Pakistan PM Imran Khan and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan started a fight with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The duo accused Macron of Islamaphobia and supported the boycott of French goods.

There were scenes of violence, protesters desecrating the French flag and burning effigies of Emmanuel Macron as the radicals issued threats and in some cases, they have even justified Islamic terrorism.

Erdogan and Imran Khan only managed to amplify the outrage while adding to their growing list of problems. The fact remains both Erdogan and Imran Khan face several challenges at home. The Pakistan prime minister is struggling with the pandemic and the economic crisis. Islamabad has reportedly reached out to Beijing for another loan.

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It wants $2.7 billion for a project that is part of the China-Pakistan economic corridor(CPEC) as of today Pakistan owes more money to China than it does to the International Monetary Fund(IMF). According to one claim, Islamabad has to pay back to Beijing a little more than $17 billion for CPEC alone which is around six per cent of Pakistan's GDP.

China is like a lender of last resort to Pakistan but Pakistan has borrowed from France as well.

From bilateral sources, France gave $25.3 million in loan, $52.3 million and the $13.4 million. In 2017, France helped out Pakistan with a loan of $25.3 million. A report in June this year claimed that Pakistan has received debt relief from the Paris club. It is an informal group of creditor nations which includes countries like United States, United Kingdom, Japan and France.

The Paris club creditors own $787 million next year, with Japan and France accounting for the bulk of the amount. According to the newspaper Dawn, Pakistan owes more than $780 million to the Paris club of creditors next year.

Most of the debt has to be paid back to Japan and France. The last time Islamabad took on a creditor it didn't end well. Earlier this year, Pakistan had to pay a hefty price for starting a diplomatic fight when Islamabad issued an ultimatum to Saudi Arabia over Kashmir.

Riyadh demanded repayment from the Imran Khan government and Pakistan had to pay back Saudi Arabia. Imran Khan should take lessons from the past. Diplomatic fights can prove to be very costly for Pakistan.

Erdogan has his own share of challenges. A few weeks ago, the Turkish lira hit a record low against the dollar. The currency lost 46 per cent of its dollar value leading to the shock resignation of Berat Albayrak, the son-in-law of the Turkish president who served as the finance minister.

Abayrak reportedly had a feud with the new central-bank governor, Naci Agbal. Erdogan's troubles don't end there, he has pushed Turkey into many diplomatic fights. As of today, Turkey is caught in various degrees of confrontations with Greece, Syria, Israel, Cyprus, Armenia, Egypt and France.

Erdogan's attacks against France could have made matters worse for Turkey. The European Union is mulling sanctions. The European Commission has already drawn up a list of potential targets for economic sanctions which could deal a blow to Turkey's tourism and transport sectors, European diplomats told AFP.

The European Commission which is the executive branch of the union has reportedly drawn up a list of potential targets for economic sanctions against Turkey.&nbsp;

Experts often say when leaders struggle at home, they find an enemy abroad, if Erdogan and Imran Khan were trying out this strategy it clearly has not worked for them.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan started a fight with French President Emmanuel Macron. The duo accused Macron of Islamaphobia and supported the boycott of French goods.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan started a fight with French President Emmanuel Macron. The duo accused Macron of Islamaphobia and supported the boycott of French goods. There were scenes of violence, protesters desecrating the French flag and burning effigies of Emmanuel Macron as the radicals issued threats and in some cases, they have even justified Islamic terrorism. Erdogan and Imran Khan only managed to amplify the outrage while adding to their growing list of problems. The fact remains both Erdogan and Imran Khan face several challenges at home. The Pakistan prime minister is struggling with the pandemic and the economic crisis. Islamabad has reportedly reached out to Beijing for another loan. × It wants $2.7 billion for a project that is part of the China-Pakistan economic corridor(CPEC) as of today Pakistan owes more money to China than it does to the International Monetary Fund(IMF). According to one claim, Islamabad has to pay back to Beijing a little more than $17 billion for CPEC alone which is around six per cent of Pakistan's GDP. China is like a lender of last resort to Pakistan but Pakistan has borrowed from France as well. From bilateral sources, France gave $25.3 million in loan, $52.3 million and the $13.4 million. In 2017, France helped out Pakistan with a loan of $25.3 million. A report in June this year claimed that Pakistan has received debt relief from the Paris club. It is an informal group of creditor nations which includes countries like United States, United Kingdom, Japan and France. The Paris club creditors own $787 million next year, with Japan and France accounting for the bulk of the amount. According to the newspaper Dawn, Pakistan owes more than $780 million to the Paris club of creditors next year. Most of the debt has to be paid back to Japan and France. The last time Islamabad took on a creditor it didn't end well. Earlier this year, Pakistan had to pay a hefty price for starting a diplomatic fight when Islamabad issued an ultimatum to Saudi Arabia over Kashmir. Riyadh demanded repayment from the Imran Khan government and Pakistan had to pay back Saudi Arabia. Imran Khan should take lessons from the past. Diplomatic fights can prove to be very costly for Pakistan. Erdogan has his own share of challenges. A few weeks ago, the Turkish lira hit a record low against the dollar. The currency lost 46 per cent of its dollar value leading to the shock resignation of Berat Albayrak, the son-in-law of the Turkish president who served as the finance minister. Abayrak reportedly had a feud with the new central-bank governor, Naci Agbal. Erdogan's troubles don't end there, he has pushed Turkey into many diplomatic fights. As of today, Turkey is caught in various degrees of confrontations with Greece, Syria, Israel, Cyprus, Armenia, Egypt and France. Erdogan's attacks against France could have made matters worse for Turkey. The European Union is mulling sanctions. The European Commission has already drawn up a list of potential targets for economic sanctions which could deal a blow to Turkey's tourism and transport sectors, European diplomats told AFP. The European Commission which is the executive branch of the union has reportedly drawn up a list of potential targets for economic sanctions against Turkey. Experts often say when leaders struggle at home, they find an enemy abroad, if Erdogan and Imran Khan were trying out this strategy it clearly has not worked for them.

