DPRK slams UN chief for supporting ‘pressure through sanctions’ on Pyongyang PYONGYANG, (MILLAT ONLINE)::The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has criticized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for supporting “pressure through sanctions” on the DPRK for its nuclear and missile programme, Xinhua reported here Monday. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) Monday quoted the permanent mission […]
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DPRK slams UN chief for supporting ‘pressure through sanctions’ on Pyongyang
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China’s Xi takes another stride in Mao’s footsteps
China’s Xi takes another stride in Mao’s footsteps Shanghai, (MILLAT ONLINE):Xi Jinping’s tightening grip on China had already earned the leader comparisons to Mao Zedong, but they came into even sharper focus after the party paved the way for him to assume the presidency indefinitely. State media said on Sunday that the ruling Communist Party […]
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Thousands attend dragon boat races in Sydney
Thousands attend dragon boat races in Sydney SYDNEY, (MILLAT ONLINE)::More than 3,000 paddlers descended on Sydney’s picturesque Darling Harbour over the weekend to take part in the Chinese cultural phenomenon of dragon boat racing, Xinhua reported here Monday. “We’re proud to hold the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of Asia and the biggest Dragon […]
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Moon’s top security aide holds talks with N. Korean delegates in Seoul
Moon’s top security aide holds talks with N. Korean delegates in Seoul SEOUL, (MILLAT ONLINE):South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s top security aide held talks Monday with high-level North Korean delegates to the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games, Seoul’s presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said. Chung Eui-yong, chief of the National Security Office, met the North Korean […]
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Asia builds on global rally as interest rate fears ease
Asia builds on global rally as interest rate fears ease Hong Kong, (MILLAT ONLINE):Asian markets picked up Monday where they left off last week, with gains across the board as investors tracked a healthy lead from Wall Street. The advances helped take another bite out of the big losses suffered at the start of February, […]
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Tokyo stocks close higher after Wall St gains
Tokyo stocks close higher after Wall St gains Tokyo,(MILLAT ONLINE):Tokyo stocks closed higher Monday despite a stronger yen, supported by big gains on Wall Street last week as fears abated over the possibility of accelerated US interest rate hikes. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.19 percent or 260.85 points to end at 22,153.63 while […]