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Navalny, WHO and Thunberg among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize

Published On: February 1, 2021 06:56 AM NPT By: Reuters

OSLO, Feb 1: Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the World Health Organization and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg are among those nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, all backed by Norwegian lawmakers who have a track record of picking the winner.

Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders arrested, party spokesman says

Published On: February 1, 2021 06:16 AM NPT By: Reuters

MYANMAR, Feb 1: Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior figures from the ruling party have been detained in an early morning raid, the spokesman for the governing National League for Democracy said on Monday.

Foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond May deadline - NATO sources

Published On: January 31, 2021 04:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31: International troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline envisaged by the insurgent Taliban’s deal with the United States, four senior NATO officials said, a move that could escalate tensions with the Taliban demanding full withdrawal.

Russian police detain over 450 at protests against jailed Kremlin critic Navalny's jailing

Published On: January 31, 2021 03:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

MOSCOW, Jan 31: Police detained more than 450 people at rallies in Siberia and Russia’s Far East on Sunday as supporters of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny took to the streets to protest his jailing, despite biting cold and the threat of arrest.

India proposes law to ban cryptocurrencies, create official digital currency

Published On: January 31, 2021 03:08 PM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, Jan 31: India plans to introduce a law to ban private cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and put in place a framework for an official digital currency to be issued by the central bank, according to a legislative agenda listed by the government.

Modi breaks silence on months long farm protests

Published On: January 31, 2021 02:53 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, Jan 31: India’s prime minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday protesters that stormed New Delhi’s Red Fort had caused “insult” to the country, his first public comments on a months-long farmers’ agitation that turned violent this week.

Pakistan set to get AstraZeneca, Sinopharm shots

Published On: January 31, 2021 02:21 PM NPT By: Associated Press

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31: Pakistan’s planning minister says the country will receive 17 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine under the WHO’s COVAX Facility, out of which up to 7 million would arrive by March.

Myanmar military denies coup threats over vote fraud claims

Published On: January 31, 2021 10:12 AM NPT By: Associated Press

NAYPYITAW, MYANMAR, Jan 31: Myanmar’s military on Saturday denied its chief was threatening to stage a coup over complaints of election fraud, saying the media had misinterpreted his words.

Australia reopens New Zealand 'travel bubble' after no new COVID-19 cases

Published On: January 31, 2021 10:08 AM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, Jan 31: Australia reopened its “travel bubble” with New Zealand on Sunday after the neighbouring country reported no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, but added new screening measures as it marked its longest infection-free run since the outbreak began.

Trump loses lead impeachment lawyers a week before trial

Published On: January 31, 2021 08:41 AM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Jan 31: Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers little more than a week before his trial, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday. The change injects fresh uncertainty into the makeup and strategy of his defense team.