Imran, Erdogan take on Macron as Turkey, Pak economies sink

The US Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) on Wednesday approved Boeing's request to fly its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-in-talks-with-alaska-airlines-for-potential-737-max-order-333758">737 MAX</a> aircraft again nearly two years after it was grounded due to two fatal air crashes.

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson who had piloted test flights during the approval process said he was "100 per cent comfortable" having his family fly the jet.

Boeing Chief Executive David Calhoun said: "We will never forget the lives lost in the two tragic accidents that led to the decision to suspend operations, adding,"These events and the lessons we have learned as a result have reshaped our company and further focused our attention on our core values of safety, quality and integrity."

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-737-max-crashes-company-hid-design-flaws-from-pilots-and-regulators-says-us-panel-328083">737 MAX</a> plane was involved in crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia in which 346 people were killed in 2018 and 2019. After FAA's decision to stop Boeing from flying the 737 MAX, several countries moved to ban the plane from flying in their country.

However, the families of the Ethiopian crash victims said they felt "sheer disappointment and renewed grief" after FAA's decision.

The US House of Representatives had earlier in its report in September had said that Boeing had failed in its design and development and that the FAA had failed in its oversight.

Boeing meanwhile said FAA's action as an "important milestone" in the company's journey to restoring its reputation.

The US Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) on Wednesday approved Boeing's request to fly its 737 MAX aircraft again nearly two years after it was grounded due to two fatal air crashes.

The US Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) on Wednesday approved Boeing's request to fly its 737 MAX aircraft again nearly two years after it was grounded due to two fatal air crashes. FAA Administrator Steve Dickson who had piloted test flights during the approval process said he was "100 per cent comfortable" having his family fly the jet. Boeing Chief Executive David Calhoun said: "We will never forget the lives lost in the two tragic accidents that led to the decision to suspend operations, adding,"These events and the lessons we have learned as a result have reshaped our company and further focused our attention on our core values of safety, quality and integrity." The 737 MAX plane was involved in crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia in which 346 people were killed in 2018 and 2019. After FAA's decision to stop Boeing from flying the 737 MAX, several countries moved to ban the plane from flying in their country. However, the families of the Ethiopian crash victims said they felt "sheer disappointment and renewed grief" after FAA's decision. The US House of Representatives had earlier in its report in September had said that Boeing had failed in its design and development and that the FAA had failed in its oversight. Boeing meanwhile said FAA's action as an "important milestone" in the company's journey to restoring its reputation.

US regulators clear Boeing 737 MAX planes to fly again

As US pharma giant Pfizer announced that its coronavirus <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/final-results-show-coronavirus-vaccine-95-effective-says-pfizer-343912">vaccine</a> is 95 per cent effective, the Indian government said that it is a "big challenge" to arrange the cold-chain storage needed to store the COVID-19 vaccine.

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NITI Aayog member (Health) Dr VK Paul who heads the National Task Force on COVID-19, asserted that the government was examining the possibility of acquiring Pfizer's vaccine.&nbsp;

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The Pfizer vaccine needs to be stored at a temperature of minus 70 degrees Celsius. However, the NITI Aayog member said that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lead-scientist-behind-pfizers-covid-19-vaccine-ugur-sahin-says-life-will-not-return-to-normal-till-next-winter-343465">vaccine</a> won't be arriving in the country soon, but informed that the government would be working "out a strategy" to acquire and store the vaccine.

