in-demand sectors are among thos...

January 5, 2018 11:18 AM

US Senator Rand Paul to introduce bill to eliminate aid to Pakistan

A top American Senator has announced that he will introduce a bill that would eliminate US aid to Pakistan and set the money aside for infrastructure funds to build roads in the US. <br/><br/>Republican Senator Rand Paul said, after Trump Administration announced its decision to suspend ...

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