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China boosts South Pacific influence with Solomons port deal

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China boosts South Pacific influence with Solomons port deal
China diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for US

China diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for US

Japan’s PM offers Ukraine support as China’s Xi backs Russia

Japan’s PM offers Ukraine support as China’s Xi backs Russia

Chinese President Xi flew from Moscow wrapping up three-day visit

Chinese President Xi flew from Moscow wrapping up three-day visit

UN: Months after Pakistan floods, millions lack safe water

UN: Months after Pakistan floods, millions lack safe water

UN says some 43,000 deaths may have occurred in Somalia in 2022 due to drought

UN says some 43,000 deaths may have occurred in Somalia in 2022 due to drought

Russia flies strategic bomber planes near Japan as PM Kishida visits Ukraine

Russia flies strategic bomber planes near Japan as PM Kishida visits Ukraine

Beijing experiences first population decline since 2003, data shows

Beijing experiences first population decline since 2003, data shows

PM Modi, Japanese counterpart Kishida discussed how India, Japan can address challenges in Indo-Pacific: FS Kwatra

PM Modi, Japanese counterpart Kishida discussed how India, Japan can address challenges in Indo-Pacific: FS Kwatra

What Do America’s Spies Really Think About China?

What Do America’s Spies Really Think About China?

Chinese President Xi Jinping in Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping in Russia

Thailand’s Prime Minister dissolves parliament

Thailand’s Prime Minister dissolves parliament

UN science report to provide stark climate warning

UN science report to provide stark climate warning

Japanese Prime Minister to announce new Indo-Pacific plan in India

Japanese Prime Minister to announce new Indo-Pacific plan in India

Israel, Palestinians aim to curb violence as holiday nears

Israel, Palestinians aim to curb violence as holiday nears

A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment

A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment

The world’s happiest countries for 2023

The world’s happiest countries for 2023

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile

Putin visits Crimea on annexation anniversary, day after ICC warrant

Putin visits Crimea on annexation anniversary, day after ICC warrant

India says China situation dangerous on Himalayan front

India says China situation dangerous on Himalayan front

Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest

Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador, at least 14 deaths reported

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador, at least 14 deaths reported

US accuses China of trying to hide North Korea atrocities

US accuses China of trying to hide North Korea atrocities

Slovakia to provide fighter jets to Ukraine

Slovakia to provide fighter jets to Ukraine

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin for war crimes in Ukraine

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin for war crimes in Ukraine

The penguins given world-first cataract surgery

The penguins given world-first cataract surgery

At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery

At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery

Updating My Munich Predictions

Updating My Munich Predictions

US, Russian Defense Chiefs talk for first time since October

US, Russian Defense Chiefs talk for first time since October

Chinese rocket destroyed by burning in the sky of western Nepal

Chinese rocket destroyed by burning in the sky of western Nepal

A Humanitarian Call for Arms

A Humanitarian Call for Arms

Biden orders tougher background checks, red flag laws for gun buyers

Biden orders tougher background checks, red flag laws for gun buyers

Saudi Arabia announces purchase of 72 Boeing jetliners for new national airline Riyadh Air

Saudi Arabia announces purchase of 72 Boeing jetliners for new national airline Riyadh Air

More clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest Imran Khan

More clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest Imran Khan

Powerful Indian Hindu group backs government’s opposition to same-sex marriage recognition

Powerful Indian Hindu group backs government’s opposition to same-sex marriage recognition

US says Russian jet caused spy drone crash over Black Sea, Moscow denies collision

US says Russian jet caused spy drone crash over Black Sea, Moscow denies collision

Human Rights Watch urges Bhutan government to free ‘political prisoners’

Human Rights Watch urges Bhutan government to free ‘political prisoners’

From frustration to bestseller: How an Indian 10th-grader wrote his own Java programming textbook

From frustration to bestseller: How an Indian 10th-grader wrote his own Java programming textbook