Paul underlined that the government was "watching the developments" as Pfizer prepares to apply to the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA), and moves to get regulatory approvals.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pfizer-in-talks-with-government-to-bring-its-covid-19-vaccine-to-india-report-342387">Pfizer</a> had earlier said that it would apply for Emergency Use Authorization in the third week of November while stating that it was "very close" to submit its findings to the US regulators.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on Wednesday that its vaccine had "no serious side effects" and it will apply for emergency use authorization from FDA within days. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volunteers-face-severe-hangover-headache-and-pain-after-getting-pfizer-vaccine-shot-342518">Pfizer's</a> vaccine is being co-developed along with Germany's BioNTech.

"With hundreds of thousands of people around the globe infected every day, we urgently need to get a safe and effective vaccine to the world," &nbsp;Bourla said.

According to Moncef Slaoui, head of Trump administration's "Operation Warp Speed" initiative the FDA may approve the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine early next month and added that from January, 25 million people in the United States would be vaccinated per month.

As US pharma giant Pfizer announced that its coronavirus vaccine is 95 per cent effective, the Indian government said that it is a "big challenge" to arrange the cold-chain storage needed to store the COVID-19 vaccine.

As US pharma giant Pfizer announced that its coronavirus vaccine is 95 per cent effective, the Indian government said that it is a "big challenge" to arrange the cold-chain storage needed to store the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch: NITI Aayog member (Health) Dr VK Paul who heads the National Task Force on COVID-19, asserted that the government was examining the possibility of acquiring Pfizer's vaccine. Also Read: Pfizer to begin vaccine delivery programme in four US states The Pfizer vaccine needs to be stored at a temperature of minus 70 degrees Celsius. However, the NITI Aayog member said that the vaccine won't be arriving in the country soon, but informed that the government would be working "out a strategy" to acquire and store the vaccine. Paul underlined that the government was "watching the developments" as Pfizer prepares to apply to the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA), and moves to get regulatory approvals. Pfizer had earlier said that it would apply for Emergency Use Authorization in the third week of November while stating that it was "very close" to submit its findings to the US regulators. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on Wednesday that its vaccine had "no serious side effects" and it will apply for emergency use authorization from FDA within days. Pfizer's vaccine is being co-developed along with Germany's BioNTech. "With hundreds of thousands of people around the globe infected every day, we urgently need to get a safe and effective vaccine to the world," Bourla said. According to Moncef Slaoui, head of Trump administration's "Operation Warp Speed" initiative the FDA may approve the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine early next month and added that from January, 25 million people in the United States would be vaccinated per month.

Indian government 'watching' Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine development, set to work out strategy to acquire it

US pharma company <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-to-begin-vaccine-delivery-programme-in-four-us-states-343698">Pfizer</a> said today that its experimental coronavirus vaccine showed that it is "95 per cent effective".

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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said: "The study results mark an important step in this historic eight-month journey to bring forward a vaccine capable of helping to end this devastating pandemic."

The company said that there were "no serious side effects" and it will apply for emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) within a few days.

The company had said last week that preliminary results from the clinical trial had revealed that the vaccine was more than 90 per cent effective after the second dose. The vaccine is co-developed with Germany's BioNTech.

US pharma company Pfizer said today that its experimental coronavirus vaccine showed that it is "95 per cent effective". Watch: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said: "The study results mark an important step in this historic eight-month journey to bring forward a vaccine capable of helping to end this devastating pandemic.

US pharma company Pfizer said today that its experimental coronavirus vaccine showed that it is "95 per cent effective". Watch: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said: "The study results mark an important step in this historic eight-month journey to bring forward a vaccine capable of helping to end this devastating pandemic." The company said that there were "no serious side effects" and it will apply for emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) within a few days. The company had said last week that preliminary results from the clinical trial had revealed that the vaccine was more than 90 per cent effective after the second dose. The vaccine is co-developed with Germany's BioNTech.

Final results show coronavirus vaccine 95% effective, says Pfizer

Parliamentary panel chairperson Meenakshi Lekhi told newswire PTI on Wednesday that Twitter has apologised in writing for showing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/leh-row-deliberate-attempt-to-undermine-will-of-parliament-says-indias-it-ministry-to-twitter-342689">Ladakh</a> in China.

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Lekhi told the wire service that Twitter's affidavit was signed by Damien Karien, chief privacy officer of Twitter after it wrongly geo-tagged India's map. Lekhi added that Twitter has apologised for hurting Indian sentiments and has sworn to correct the error by November 30, 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-govt-issues-stern-warning-to-twitter-over-settings-showing-leh-in-china-337088">Also Read:&nbsp;Indian govt issues stern warning to Twitter over settings showing Leh in China</a>

"Twitter has now given us a written apology on an affidavit for Ladakh being shown in China," Lekhi said, adding, "They have apologised for hurting Indian sentiments and have sworn to correct the error by November 30, 2020."

