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US slaps 25% tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods

United States has slapped stiff 25% tariff on US $50 billion worth of Chinese goods. It has accused China of intellectual property (IP) theft and unfair trade practices....

June 16, 2018

June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on June 15 across the world to highlight the often silent suffering of the elder generation. The...

June 16, 2018

Japan adopts economic plan to allow more foreign workers

Japan’s Cabinet has adopted an economic plan that will allow more foreign workers to work in the country. This proposal will help rapidly aging country to make up...

June 16, 2018

Dr Bindeshwar Pathak: Sulabh International founder honoured with Nikkei Asia Prize

Renowned social activist and founder of Sulabh International, Dr Bindeshwar Pathak (75) was honoured with the Japan’s prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize for his contribution to Asia’s development. He...

June 14, 2018

12 June: World Day against Child Labour

The World Day against Child Labour is observed every year across the world on June 12 with an aim to raise awareness against child labour. This years theme...

June 12, 2018

Qingdao declaration: SCO summit adopts declaration calling for 3-year plan to combat terrorism

The 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit concluded with the adoption of the Qingdao declaration. It was adopted by leaders of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India...

June 10, 2018

5 countries elected as non-permanent members of UNSC

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected South Africa, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Germany and Belgium as non-permanent members of UN Security Council (UNSC). They will have two-year term beginning...

June 9, 2018

WHO adopts resolution on Digital Health proposed by India

The 71st World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland has adopted resolution on Digital Health. The resolution was initiated by India and was co-sponsored by 20 countries. The...

May 30, 2018

Ex-Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk named as caretaker PM of Pakistan

Pakistan’s former Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk was named as country’s caretaker Prime Minister for two-month period ahead of general elections to be held in July 2018. The job...

May 29, 2018

Colombia joins NATO as global partner

Colombia has formally joined North Atlantic Treaty Organization as global partner. It makes it first Latin American to join NATO. The announcement came after Organization for Economic Cooperation...

May 28, 2018

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