Some of the most beautiful bird photos you’ll ever see

Some of the most beautiful bird photos you’ll ever see

US raises concern over North Korea’s 7th nuclear test

US raises concern over North Korea’s 7th nuclear test

Buddhist spiritual leaders laud KP govt for preserving Buddhist sacred sites

Buddhist spiritual leaders laud KP govt for preserving Buddhist sacred sites

Asia cheers as Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar dream comes true

Asia cheers as Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar dream comes true

The Dilemma of Anti-Populism

The Dilemma of Anti-Populism

Indian President congratulates President Paudel

Indian President congratulates President Paudel

China’s unilateral attempts to change LAC status quo impacted bilateral relationship: MEA India

China’s unilateral attempts to change LAC status quo impacted bilateral relationship: MEA India

Major night for Asian representation, with historic wins for ‘Everything Everywhere’ and ‘RRR’

Major night for Asian representation, with historic wins for ‘Everything Everywhere’ and ‘RRR’

Vietnam to greet 100 millionth citizen in April

Vietnam to greet 100 millionth citizen in April

Israel sees one of its biggest-ever protests

Israel sees one of its biggest-ever protests

Russia works to ease visa regime for India, other countries

Russia works to ease visa regime for India, other countries

Sri Lanka cuts tax on female hygiene products

Sri Lanka cuts tax on female hygiene products

The Indian song primed for Oscar history

The Indian song primed for Oscar history

Nepal envoy lauds India-Nepal army relationship on its 260th Army Day

Nepal envoy lauds India-Nepal army relationship on its 260th Army Day

Tibetans hold anti-China protests around the world on National Uprising Day

Tibetans hold anti-China protests around the world on National Uprising Day

Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools

Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools

Belgium bans TikTok from government phones after US, EU

Belgium bans TikTok from government phones after US, EU

South Korean capital building world’s biggest spokeless Ferris wheel

South Korean capital building world’s biggest spokeless Ferris wheel

Australia, India agree on strengthening economic, defence ties

Australia, India agree on strengthening economic, defence ties

Biden hopes to ease major dispute in Friday meeting with EU chief

Biden hopes to ease major dispute in Friday meeting with EU chief

Micronesia president accuses China of bribery, ‘political warfare’

Micronesia president accuses China of bribery, ‘political warfare’

Seven dead in shooting at a Jehovah’s Witnesses center in Germany

Seven dead in shooting at a Jehovah’s Witnesses center in Germany

China’s Xi begins historic third term as President

China’s Xi begins historic third term as President

Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin arrested, to face multiple graft charges

Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin arrested, to face multiple graft charges

Honesty Can Advance the Middle East Peace Process

Honesty Can Advance the Middle East Peace Process

Plastic entering oceans could nearly triple by 2040: Research

Plastic entering oceans could nearly triple by 2040: Research

New idea for sucking up CO2 from air shows promise

New idea for sucking up CO2 from air shows promise

Qatar announces $60mln financial contribution to least developed countries

Qatar announces $60mln financial contribution to least developed countries

Russia’s Opposition Leaders Are Irrelevant to Ukraine

Russia’s Opposition Leaders Are Irrelevant to Ukraine

Gender equality “300 years away”: UN Chief

Gender equality “300 years away”: UN Chief

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in California

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in California

Thai man jailed for insulting king over duck calendar

Thai man jailed for insulting king over duck calendar

Women’s Day rallies seek equal rights, focus on Iran, Afghanistan

Women’s Day rallies seek equal rights, focus on Iran, Afghanistan

Russians claim control over eastern Bakhmut, Ukrainians defiant

Russians claim control over eastern Bakhmut, Ukrainians defiant

Australia PM says to meet Biden in US, submarine deal expected

Australia PM says to meet Biden in US, submarine deal expected

World’s best airports for customer experience

World’s best airports for customer experience

Amritsar to hold G20 meeting from March 15-17

Amritsar to hold G20 meeting from March 15-17

G20 conference fantastically organized by India: German ambassador to India

G20 conference fantastically organized by India: German ambassador to India

North Korea warns US against shooting down missile tests

North Korea warns US against shooting down missile tests

Defence intelligence agencies raise alarm over threat from Chinese mobile phones, ask units to ensure troops’ families don’t use them

