Indian troops martyr two more boys in IHK
In Indian-held Kashmir (IHK), occupation troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred two more Kashmiri youth in Shopian district on Monday. Meanwhile, the Indian Border Security Force killed an unarmed person at Bhag Nallah in Pargwal-Khour area of Jammu district.
Chairman Of Greek Community In Crimea Says Greeks Increasingly Interested In Repatriation
YALTA (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 04th June, 2019) Ethnic Greeks who had moved to the Soviet Union have more recently been requesting information about getting and repatriating to the Crimean Peninsula with increasing frequency, Ivan Shonus, chairman of the Greek community in Crimea, said Monday.
At Least 52 People Shot In Weekend Gun Violence In Chicago - Police
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 04th June, 2019) At least 52 people were shot during a surge of gun violence in the US city of over the weekend, Superintendent Eddie Johnson told reporters on Monday. "Beginning Friday night, we saw an uptick in shootings and determined that that evening there were multiple gang-related attacks," Johnson said, ...
Russia May Return To PACE If Draft Resolution On Voting Adopted At June Session - Lawmaker
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 04th June, 2019) return to the Parliamentary of the Council of ( ) if the parliamentary body adopts a draft on credentials and voting rights during the first day of its plenary session in , senior lawmaker Leonid Slutsky told reporters on Monday.
Mexico Detains Over 400 People For Migrant Smuggling In Past 6 Months - Statement
BUENOS AIRES (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 04th June, 2019) Mexican authorities have apprehended more than 400 individuals for crimes related to migrant smuggling, the Mexican Embassy in the said in a statement on Monday. "
UPDATE - Trump Arrives In UK Amid Brexit Woes, May's Resignation
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 04th June, 2019) US President and First Lady Melania arrived in the on Monday for a three-day state during which the president is expected to underscore the importance of the bilateral relationship between both countries amid concerns over and the recent resignation of Theresa . "As the ...
Japanese Government Plans To Ban Free Plastic Bags Amid Efforts To Reduce Waste - Reports
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 04th June, 2019) The Japanese Environment Ministry is seeking to establish a law that would ban stores offering free plastic bags amid plans to encourage recycling and reduce plastic waste, local reported on Monday citing Environment Minister Yoshiaki Harada.
Japanese Government Plans To Ban Free Plastic Bags Amid Efforts To Reduce Waste - Reports
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 04th June, 2019) The Japanese Environment Ministry is seeking to establish a law that would ban stores offering free plastic bags amid plans to encourage recycling and reduce plastic waste, local reported on Monday citing Environment Minister Yoshiaki Harada.
World’s 15 hottest places are in India, Pakistan as pre-monsoon heat builds
Churu, a city in the west of the northern state of Rajasthan, recorded the country?s highest temperature of 48.9 Celsius (120 Fahrenheit) on Monday, according to the Meteorological Department. Churu has issued a heat wave advisory and government hospitals have prepared emergency wards with extra air conditioners, coolers and medicines, said Ramratan Sonkariya, additional district magistrate for Churu. A ...
Reeling from tariff threat, Mexico begins immigration talks in Washington
Fighting to stave off punitive tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, a senior Mexican delegation was set to begin high level talks on Monday in Washington, where it will be pushed to do more to hold back Central American migrants. Trump says he will apply tariffs of 5% on all Mexican goods on June 10, and increase the ...
Japanese Government Plans To Ban Free Plastic Bags Amid Efforts To Reduce Waste - Reports
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 04th June, 2019) The Japanese Environment Ministry is seeking to establish a law that would ban stores offering free plastic bags amid plans to encourage recycling and reduce plastic waste, local reported on Monday citing Environment Minister Yoshiaki Harada.
Brexit Party Leader Says Trump Friend To UK Because US President Supports UK Exit From EU
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 04th June, 2019) Nigel Farage, leader of the 's newly created Party, said on Monday that US President was a true friend to the because he supported . In , Farage said that he would use the European elections as a launch pad for his party to fight for changes ...
Brexit Party Leader Says Trump Friend To UK Because US President Supports UK Exit From EU
According to a statement, supports a that will not affected global economic and financial stability while also securing to the . In , Farage said that he would use the European elections as a launch pad for his party to fight for changes in the political system, which failed to deliver the country's exit the .
Italian Prime Minister Threatens To Resign If Government Coalition Rift Continues
The prospect of a crisis in was outlined after the elections to the European , in which the right-wing League, which is led by Deputy Matteo Salvini and is a junior partner in the Italian coalition , won 34 percent of the , twice as much as the M5S led by another Deputy Luigi Di ...
Kushner denies discussing his security clearance with Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump?s son-in-law and White House adviser Jared Kushner denied that he spoke with the president about his security clearance, according to an interview with the Axios news outlet that comes amid a congressional investigation of the issue. In February, the New York Times cited sources saying Trump had ordered Kushner be given top-secret clearance, despite ...
Canada Deploys Ships, Aircraft To Enforce UN Sanctions On North Korea - Armed Forces
From 2019-2021, the release added, will deploy ships, aircraft and personnel to conduct surveillance operations to identify suspected maritime sanctions evasion activities including ship-to-ship transfers of fuel and other commodities banned by Security Council resolutions.
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Russian Army Chief Discuss Military Transparency
"Today's telephone conversation reflects 's priority for transparency and predictability, and demonstrates a commitment to use this important channel of communication between and military authorities for this purpose," the statement read.
Russian Delegation May Attend PACE Session In June - Senior Lawmaker
Earlier in the day, the Committee on Rules of Procedure adopted a draft paving the way for 's participation in the next session. "There is a possibility of [Russia's] participation, but again, only if there are guarantees that discriminatory measures will not be used against us," Morozov said.
Colombia, Russia Looking To Organize Putin-Duque Meeting At One Of Int'l Events - Minister
Earlier in the day, began his five-day to and held talks with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. One of the things we agreed upon was to look for a way for the two leaders of our countries to meet during one of the events that they were both attending," told Sputnik.
Sudan's Central Bank Union Slams Military For Using Violence Against Protesters
Local media reported on Monday that the pro-TMC forces had started a crackdown on the sit-in protest in Khartoum, which was organized back on April 6, and were firing at the demonstrators. "We at the Central Bank of Sudan condemn this slaughter and as part of the Sudanese bank workers' union, we are declaring civil disobedience and call on ...
