JuD and Haqqani network still not banned in Pakistan
According to an official list of 60 proscribed outfits, Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Afghanistan-based dreaded Haqqani network are not banned in Pakistan.
International Affairs
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras resigned to defend his decision of bailout
Seven months after he was elected on a promise to overturn austerity, the Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, has announced that he is resigning to pave the way for snap elections next month.
Ranil Wickremesinghe became Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
For the fourth time Ranil Wickremesinghe became the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Wickremesinghe was active in Sri-Lankas parliament since 1977. He had served the country as its Prime Minister on three occasions. He was PM during 1993-94, 2002-2004 and since January 2015.
Bangladesh became first country to receive funds for Solar Home Systems from UN
Bangladesh became the first country to receive funds from the United Nations (UN) for its fast growing solar home systems. Bangladesh has emerged as one of fastest growing solar energy users during past recent years.
Pakistan and Russia signed defence agreement including the sale of four Mi-35 helicopters
Pakistan and Russia signed a landmark defence agreement that includes the sale of four Mi-35 Hind E attack helicopters to Pakistan. The signing of agreement marks a major thaw in relations between the two Cold War rivals.
Sri Lanka: UNP led UNFGG coalition won the Parliamentary Elections 2015
United National Party (UNP) led United National Front for Good Governance (UNFGG) coalition with 106 seats emerged as the winner in the 2015 Parliamentary elections of Sri Lanka. However it failed to secure absolute majority in the Parliament of 225 members.
PM Narendra Modi gave tough message to Pakistan from Dubai
During his visit to UAE, PM Narendra Modi used a public event with 50,000 cheering Indians at the Dubai cricket stadium to attack terrorism originating from Pakistan.
27 killed in bomb explosion at Hindu shrine in Bangkok
At least 27 people were killed and 117 others injured when a powerful bomb went off inside a hugely popular Lord Brahma temple in a crowded area of Bangkok.
Emperor Akihito expressed “deep remorse” for Japan’s wartime actions
Emperor Akihito of Japan expressed “deep remorse” for wartime actions of Japan during WW-II. Japan is marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war.
After 54 years, US flag raised in Cuba: John Kerry Called For Democracy In Country
After the long span of 54 years, US marines raised the US flag over the reopened American embassy in Cuba on 14 August.