Defence intelligence agencies raise alarm over threat from Chinese mobile phones, ask units to ensure troops’ families don’t use them

Malnutrition in pregnancy surges in poor countries

Malnutrition in pregnancy surges in poor countries

Afghan universities reopen but women still barred

Afghan universities reopen but women still barred

Quake survivors living in fear on Turkey’s streets

Quake survivors living in fear on Turkey’s streets

Blast in Pakistan kills nine security officers

Blast in Pakistan kills nine security officers

Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China

Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China

3 arrested over killing of Philippine governor

3 arrested over killing of Philippine governor

Robust digital infrastructure plays major role in achieving national goals: Shringla at G20

Robust digital infrastructure plays major role in achieving national goals: Shringla at G20

LDC5 Conference kicks off in Doha; DPM Shrestha stresses on scaling up support

LDC5 Conference kicks off in Doha; DPM Shrestha stresses on scaling up support

Ukraine plant builds 6-person bunkers for war’s front lines

Ukraine plant builds 6-person bunkers for war’s front lines

Historic ocean treaty agreed after decade of talks

Historic ocean treaty agreed after decade of talks

China Plans to Construct Railway Line to Tibet Along Line of Actual Control

China Plans to Construct Railway Line to Tibet Along Line of Actual Control

Former Malaysia PM, 1MDB ex-CEO cleared of audit tampering charges

Former Malaysia PM, 1MDB ex-CEO cleared of audit tampering charges

UK is grappling with vegetable shortages. How did it happen?

UK is grappling with vegetable shortages. How did it happen?

Taiwan military to get $619 million US arms boost as China keeps up pressure

Taiwan military to get $619 million US arms boost as China keeps up pressure

Situation ‘critical’: Ukraine clings to Bakhmut as Russians advance

Situation ‘critical’: Ukraine clings to Bakhmut as Russians advance

‘Global governance has failed’, says Indian PM Modi at G20 meet

‘Global governance has failed’, says Indian PM Modi at G20 meet

First session of G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meet commences on multilateralism, food and energy security

First session of G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meet commences on multilateralism, food and energy security

Qatar Airways announces Indian superstar Deepika Padukone as global brand ambassador

Qatar Airways announces Indian superstar Deepika Padukone as global brand ambassador

Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Lavrov, EU top diplomat Borrell, Nigeria’s FM Onyeama

Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Lavrov, EU top diplomat Borrell, Nigeria’s FM Onyeama

G20 Foreign Ministers meeting under India’s G20 presidency to be held tomorrow

G20 Foreign Ministers meeting under India’s G20 presidency to be held tomorrow

Two trains collide in Greece, at least 32 killed, 85 injured

Two trains collide in Greece, at least 32 killed, 85 injured

White House gives federal agencies 30 days to enforce TikTok ban

White House gives federal agencies 30 days to enforce TikTok ban

New Zealanders drink less alcohol: statistics

New Zealanders drink less alcohol: statistics

US warns China against providing lethal aid for Russia’s war in Ukraine

US warns China against providing lethal aid for Russia’s war in Ukraine

World’s longest river cruise ‘MV Ganga Vilas’ to culminate its journey on Feb 28 in Assam’s Dibrugarh

World’s longest river cruise ‘MV Ganga Vilas’ to culminate its journey on Feb 28 in Assam’s Dibrugarh