The Indian government had earlier expressed dismay over Twitter's misrepresentation of the Indian map.

IT Secretary Ajay Sawhney had written to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey after the social media giant showed geo-location of Leh in Jammu and Kashmir as a Chinese region.

The Indian government asked Twitter to respect the sensitivities of Indians and asserted that any effort to disrespect the sovereignty and integrity of India was completely unacceptable and unlawful.

Twitter on its part had said it was a "technical" issue and it would be resolved swiftly.&nbsp; 
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Parliamentary panel chairperson Meenakshi Lekhi told newswire PTI on Wednesday that Twitter has apologised in writing for showing Ladakh in China. Watch: Lekhi told the wire service that Twitter's affidavit was signed by Damien Karien, chief privacy officer of Twitter after it wrongly geo-tagged India's map.

Parliamentary panel chairperson Meenakshi Lekhi told newswire PTI on Wednesday that Twitter has apologised in writing for showing Ladakh in China. Watch: Lekhi told the wire service that Twitter's affidavit was signed by Damien Karien, chief privacy officer of Twitter after it wrongly geo-tagged India's map. Lekhi added that Twitter has apologised for hurting Indian sentiments and has sworn to correct the error by November 30, 2020. Also Read: Indian govt issues stern warning to Twitter over settings showing Leh in China "Twitter has now given us a written apology on an affidavit for Ladakh being shown in China," Lekhi said, adding, "They have apologised for hurting Indian sentiments and have sworn to correct the error by November 30, 2020." The Indian government had earlier expressed dismay over Twitter's misrepresentation of the Indian map. IT Secretary Ajay Sawhney had written to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey after the social media giant showed geo-location of Leh in Jammu and Kashmir as a Chinese region. The Indian government asked Twitter to respect the sensitivities of Indians and asserted that any effort to disrespect the sovereignty and integrity of India was completely unacceptable and unlawful. Twitter on its part had said it was a "technical" issue and it would be resolved swiftly.

Twitter apologises to Indian government for showing Ladakh in China

Several people were injured after anti-government protesters clashed with police and royalists on the second day of protests in<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-monks-asked-not-to-participate-in-protests-342657"> Thailand's</a> capital Bangkok.

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There were reports of at least six people being shot as police said they did not open fire with live ammunition or rubber bullets. The police said they were investigating the use of firearms against protesters.

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Reports said the wounded included one royalist and a pro-democracy protester.&nbsp;

The clashes occurred as people gathered close to the Parliament as lawmakers were discussing changes to the constitution. Reports said at least 55 people were injured in clashes as security officials fired teargas shells.

Amid heightened tensions, the demonstrators advanced on security forces with makeshift shields as protests escalated. The protesters had gathered at Ratchaprasong junction in Bangkok even as the police set up barricades to prevent the protesters from advancing.

The protesters have been calling for Prime Minister Prayut resignation as the opposition has repeatedly accused him of unfair poll practices to stay in power. The Thai prime minister has dismissed the allegations that the election was unfair.

The protesters have also been demanding curbs in the power of King Vajiralongkorn who sits at the apex of Thai power.

Thai lawmakers have been discussing proposals for constitutional amendment, however, the power of the royal family isn't on the agenda of Parliament. The Parliament began voting on Wednesday on amendments to be debated further.

Several people were injured after anti-government protesters clashed with police and royalists on the second day of protests in Thailand's capital Bangkok. Watch: There were reports of at least six people being shot as police said they did not open fire with live ammunition or rubber bullets.

Several people were injured after anti-government protesters clashed with police and royalists on the second day of protests in Thailand's capital Bangkok. Watch: There were reports of at least six people being shot as police said they did not open fire with live ammunition or rubber bullets. The police said they were investigating the use of firearms against protesters. Also Read: Protesters scale monument, turn their back on King's motorcade in Thailand Reports said the wounded included one royalist and a pro-democracy protester. The clashes occurred as people gathered close to the Parliament as lawmakers were discussing changes to the constitution. Reports said at least 55 people were injured in clashes as security officials fired teargas shells. Amid heightened tensions, the demonstrators advanced on security forces with makeshift shields as protests escalated. The protesters had gathered at Ratchaprasong junction in Bangkok even as the police set up barricades to prevent the protesters from advancing. The protesters have been calling for Prime Minister Prayut resignation as the opposition has repeatedly accused him of unfair poll practices to stay in power. The Thai prime minister has dismissed the allegations that the election was unfair. The protesters have also been demanding curbs in the power of King Vajiralongkorn who sits at the apex of Thai power. Thai lawmakers have been discussing proposals for constitutional amendment, however, the power of the royal family isn't on the agenda of Parliament. The Parliament began voting on Wednesday on amendments to be debated further.

