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Indian Envoy Syed Akbaruddin slams Pakistan at United Nations

New York (USA), Jan 10 (ANI): Exercising India's right to reply to Pakistan at United Nations, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations said, "One delegation that epitomises the dark arts has yet again displayed its wares by peddling falsehoods earlier today. These we dismiss with disdain. My simple response to that delegation, the delegation of Pakistan is - even though it is late neighbour heal thyself of your malaise. There are no takers here for malware", said Syed Akbaruddin.

1 killed, 3 injured in Ottawa 'targeted' shooting

Ottawa (Canada), Jan 09 (ANI): At least one person was killed and three suffered injuries in a shooting in Canada's capital Ottawa. The police have called it a targeted shooting. The incident took place near the Canadian Parliament. When police arrived at the crime scene they found four people inside with gunshot wounds, police said at a brief news conference. One person died at the scene, police said. A 15-year-old boy was taken to CHEO, a pediatric hospital and research centre in Ottawa, in stable condition, a hospital spokesperson said.

Ukrainian airplane crashes in Iran

Tehran (Iran), Jan 08 (ANI): A Ukrainian airplane carrying at least 170 passengers and crew was crashed in Iran on Jan 08. Ukrainian jetliner has crashed shortly after take-off from Tehran's main airport. The plane was crashed due to technical difficulties. According to reports, there are no survivors left in the plane crash.

'All is well' tweets Trump after Iran launches retaliatory missile attacks at US bases in Iraq

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Iran launched multiple missiles at Iraq air base that hosts US military in Iraq on Jan 08. Speaking on this Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif tweeted, "Iran took and concluded proportionate measures in self-defense under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack against our citizens and senior officials were launched. We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression." Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump in a tweet announced, "All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at 2 military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties and damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have most powerfuland well equipped military anywhere in world, by far! I will be making statement tomorrow morning" The missile attacks came in retaliation to the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in US air strike.

Watch: Iran fires missiles on US Al-Asad airbase in Iraq

Al-Asad Airbase (Iraq), Jan 08 (ANI): Iran on Wednesday launched multiple missiles at Iraq air base that hosts US military in Iraq. They targeted at least two bases at Al-Asad and Abril. The attack comes days after Iranian general Qaseem Soleimani was killed in US air strike at Baghdad.

Iran bids farewell to Qasem Soleimani

Kerman (Iran), Jan 07 (ANI): Massive procession was taken out for the last rites of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in Iran's Kerman on January 07. Soleimani was killed in an US airstrike on President Donald Trump's orders on January 03. Iran has vowed 'severe revenge' for the death of Soleimani.

Massive crowd gathers on Iran's Tehran streets for funeral of Qasem Soleimani

Tehran (Iran), Jan 06 (ANI): Massive crowds gathered on the street of Iranian capital Tehran for the funeral of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani. Soleimani was killed in an US airstrike on January 03. Iran has vowed 'severe revenge' for the death of Soleimani.

Sikh youth killed by unidentified person in Peshawar

Peshawar (Pakistan), Jan 06 (ANI): A Sikh youth was killed by unidentified person(s) in Peshawar. The body of the person was found in the Chamkani police station area of Peshawar Police said that the Sikh person was a resident of Shangla District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and had come to Peshawar to shop for a wedding. The family of the victim got to know about his death from a phone call by the unidentified assailant, suggesting that the incident could be a case of personal enmity. The dead body has been shifted to a hospital for postmortem.

Indian diaspora in US supports CAA

Illinois/ Georgia (USA), Jan 05 (ANI): Indian diaspora carried out protest march in support of CAA. Indo-American diaspora of US state Atlanta gathered outside CNN Headquarters and held protest march. Similarly, Non resident Indians in Chicago demonstrated in favour of Citizenship law. They raised slogans and held placards in their hands.

Indian diaspora demonstrates in Seattle in support of CAA

Washington (USA), Jan 05 (ANI): Indian diaspora took out a protest march in support of Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Seattle. They held Tricolor and raised slogans. They raised slogans against Pakistan and Afghanistan to stop genocide. While the country has seen wide-spread protest against CAA, several NRIs have come forward in support of the Citizenship law.

Bolivia to hold new presidential election on May 03

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Bolivia will hold new presidential election on May 03, after the country's electoral tribunal announced previous election invalid. Previous elections were annulled following allegations of fraud and Bolivia's now-ousted President Evo Morales who was declared the winner last year in a widely disputed election. "Election tribunal is working to fix problems with vote counting and the computer system which the organization of American States had claimed", said Salvador Romero, president of the tribunal.

Violent mob outside Pakistan's Nankana Sahib dispersed after police releases abductor of Sikh girl

Punjab (Pakistan), Jan 04 (ANI): A large number of Muslims had gathered and shouted anti-Sikh slogans outside the Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan's Punjab on January 03. Earlier in the day, stones were also pelted at the Gurdwara led by the family of a boy who had allegedly abducted a Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur, daughter of the Gurdwara's panthi. The protesters also threatened to destroy the gurdwara and build a mosque in its place. The violent mob later dispersed after the police released Hassan, the man who had allegedly abducted Jagjit Kaur.