Turkey widens probe into building collapses as quake toll exceeds 50,000

Turkey widens probe into building collapses as quake toll exceeds 50,000

Most G20 nations condemn Russia for war, China silent

Most G20 nations condemn Russia for war, China silent

Canada pledges more tanks to Ukraine, imposes new Russia sanctions

Canada pledges more tanks to Ukraine, imposes new Russia sanctions

First lady says Biden ready to run for re-election in 2024

First lady says Biden ready to run for re-election in 2024

Modi calls for World Bank reform at G20 finance meet

Modi calls for World Bank reform at G20 finance meet

Zelensky hails Ukraine, vows victory

Zelensky hails Ukraine, vows victory

Nepal’s Scientist Prajal Pradhan received 210 million grant from Europe

Nepal’s Scientist Prajal Pradhan received 210 million grant from Europe

Huge Ukrainian flag painted on road outside Russian Embassy in London

Huge Ukrainian flag painted on road outside Russian Embassy in London

Nepal backs UN resolution against Russia’s hostilities in Ukraine

Nepal backs UN resolution against Russia’s hostilities in Ukraine

President Biden nominates Indian-American Ajay Banga to lead World Bank

President Biden nominates Indian-American Ajay Banga to lead World Bank

War in Ukraine drags into second year, Russia isolated in UN vote

War in Ukraine drags into second year, Russia isolated in UN vote

Unity on Ukraine Is Unity on Peace and Justice

Unity on Ukraine Is Unity on Peace and Justice

European Commission bans staff using TikTok on work devices over security fears

European Commission bans staff using TikTok on work devices over security fears

UN chief condemns Russian ‘affront’ in Ukraine

UN chief condemns Russian ‘affront’ in Ukraine

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Tajikistan, near border with China

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Tajikistan, near border with China

Aam Aadmi Party’s Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi’s new mayor

Aam Aadmi Party’s Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi’s new mayor

World’s first 4-day workweek in UAE: 8 other countries where shorter office hours are being trialled

World’s first 4-day workweek in UAE: 8 other countries where shorter office hours are being trialled

Germany expels two Iranian embassy employees over death sentence

Germany expels two Iranian embassy employees over death sentence

South Korean court recognizes same-sex couple’s rights

South Korean court recognizes same-sex couple’s rights

China issues GSI strategy; Support was also sought from Nepal

China issues GSI strategy; Support was also sought from Nepal

Main Afghan-Pakistani border crossing closed, residents report gunfire

Main Afghan-Pakistani border crossing closed, residents report gunfire

Heavy rains leave 36 dead in Brazil

Heavy rains leave 36 dead in Brazil

Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy passes away at 57

Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy passes away at 57

Blinken: China’s balloon incursion ‘must never happen again’

Blinken: China’s balloon incursion ‘must never happen again’

Plane crashes in Philippines, search underway for 4 on board

Plane crashes in Philippines, search underway for 4 on board

Earthquake death toll passes 45000; many still missing in flattened apartments

Earthquake death toll passes 45000; many still missing in flattened apartments

Body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu found in Turkey quake rubble

Body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu found in Turkey quake rubble

Philippine small plane with four people goes missing, search underway

Philippine small plane with four people goes missing, search underway

Turkish quake victims sleep in trains, tents, greenhouses

Turkish quake victims sleep in trains, tents, greenhouses

Israel’s Autocratic Turn

Israel’s Autocratic Turn

Indian Army amends recruitment procedure for Agniveers

Indian Army amends recruitment procedure for Agniveers

Indian Army introduces modified recruitment procedure for Junior Commissioned Officer, Aginveers and other ranks

Indian Army introduces modified recruitment procedure for Junior Commissioned Officer, Aginveers and other ranks