At least 55 injured as Thai anti-government protesters clash with police, royalists

An Indian national suffered cardiac arrest mid-air as the flight made an emergency landing in Pakistan.

According to reports, the GoAir flight landed in Pakistan's Karachi.

The GoAir Riyadh-Delhi flight had to be diverted to Karachi airport due to the medical emergency as the flight landed safely in Pakistan territory.

An Indian national suffered cardiac arrest mid-air as the flight made an emergency landing in Pakistan. According to reports, the GoAir flight landed in Pakistan's Karachi.

An Indian national suffered cardiac arrest mid-air as the flight made an emergency landing in Pakistan. According to reports, the GoAir flight landed in Pakistan's Karachi. The GoAir Riyadh-Delhi flight had to be diverted to Karachi airport due to the medical emergency as the flight landed safely in Pakistan territory.

Indian carrier GoAir makes emergency landing in Pakistan's Karachi after passenger suffers cardiac arrest mid-air

For the past two days, extremists have been camping outside Pakistan's capital Islamabad holding the entire country hostage.

They are members of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistani-islamist-group-calls-off-protests-over-mohammads-cartoons-343661">Tehreek-e-Labbaik </a>which is a Far-Right Islamic political party. However, after two days of drama, the protest ended with the Pakistani government bowing down to extremists once again.

A deal has been signed and the radicals got what they wanted. An agreement was signed between the Tehreek-e-Labbaik and the Pakistan government with members of the Imran Khan cabinet being the signatories to the deal.

Pakistan's interior minister Brigadier R Ijaz Shah signed the deal and religious affairs minister Noor-ul-Haq Qadri was the other signatory alongside the commissioner of Islamabad police and three members of Tehreek-e-Labbaik.

Pakistan government has promised to enact legislation which will ultimately lead to the expulsion of the French ambassador. Also, the Pakistan government has promised it won't send an ambassador to France.

Also, French products will be boycotted at the government level in Pakistan. Tehreek-e-Labbaik seems to have got its every wish, not just this, it also managed to secure the release of its arrested workers.

Once again, the Pakistani government has bowed down before the Islamists. The Tehreek-e-Labbaik is the same group that held Pakistan hostage when Asia Bibi was acquitted with their protests across major cities in Pakistan, they didn't allow her release. Ultimately, Asia Bibi and her family had to flee the country.

Back then, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had dared to warn them. Now, however, he seems to have played a part in fueling the chaos on Pakistan's streets by giving moral legitimacy to the Islamists through the attacks against France and its President Emmanuel Macron.

Tehreek-e-Labbaik calls itself the guardian of Prophet Mohammad's honour. It considers itself the custodian of Pakistan's infamous blasphemy laws. When France said it will defend the Prophet's cartoons, the Tehreek-e-Labbaik was outraged even when the Wuhan virus is raging in Pakistan, they took to the streets.

The last two days have been difficult for those who live in the areas affected by the protest, for almost two days, the Islamists virtually besieged Islamabad and Rawalpindi. It led to the disruption of mobile networks, the internet was shut down and routes towards Islamabad had to be closed. Now, Imran's ministers have struck a deal with the radicals. It exposes how Imran Khan shot himself in the foot by criticising the French president.

There are two clear takeaways: First, Imran Khan's words gave legitimacy to the protest by the Islamists, second, the protest and the concessions by Imran Khan show how weak his government really is and how fundamentalists can capture the capital - dictate policymaking in Islamabad and even decide the faith of foreign ambassadors.

The Pakistan government plans to bring in the legislation to evict the French envoy in two to three months while religion has dictated policymaking in Pakistan for many years now these protests show the power fundamentalists in the country hold when it comes to dictating Pakistan's political agenda.

For the past two days, extremists have been camping outside Pakistan's capital Islamabad holding the entire country hostage. They are members of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik which is a Far-Right Islamic political party.

