Afghan President signs decree to release 1,500 Taliban fighters
President Ashraf Ghani has ordered the release of 1,500 Taliban prisoners to kick-start direct negotiations with the rebel group in a bid to end the nearly two-decades-long war in Afghanistan. According to a news report, the president has signed a two-page decree on March 10 for the release of the prisoners, provided they give a […]
IAF evacuates first batch of Indian pilgrims from Iran
The first batch of 58 Indian pilgrims was brought back home from coronavirus-hit Iran on an Indian Air Force plane on March 10 after the number of infected people rose dramatically in the Islamic republic. Some 2000 Indians are reportedly stranded in the country following India’s temporary suspension of Iranian flights due to the virus […]
Junior UK health minister tests positive for Covid-19
Junior British Health Minister Nadine Dorries has tested positive for coronavirus but out of danger, according to a news report. “I can confirm I have tested positive for coronavirus… and have been self-isolating at home,” said the Conservative MP. Health officials are still unsure of how she contracted the virus. Britain has reported more than […]