Italy calls on China to ‘pressure’ Russia over Ukraine

Italy calls on China to ‘pressure’ Russia over Ukraine

Japan to create new visas to attract foreign talents

Japan to create new visas to attract foreign talents

Ten deadliest quakes of the past 100 years

Ten deadliest quakes of the past 100 years

Israel backs ‘sovereignty and integrity’ of Ukraine after meeting in Kyiv

Israel backs ‘sovereignty and integrity’ of Ukraine after meeting in Kyiv

World’s largest outdoor ice rink closed

World’s largest outdoor ice rink closed

David Malpass to step down as World Bank President

David Malpass to step down as World Bank President

Russia launches fresh missile strikes after NATO ramps up support for Ukraine

Russia launches fresh missile strikes after NATO ramps up support for Ukraine

Pakistan issues 114 visas to Hindu pilgrims from India

Pakistan issues 114 visas to Hindu pilgrims from India

Putin vs Zelensky: ‘incompatible’ leaders face off in Ukraine

Putin vs Zelensky: ‘incompatible’ leaders face off in Ukraine

Scotland’s first minister to resign after more than eight years in role

Scotland’s first minister to resign after more than eight years in role

India, soon world’s most populous nation, doesn’t know how many people it has

India, soon world’s most populous nation, doesn’t know how many people it has

Re-Envisioning the Liberal International Order

Re-Envisioning the Liberal International Order

Nine survivors pulled from Turkey’s rubble as earthquake death toll passes 40,000

Nine survivors pulled from Turkey’s rubble as earthquake death toll passes 40,000

Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra returns India completing two-day Nepal visit

Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra returns India completing two-day Nepal visit

Tibet calls for UN fact-finding mission to address atrocities by China

Tibet calls for UN fact-finding mission to address atrocities by China

Who should lead? Democrats, Republicans struggle to decide

Who should lead? Democrats, Republicans struggle to decide

‘Small, metallic balloon’: Pentagon issues memo on object shot down over Canada

‘Small, metallic balloon’: Pentagon issues memo on object shot down over Canada

Income Tax department conducts survey at BBC offices

Income Tax department conducts survey at BBC offices

Michigan State University shooting: 3 killed, 5 wounded

Michigan State University shooting: 3 killed, 5 wounded

US shoots down ‘unidentified object’ over Lake Huron near Canadian border

US shoots down ‘unidentified object’ over Lake Huron near Canadian border

Miracle rescues a week after Turkey-Syria quake

Miracle rescues a week after Turkey-Syria quake

Death toll rises above 35,000 in Turkey, Syria quake

Death toll rises above 35,000 in Turkey, Syria quake

Afghanistan receives another batch of 40 mln USD as humanitarian aid

Afghanistan receives another batch of 40 mln USD as humanitarian aid

PM Modi inaugurates 246-km first phase of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

PM Modi inaugurates 246-km first phase of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll passes 29,000

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll passes 29,000

US links Chinese balloon to surveillance program run by PLA

US links Chinese balloon to surveillance program run by PLA

Sri Lanka thankful to Indian government for Jaffna Cultural Centre: Northern Province’s Governor

Sri Lanka thankful to Indian government for Jaffna Cultural Centre: Northern Province’s Governor

Preserving a Palestinian Refuge

Preserving a Palestinian Refuge

US shoots down car-sized unidentified object flying above Alaska

US shoots down car-sized unidentified object flying above Alaska

Chinese Damak Clean Park project stalled; Locals in agitation

Chinese Damak Clean Park project stalled; Locals in agitation

Death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquakes surpasses 16,000

Death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquakes surpasses 16,000

The Conspiracy Congress

The Conspiracy Congress

US says Chinese balloon part of vast surveillance program

US says Chinese balloon part of vast surveillance program

Tipping the Scales in Myanmar’s Civil War

Tipping the Scales in Myanmar’s Civil War

World needs “Wake-Up Call”: UN Chief

World needs “Wake-Up Call”: UN Chief

Earthquake death toll surpasses 9,500 in Turkey and Syria

Earthquake death toll surpasses 9,500 in Turkey and Syria

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands to send older, refurbished tanks to Ukraine

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands to send older, refurbished tanks to Ukraine