For the past two days, extremists have been camping outside Pakistan's capital Islamabad holding the entire country hostage. They are members of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik which is a Far-Right Islamic political party. However, after two days of drama, the protest ended with the Pakistani government bowing down to extremists once again. A deal has been signed and the radicals got what they wanted. An agreement was signed between the Tehreek-e-Labbaik and the Pakistan government with members of the Imran Khan cabinet being the signatories to the deal. Pakistan's interior minister Brigadier R Ijaz Shah signed the deal and religious affairs minister Noor-ul-Haq Qadri was the other signatory alongside the commissioner of Islamabad police and three members of Tehreek-e-Labbaik. Pakistan government has promised to enact legislation which will ultimately lead to the expulsion of the French ambassador. Also, the Pakistan government has promised it won't send an ambassador to France. Also, French products will be boycotted at the government level in Pakistan. Tehreek-e-Labbaik seems to have got its every wish, not just this, it also managed to secure the release of its arrested workers. Once again, the Pakistani government has bowed down before the Islamists. The Tehreek-e-Labbaik is the same group that held Pakistan hostage when Asia Bibi was acquitted with their protests across major cities in Pakistan, they didn't allow her release. Ultimately, Asia Bibi and her family had to flee the country. Back then, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had dared to warn them. Now, however, he seems to have played a part in fueling the chaos on Pakistan's streets by giving moral legitimacy to the Islamists through the attacks against France and its President Emmanuel Macron. Tehreek-e-Labbaik calls itself the guardian of Prophet Mohammad's honour. It considers itself the custodian of Pakistan's infamous blasphemy laws. When France said it will defend the Prophet's cartoons, the Tehreek-e-Labbaik was outraged even when the Wuhan virus is raging in Pakistan, they took to the streets. The last two days have been difficult for those who live in the areas affected by the protest, for almost two days, the Islamists virtually besieged Islamabad and Rawalpindi. It led to the disruption of mobile networks, the internet was shut down and routes towards Islamabad had to be closed. Now, Imran's ministers have struck a deal with the radicals. It exposes how Imran Khan shot himself in the foot by criticising the French president. There are two clear takeaways: First, Imran Khan's words gave legitimacy to the protest by the Islamists, second, the protest and the concessions by Imran Khan show how weak his government really is and how fundamentalists can capture the capital - dictate policymaking in Islamabad and even decide the faith of foreign ambassadors. The Pakistan government plans to bring in the legislation to evict the French envoy in two to three months while religion has dictated policymaking in Pakistan for many years now these protests show the power fundamentalists in the country hold when it comes to dictating Pakistan's political agenda.

After Islamists protest, Pak government set to expel French ambassador

Police in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-monks-asked-not-to-participate-in-protests-342657">Thailand</a> fired water cannon and teargas at protesters injuring at least 18 people as anti-government demonstrations continued in the country's capital Bangkok.

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The latest demonstrations took place after protesters marched towards the country's Parliament where lawmakers were discussing changes to the constitution. The protesters have been demanding PM <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailands-prime-minister-prayuth-chan-ocha-refuses-to-resign-despite-protests-338463">Prayuth Chan-ocha</a> be removed from his position and the power of King Maha Vajiralongkorn be curbed.

Security officials fired teargas shells at protesters as large scale demonstrations overwhelmed the streets. Reports said there were clashes as protesters moved closer to towards parliament and a tense standoff ensured on the main gates of the parliament building.

The opposition has repeatedly said that the last year's election was unfair, a charge dismissed by PM Prayuth. The lawmakers were discussing constitutional amendments when the demonstrators hit the streets even as lawmakers came out of parliament to witness the protests.

According to reports, several thousand protesters took to the streets around the parliament building in the afternoon as the riot police blocked roads with barbed wire.

The country's Parliament is due to vote on Wednesday on constitutional amendments bills which are to debated.

Police in Thailand fired water cannon and teargas at protesters injuring at least 18 people as anti-government demonstrations continued in the country's capital Bangkok.

Police in Thailand fired water cannon and teargas at protesters injuring at least 18 people as anti-government demonstrations continued in the country's capital Bangkok. Also Read: Protesters scale monument, turn their back on King's motorcade in Thailand The latest demonstrations took place after protesters marched towards the country's Parliament where lawmakers were discussing changes to the constitution. The protesters have been demanding PM Prayuth Chan-ocha be removed from his position and the power of King Maha Vajiralongkorn be curbed. Security officials fired teargas shells at protesters as large scale demonstrations overwhelmed the streets. Reports said there were clashes as protesters moved closer to towards parliament and a tense standoff ensured on the main gates of the parliament building. The opposition has repeatedly said that the last year's election was unfair, a charge dismissed by PM Prayuth. The lawmakers were discussing constitutional amendments when the demonstrators hit the streets even as lawmakers came out of parliament to witness the protests. According to reports, several thousand protesters took to the streets around the parliament building in the afternoon as the riot police blocked roads with barbed wire. The country's Parliament is due to vote on Wednesday on constitutional amendments bills which are to debated.

Thai police fires water cannon, tear gas at protesters near Parliament

After achieving a 'direct hit' on a pilotless plane earlier, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday successfully tested-fired the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-indian-navys-ins-kora-destroys-target-in-bay-of-bengal-with-anti-ship-missile-339031">Missile</a>(QRSAM) defence system.

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According to reports, the missile system achieved direct hit on a target during the trial destroying an unmanned target aircraft at medium range.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-qrsam-system-missile-hits-pilotless-aircraft-343009">Also Read:&nbsp;India successfully test-fires QRSAM system; missile hits pilotless aircraft</a>

"First launch test on November 13 proved the Radar and Missile capabilities with a direct hit. Today’s test demonstrated the warhead performance on proximity detection," defence minister Rajnath Singh said in a tweet while congratulating&nbsp;DRDO&nbsp;for "two back-to-back successful test trials" of the QRSAM defence system.