Watch: UAE welcomes New Year 2020 in a grand way

Dubai (UAE), Jan 01 (ANI): United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrated New Year 2020 in a grand way. Dubai's Burj Khalifa was lit up on the occasion of New Year. Fireworks display was observed in the sky.

Turkey, Greece rings in New Year 2020 with glittering fireworks

Istanbul (Turkey); Athens (Greece), Jan 01 (ANI): Turkey welcomed New Year 2020 amid fireworks display. The glittering fireworks display was observed at Istanbul's Bosphorus strait. Meanwhile, Greece also welcomed New Year 2020 in a grand way. Plenty of fireworks exploded in the sky.

Watch: Thailand welcomes New Year 2020

Thailand, Jan 01 (ANI): Thailand welcomed New Year 2020 in a grand way. Country was lit up on the occasion of New Year. Fireworks display was observed near the Chao Phraya River.

Indians support CAA in Japan's Tokyo

Tokyo (Japan), Dec 28 (ANI): With ongoing discussions over CAA in India, some concerned Indians gathered in Tokyo to meet and educate the people about CAA and current position on NRC as well as NPR. Citizenship Act or any Constitutional article is indeed require some study to clearly understand its objectives and due procedure. Unfortunately, such complications are being misused by some anti-social elements to spread rumors and run negative propaganda. This sometime lead to the violent protests as we have seen last week in some parts of India. Keeping this in mind, some concerned Indians did a thorough study in recently enacted CAA, its historical background as well did some research on authenticate details of NRC and NPR. It is very important and also a duty of responsible Indian citizen to realize a basic fact that CAA is not for Indian citizen and neither it revoke anyone's citizenship. It is a democratically passed law and top Indian lawyer like Shri Harish Salve has also explained

Nepal: Students and space enthusiast witness solar eclipse in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Dec 26 (ANI): Students from various Nepali schools and varsities flocked Kathmandu's BP Koirala Memorial Planetarium, Observatory and Science Museum as the observatory had made special arrangements to view the solar eclipse through a telescope directly. Executive Director of the Observatory, Sanat Kumar Sharma said that the arrangements were made for directly witnessing the eclipse through solar filters-fitted telescope to support cultivating scientific conscience and culture among the public.The eclipse reached its median time at 10.01 a.m. in Kathmandu, at 9.52 a.m. in Mahendranagar and at 9.59 a.m. at Bhadrapur and ended by 11.33 am at these places. Similarly, Nepal Astronomical Society also facilitated observation of the solar eclipse through a telescope, available for the interested people at their office in Battisputali, Society President Suresh Bhattarai was quoted as saying. Besides this, the decade's last eclipse was also visible in several parts of India,

Japan gears up for New Year celebrations

Tokyo (Japan), Dec 26 (ANI): Senso-ji, an ancient temple located in Asakusa area of Tokyo is very popular among tourists. At the end of year, Hagoita-Ichi Festival is held to sell hagoita, good luck charms, which is ornamental bat based on those used in a traditional New Year's game of hanetsuki. The motif of "hagoita" is an actor in Japanese entertainment traditional show "Kabuki". Decoration is made by skill of traditional craft art. These "hagoita" are unique. The motifs represent rugby World Cup held in Japan, Tokyo2020 Olympic and movie characters. This action is "Tejime". Its meaning is "wishing a good time next year". Asakusa tourism area in Tokyo is filled with traditional lucky decorations until the beginning of the New Year. Foreign tourist can spend valuable and happy time here.

Japan's Ise Foods expanding egg business in Asian market

Bangkok (Thailand), Dec 26 (ANI): "Mori no Tamago" is a popular long-selling egg of "Ise Foods", the pioneer egg company in Japan. In Japanese food culture, people eat raw eggs. Ise foods have technology to keep egg fresh and tasty."Mori no Tamago" is now available in Thailand also, especially among the Japanese living in capital Bangkok. Various kinds of Japanese food are sold in this store at Don Quijote, a supermarket which also sell Mori no Tamago. Thai people don't have the habit of eating raw eggs, but the shop recommends everyone to eat this raw egg. "Ise Foods" brought egg freshness-keeping technology to Thailand to produce fresh egg. In Bangkok, Japanese restaurants are increasing due to the Japanese food boom. "Teppen" is quite popular among business class people. A variety of rice bowl are served with egg yolk. The combination of sashimi and egg yolk is good visually and makes harmony of taste. "YOU and I" is Japanese-style hot pot restaurant with buffet style. Eggs on the

Dubai witnesses solar eclipse 2019

Dubai (UAE), Dec 26 (ANI): The solar eclipse was witnessed in UAE's Dubai on Dec 26. A beautiful ring was observed in Dubai. The world witnessed last solar eclipse of 2019 and of decade as well. A solar eclipse occurs, when the moon comes in between the earth and the sun and when all the three bodies are aligned.