Quake death toll surpasses 8,700 across Turkey and Syria

Quake death toll surpasses 8,700 across Turkey and Syria

Pakistan dispatches relief goods, medical, rescue teams to quake-hit Turkey

Pakistan dispatches relief goods, medical, rescue teams to quake-hit Turkey

China offers USD 6 mn emergency aid to Turkey for earthquake relief

China offers USD 6 mn emergency aid to Turkey for earthquake relief

India to send two more IAF planes with rescue personnel, relief materials to quake-hit Turkey

India to send two more IAF planes with rescue personnel, relief materials to quake-hit Turkey

India’s Adani Enterprises shares rocket 25 percent

India’s Adani Enterprises shares rocket 25 percent

Turkey-Syria quake death toll passes 5,100

Turkey-Syria quake death toll passes 5,100

A glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in past 25 years

A glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in past 25 years

Sasha Walpole: The woman who took Prince Harry’s virginity’

Sasha Walpole: The woman who took Prince Harry’s virginity’

Earthquake Death Toll in Turkey and Syria Surpasses 5,000

Earthquake Death Toll in Turkey and Syria Surpasses 5,000

Earthquake death toll rises to nearly 4,900 in Turkey and Syria

Earthquake death toll rises to nearly 4,900 in Turkey and Syria

Blinken tells Turkey to ‘let us know’ what US can do after earthquake

Blinken tells Turkey to ‘let us know’ what US can do after earthquake

Earthquake rescue work moves slowly as death toll climbs past 4,400

Earthquake rescue work moves slowly as death toll climbs past 4,400

USAID Administrator Samantha Power arrives Nepal

USAID Administrator Samantha Power arrives Nepal

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Why was it so deadly?

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Why was it so deadly?

Fire damages Buddhist temple in Australia’s Melbourne

Fire damages Buddhist temple in Australia’s Melbourne

Former military ruler Musharraf’s body to be flown to Pakistan

Former military ruler Musharraf’s body to be flown to Pakistan

Adani crisis sparks protests and arrests in India as sell-off losses top $110 billion

Adani crisis sparks protests and arrests in India as sell-off losses top $110 billion

Combined death toll rises above 1,500 after devastating earthquake

Combined death toll rises above 1,500 after devastating earthquake

Gaziantep Castle destroyed in Turkey earthquake

Gaziantep Castle destroyed in Turkey earthquake

Death toll climbs to 1300 in Turkey, Syria after deadly earthquake

Death toll climbs to 1300 in Turkey, Syria after deadly earthquake

Huge earthquake in south-east Turkey; More than 300 killed

Huge earthquake in south-east Turkey; More than 300 killed

SpaceX may attempt Starship launch in March: Elon Musk

SpaceX may attempt Starship launch in March: Elon Musk

16 killed in central China road accidents

16 killed in central China road accidents

US Fighter Jet shot down suspected Chinese Spy Ballon over Atlantic

US Fighter Jet shot down suspected Chinese Spy Ballon over Atlantic

Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai

Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai

Blinken postpones China trip over ‘unacceptable’ Chinese spy balloon

Blinken postpones China trip over ‘unacceptable’ Chinese spy balloon

Nepal Police will celebrate the centenary year of Interpol by doing adventure, capacity building, sports, social work

Nepal Police will celebrate the centenary year of Interpol by doing adventure, capacity building, sports, social work

Indian gay couples begin legal battle for same-sex marriage

Indian gay couples begin legal battle for same-sex marriage

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Communications Minister requests India to reduce telephone tariff rate

Communications Minister requests India to reduce telephone tariff rate

Why Nepal suffered fewer fatalities than Turkey in similar quakes

Why Nepal suffered fewer fatalities than Turkey in similar quakes

Chinese Ambassador calls on President Paudel

Chinese Ambassador calls on President Paudel

Meeting held between government officials of Nepal and China at Tatopani, Miteri Pul

Meeting held between government officials of Nepal and China at Tatopani, Miteri Pul

Prime Minister insists on continuity of movements to build a just society

Prime Minister insists on continuity of movements to build a just society