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On November 13, DRDO had test targeted a "direct hit" on pilotless aircraft at medium range. The test successfully achieving its objective.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-indian-navys-ins-kora-destroys-target-in-bay-of-bengal-with-anti-ship-missile-339031">In Pics:&nbsp;How Indian Air Force's Apache, Chinook will take on China's attack helicopters along LAC</a>

The missile launch had taken DRDO, ITR, IRDE worked in tandem with each other to achieve the tests.

DRDO along with ITR, IRDE had worked together to achieve the successful tests. The QRSAM system has been designed by DRDO along with Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Dynamics Limited for the Indian Army.

The surface-to-air missile defence system was deployed eastern Ladakh in June this year amid the India-China standoff along the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

The missiles can track targets on the move and can be launched on mobile launcher capable of carrying six canisterised missiles.

After achieving a 'direct hit' on a pilotless plane earlier, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday successfully tested-fired the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile(QRSAM) defence system.

After achieving a 'direct hit' on a pilotless plane earlier, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday successfully tested-fired the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile(QRSAM) defence system. #WATCH Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile air defence system successfully testfired by DRDO today. The Missile system secured a direct hit on its target during the trial pic.twitter.com/AKn7J488Wi — ANI (@ANI) November 17, 2020 × According to reports, the missile system achieved direct hit on a target during the trial destroying an unmanned target aircraft at medium range. Also Read: India successfully test-fires QRSAM system; missile hits pilotless aircraft "First launch test on November 13 proved the Radar and Missile capabilities with a direct hit. Today’s test demonstrated the warhead performance on proximity detection," defence minister Rajnath Singh said in a tweet while congratulating DRDO for "two back-to-back successful test trials" of the QRSAM defence system. Congratulations to @DRDO_India for two back to back successful test trials of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile. First launch test on 13th Nov proved the Radar and Missile capabilities with direct hit. Today’s test demonstrated the warhead performance on proximity detection — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 17, 2020 × On November 13, DRDO had test targeted a "direct hit" on pilotless aircraft at medium range. The test successfully achieving its objective. In Pics: How Indian Air Force's Apache, Chinook will take on China's attack helicopters along LAC The missile launch had taken DRDO, ITR, IRDE worked in tandem with each other to achieve the tests. DRDO along with ITR, IRDE had worked together to achieve the successful tests. The QRSAM system has been designed by DRDO along with Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Dynamics Limited for the Indian Army. The surface-to-air missile defence system was deployed eastern Ladakh in June this year amid the India-China standoff along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). The missiles can track targets on the move and can be launched on mobile launcher capable of carrying six canisterised missiles.

DRDO successfully testfires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile defence system

India's PM Narendra Modi speaking at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/prime-minister-narendra-modi-and-chinese-president-xi-jinping-to-attend-virtual-summit-of-brics-343637">BRICS</a> conference through video-conferencing said that "terrorism is the biggest problem facing the world today."

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"We have to ensure that the countries that support the terrorists are held accountable and this problem is tackled in an organized manner," PM Modi said.

"The world is seeing major geostrategic changes, the effects of which will continue on stability, security and growth. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/close-communication-with-brics-to-hold-foreign-ministers-meet-in-russia-china-315757">BRICS</a> has been able to continue working on its speed even during a global pandemic," PM Modi said, adding,"BRICS economies will play an important role in post covid economic recovery."

The Indian prime minister spoke about the Atmanirbhar policy of the central government, which he&nbsp;said can play an important role in the "global supply chain". PM Modi reiterated that reforms were needed in global institutions namely in the WTO, IMF and WHO.

"It is the 75th anniversary of the UN. India has been a core supporter of multilateralism and in Indian tradition, the entire world is considered a family. Our commitment towards the UN's values has been paramount," the Indian prime minister told the virtual summit.

"In 2021, BRICS will complete 15 years. Our "sherpas" can make a report to evaluate the various decisions taken by us in the past years," PM Narendra Modi asserted.

India's PM Narendra Modi speaking at the BRICS conference through video-conferencing said that "terrorism is the biggest problem facing the world today." Watch: "We have to ensure that the countries that support the terrorists are held accountable and this problem is tackled in an organized manner," PM Modi said.

India's PM Narendra Modi speaking at the BRICS conference through video-conferencing said that "terrorism is the biggest problem facing the world today." Watch: "We have to ensure that the countries that support the terrorists are held accountable and this problem is tackled in an organized manner," PM Modi said. "The world is seeing major geostrategic changes, the effects of which will continue on stability, security and growth. BRICS has been able to continue working on its speed even during a global pandemic," PM Modi said, adding,"BRICS economies will play an important role in post covid economic recovery." The Indian prime minister spoke about the Atmanirbhar policy of the central government, which he said can play an important role in the "global supply chain". PM Modi reiterated that reforms were needed in global institutions namely in the WTO, IMF and WHO. "It is the 75th anniversary of the UN. India has been a core supporter of multilateralism and in Indian tradition, the entire world is considered a family. Our commitment towards the UN's values has been paramount," the Indian prime minister told the virtual summit. "In 2021, BRICS will complete 15 years. Our "sherpas" can make a report to evaluate the various decisions taken by us in the past years," PM Narendra Modi asserted.

Must ensure countries supporting terrorists are held accountable: PM Modi at BRICS

Amid reports of troop pullout from<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-strongly-rejects-claims-of-its-territory-being-used-for-terror-acts-against-pakistan-343314"> Afghanistan</a> and Iraq, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned that "hasty" troop pullout from Afghanistan could have "high price".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-expected-to-order-troop-withdrawals-from-afghanistan-and-iraq-343673">Also Read:&nbsp;Trump expected to order troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq</a>

Pentagon has reportedly announced US troop withdrawal from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/two-killed-in-car-bombing-outside-army-camp-in-afghanistan-capital-342919">Afghanistan</a> and Iraq and reportedly issued a "warning order".

The US plan is to reportedly bring back 2,500 troops from Afghanistan and 2,500 in Iraq by January 15. There are currently around 4,500 US troops in Afghanistan and 3,000 troops in Iraq.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-captures-mastermind-of-kabul-university-attack-343148">Also Read:&nbsp;Afghanistan captures mastermind of Kabul university attack</a>

Trump in a tweet had earlier said: "We should have the small remaining number of our brave&nbsp;and women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas!"

Meanwhile, US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell warned that troop reduction in Afghanistan and Iraq would result in a "big propaganda victory" for the terrorists in the region.

"The consequences of a premature US exit would likely be even worse than President<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spent-childhood-listening-to-ramayana-and-mahabharata-barack-obama-in-memoir-343642"> Obama's</a> withdrawal from Iraq back in 2011, which fueled the rise of ISIS and a new round of global terrorism," McConnell told the US Senate.

"It would be reminiscent of the humiliating America departure from Saigon in 1975," McConnell added. Former defense secretary Mark Esper who was fired by President Trump recently had reportedly insisted on keeping 4,500 troops in Afghanistan due to attacks by the Taliban.

"The spectacle of US troops abandoning facilities and equipment, leaving the field in Afghanistan to the Taliban and ISIS, would be broadcast around the world as a symbol of US defeat and humiliation, and a victory for Islamic extremism," Mitch McConnell who is believed to be close ally of Trump, said.

"It would hand a weakened and scattered Al-Qaeda a big, big propaganda victory and a renewed safe haven for plotting attacks against America," McConnell added. &nbsp;

Amid reports of troop pullout from Afghanistan and Iraq, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned that "hasty" troop pullout from Afghanistan could have "high price". Also Read: Trump expected to order troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq Pentagon has reportedly announced US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq and reportedly issued a "warning order".

Amid reports of troop pullout from Afghanistan and Iraq, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned that "hasty" troop pullout from Afghanistan could have "high price". Also Read: Trump expected to order troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq Pentagon has reportedly announced US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq and reportedly issued a "warning order". The US plan is to reportedly bring back 2,500 troops from Afghanistan and 2,500 in Iraq by January 15. There are currently around 4,500 US troops in Afghanistan and 3,000 troops in Iraq. Also Read: Afghanistan captures mastermind of Kabul university attack Trump in a tweet had earlier said: "We should have the small remaining number of our brave and women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas!" Meanwhile, US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell warned that troop reduction in Afghanistan and Iraq would result in a "big propaganda victory" for the terrorists in the region. "The consequences of a premature US exit would likely be even worse than President Obama's withdrawal from Iraq back in 2011, which fueled the rise of ISIS and a new round of global terrorism," McConnell told the US Senate. "It would be reminiscent of the humiliating America departure from Saigon in 1975," McConnell added. Former defense secretary Mark Esper who was fired by President Trump recently had reportedly insisted on keeping 4,500 troops in Afghanistan due to attacks by the Taliban. "The spectacle of US troops abandoning facilities and equipment, leaving the field in Afghanistan to the Taliban and ISIS, would be broadcast around the world as a symbol of US defeat and humiliation, and a victory for Islamic extremism," Mitch McConnell who is believed to be close ally of Trump, said. "It would hand a weakened and scattered Al-Qaeda a big, big propaganda victory and a renewed safe haven for plotting attacks against America," McConnell added.

Hasty pullout of US & allied troops from Afghanistan could exact 'very high' price: NATO chief Stoltenberg

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