Sunday, 24 January 2021, 11:37:23 am

World News

 
13 killed, 4 injured during police operation in Philippines
The operation was conducted in Maguindanao province today.
U.S. announces to review Afghan peace deal with Taliban
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated this in a telephonic conversation with his Afghan counterpart Hamdullah Mohib.
First-ever UN treaty to ban nuclear weapons enters into force
However, the main nuclear powers have not signed the accord so far.
Russia, Azerbaijan & Iran to accelerate construction of International North-South Transport Corridor
This was decided during a meeting between Managing Director of Russian Railways Mikhail Pavlov and Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali in Moscow.
London to remove two statues over links to slavery
The statues are of 17th and 18th century politicians.
Biden to seek five-year extension to New START arms control treaty with Russia
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a briefing that the President has long been clear that the New START treaty is in the national security interests of the United States.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution to safeguard religious sites
The resolution calls for strengthened international efforts to foster a global dialogue on the promotion of a culture of tolerance and peace at all levels, based on respect for human rights and for the diversity of religions and beliefs.