Beijing [China], May 19 (ANI): A coalition of human rights groups has called for a complete boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, saying that participating in the games would be tantamount to endorsing China's genocide against the Uyghur people".
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 19 (ANI): The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Deputy Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Richard Rossmanith on Wednesday said that the Afghanistan-Pakistan border is a long-term challenge.
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): The Central government on Tuesday said the second tranche of commercial coal mines' auction has received tremendous response which is reflected in around 50 mine specific tender documents being purchased by bidders till date.
Perth [Australia], May 15 (ANI): Though China has imposed punitive trade restrictions on Australian coal, barley, meat and wine, it is spending more than ever on Australian imports.
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 14 (ANI): Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has formed a minority government after opposition parties failed to form a coalition, days after he lost a vote of confidence on Friday.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 14 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices swung between gains and losses on Friday with FMCG stocks witnessing gains but metals lost shine.
New York [US], May 12 (ANI): A broad coalition of UN member states and civil society organizations (CSO) is set to hold an online event on Wednesday to raise awareness and discuss the human rights situation prevailing in China Xinjiang province.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 11 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded in a narrow band and closed over half a per cent lower on Tuesday tracking weak global cues amid inflation fears.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 10 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were range-bound on Monday but closed in the green on the back of RBI's liquidity measures and indications of robust corporate earnings.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 10 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were up during early hours on Monday on the back of RBI's support to liquidity and indications of robust corporate earnings from segments like IT, pharma, metal and leading financials.
Washington [US], May 7 (ANI/Sputnik) : The WHO and the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) urged the pharmaceutical industry to open access to clinical data for all new medicines and vaccines for reasons of "overriding public health interest."
Munich [Germany], May 5 (ANI): A coalition of 36 civil society organisations (CSOs) has launched a joint appeal to the European Institutions calling for the inclusion of enforceable human rights clauses in the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI).