<p>Suicide bombers targeted the US embassy in Tunisia killing at least one police officer and injuring four&nbsp;people.</p>

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<p>Two terrorists on a motorbike blew themselves up as they tried to enter the embassy which was prevented by the police.</p>

<p>Tunisia's interior ministry said two terrorists were killed while carrying out the attack with four&nbsp;policemen injured.</p>

<p>Authorities immediately put up roadblocks and evacuated international institutions.</p>

<p>No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.</p>


Suicide bombers targeted the US embassy in Tunisia killing at least one police officer and injuring four people. Emergency personnel are responding to an explosion that occurred near the U.

Suicide bombers targeted the US embassy in Tunisia killing at least one police officer and injuring four people. Emergency personnel are responding to an explosion that occurred near the U.S. Embassy in Tunis. Please avoid the area and monitor local media for updates. — U.S. Embassy Tunis (@usembassytunis) March 6, 2020 × Two terrorists on a motorbike blew themselves up as they tried to enter the embassy which was prevented by the police. Tunisia's interior ministry said two terrorists were killed while carrying out the attack with four policemen injured. Authorities immediately put up roadblocks and evacuated international institutions. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Suicide bombers target US embassy in Tunisia; one police officer killed

<p>Migrants clashed with authorities on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-blocks-35000-migrants-plans-to-deport-arrivals-after-march-1-284533">Turkish</a> borders for the second week today as they attempted to cross into Greece.</p>

<p>Police once against fired tear gas canisters at the migrants at the Kastanies/Pazarkule crossing which has witnessed fierce clashes between migrants and police both on the Greek and Turkish crossings.</p>

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<p>Greece had said earlier that it had stopped at least 35,000 migrants trying to cross its border in the past week.</p>

<p>Turkey has deployed extra police in an attempt to pushback the migrants.</p>

<p>With the situation threatening the spiral out of control, European Union foreign ministers are due to discuss the crisis in Croatia today.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-blocks-35000-migrants-plans-to-deport-arrivals-after-march-1-284533">Also Read: Greece blocks 35,000 migrants, plans to deport arrivals after March 1</a></strong></p>

<p>"We have clear evidence that this population movement has been created and orchestrated by Turkey. I want to be clear the European Union will not let this human pain be exploited," Greek Foreign Minister Nicos Dendias said<br />
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Turkey had said last week that it was no longer going to stop migrants at its border who had flooded the country due to the conflict in Syria.</p>

<p>In order to ease the situation, Turkey President Erdogan had met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to difuse the situation.</p>

<p>The two leaders reached an agreement to come to a ceasefire.</p>

<p>Putin said the agreement was reached to "serve as a good basis for ending fighting in the Idlib de-escalation zone and ending the suffering of the civilian population".</p>

<p>Putin had said earlier that the situation in Idlib province had become so tense it required one-on-one talks with President Erdogan.</p>


Migrants clashed with authorities on the Turkish borders for the second week today as they attempted to cross into Greece. Police once against fired tear gas canisters at the migrants at the Kastanies/Pazarkule crossing which has witnessed fierce clashes between migrants and police both on the Greek and Turkish crossings.

Migrants clashed with authorities on the Turkish borders for the second week today as they attempted to cross into Greece. Police once against fired tear gas canisters at the migrants at the Kastanies/Pazarkule crossing which has witnessed fierce clashes between migrants and police both on the Greek and Turkish crossings. Watch Video: Greece had said earlier that it had stopped at least 35,000 migrants trying to cross its border in the past week. Turkey has deployed extra police in an attempt to pushback the migrants. With the situation threatening the spiral out of control, European Union foreign ministers are due to discuss the crisis in Croatia today. Also Read: Greece blocks 35,000 migrants, plans to deport arrivals after March 1 "We have clear evidence that this population movement has been created and orchestrated by Turkey. I want to be clear the European Union will not let this human pain be exploited," Greek Foreign Minister Nicos Dendias said Turkey had said last week that it was no longer going to stop migrants at its border who had flooded the country due to the conflict in Syria. In order to ease the situation, Turkey President Erdogan had met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to difuse the situation. The two leaders reached an agreement to come to a ceasefire. Putin said the agreement was reached to "serve as a good basis for ending fighting in the Idlib de-escalation zone and ending the suffering of the civilian population". Putin had said earlier that the situation in Idlib province had become so tense it required one-on-one talks with President Erdogan.

Migrants, police clash at Turkey-Greece border despite Erdogan-Putin ceasefire deal

<p>The Sensex crashed 893.99 pts to end at 37,576.62 over rising coronavirus fears and Reserve Bank of India's(RBI) decision to put a "moratorium" on Yes Bank account holders to take out money.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-nosedives-over-1400-points-on-global-carnage-nifty-below-11000-284630">Also Read: Sensex nosedives over 1,400 points on global carnage; Nifty below 11,000</a></p>

<p>The broader NSE Nifty also fell 279.55 points or 2.48 per cent to close at 10,989.45.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, the Sensex had nosedived over 1,400 points in the opening session due to sell-off over the Yes Bank issue and coronavirus outbreak.</p>

<p>Shares of Yes Bank crashed 25 per cent after the RBI put a moratorium capping deposit withdrawals at Rs 50,000 per account for a month on Wednesday evening.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/shares-in-indias-yes-bank-crash-on-withdrawal-limits-284678">Also Read: Shares in India's Yes Bank crash on withdrawal limits</a></p>

<p>SBI shares too fell six per cent along with IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank and Ultratech Cement.</p>

<p>The bloodbath at the markets affected the Rupee which fell 53 paise to 73.86 against the US dollar in the morning session. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


The Sensex crashed 893.99 pts to end at 37,576.62 over rising coronavirus fears and Reserve Bank of India's(RBI) decision to put a "moratorium" on Yes Bank account holders to take out money.

The Sensex crashed 893.99 pts to end at 37,576.62 over rising coronavirus fears and Reserve Bank of India's(RBI) decision to put a "moratorium" on Yes Bank account holders to take out money. Also Read: Sensex nosedives over 1,400 points on global carnage; Nifty below 11,000 The broader NSE Nifty also fell 279.55 points or 2.48 per cent to close at 10,989.45. Earlier in the day, the Sensex had nosedived over 1,400 points in the opening session due to sell-off over the Yes Bank issue and coronavirus outbreak. Shares of Yes Bank crashed 25 per cent after the RBI put a moratorium capping deposit withdrawals at Rs 50,000 per account for a month on Wednesday evening. Also Read: Shares in India's Yes Bank crash on withdrawal limits SBI shares too fell six per cent along with IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank and Ultratech Cement. The bloodbath at the markets affected the Rupee which fell 53 paise to 73.86 against the US dollar in the morning session.

Sensex closes over 890 points down over Yes Bank, coronavirus fears

<p>Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, 70, ended her bid for US presidential nomination by pulling out the race on Thursday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/michael-bloomberg-drops-out-of-us-presidential-race-endorses-joe-biden-284328">Also Read: Michael Bloomberg drops out of US presidential race, endorses Joe Biden</a></p>

<p>I'm suspending our campaign for president," Elizabeth Warren told her campaign staff, adding, "I may not be in the race for President in 2020, but this fight -- our fight -- is not over."</p>

<p>"And our place in this fight has not ended," she added.</p>

<p>The Massachusetts Senator's withdrawal means the Democratic presidential race to challenge Donald Trump in the 2020 US elections is now effectively a two-man race between moderate former Vice President Joe Biden and liberal U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.</p>

<p>Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden was quick to declare Warren a "fierce fighter".</p>

<p>"Senator Warren is the fiercest of fighters for middle-class families," Biden said in a tweet.</p>

<p>"Her work in Washington, in Massachusetts, and on the campaign trail has made a real difference in people's lives. We needed her voice in this race, and we need her continued work in the Senate," Biden added.</p>

<p>Warren, however, hasn't endorsed Biden yet. Her withdrawal came after she failed to win a single state on Super Tuesday.</p>

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<p>President Trump was quick to criticise Warren, declaring: "Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren, who was going nowhere except into Mini Mike’s head, just dropped out of the Democrat Primary, three days too late. She cost crazy Bernie, at least, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Texas. Probably cost him the nomination! Came in third in Mass."</p>


Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, 70, ended her bid for US presidential nomination by pulling out the race on Thursday. Also Read: Michael Bloomberg drops out of US presidential race, endorses Joe Biden I'm suspending our campaign for president," Elizabeth Warren told her campaign staff, adding, "I may not be in the race for President in 2020, but this fight -- our fight -- is not over.

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, 70, ended her bid for US presidential nomination by pulling out the race on Thursday. Also Read: Michael Bloomberg drops out of US presidential race, endorses Joe Biden I'm suspending our campaign for president," Elizabeth Warren told her campaign staff, adding, "I may not be in the race for President in 2020, but this fight -- our fight -- is not over." "And our place in this fight has not ended," she added. The Massachusetts Senator's withdrawal means the Democratic presidential race to challenge Donald Trump in the 2020 US elections is now effectively a two-man race between moderate former Vice President Joe Biden and liberal U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden was quick to declare Warren a "fierce fighter". "Senator Warren is the fiercest of fighters for middle-class families," Biden said in a tweet. "Her work in Washington, in Massachusetts, and on the campaign trail has made a real difference in people's lives. We needed her voice in this race, and we need her continued work in the Senate," Biden added. Warren, however, hasn't endorsed Biden yet. Her withdrawal came after she failed to win a single state on Super Tuesday. Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren, who was going nowhere except into Mini Mike’s head, just dropped out of the Democrat Primary...THREE DAYS TOO LATE. She cost Crazy Bernie, at least, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Texas. Probably cost him the nomination! Came in third in Mass. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 5, 2020 × President Trump was quick to criticise Warren, declaring: "Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren, who was going nowhere except into Mini Mike’s head, just dropped out of the Democrat Primary, three days too late. She cost crazy Bernie, at least, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Texas. Probably cost him the nomination! Came in third in Mass."

After Bloomberg, Elizabeth Warren ends US presidential campaign

<p>President Erdogan after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/austria-slams-turkey-for-blackmailing-eu-over-migration-283989">Turkey</a> and Russia have agreed to Syria ceasefire from midnight.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-blocks-35000-migrants-plans-to-deport-arrivals-after-march-1-284533">Also Read: Greece blocks 35,000 migrants, plans to deport arrivals after March 1</a></p>

<p>"At 00.01 tonight, as in, from midnight, the ceasefire will be put in place," Erdogan said after talks with Putin in Moscow.</p>

<p>President Putin declared that he reached an agreement with Erdogan on the Syria crisis.</p>

<p>"We agreed on a joint document," Putin said, adding that it would "serve as a good basis for ending fighting in the Idlib de-escalation zone and ending the suffering of the civilian population".</p>

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<p>Putin had said earlier that the situation in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/33-turkish-soldiers-killed-in-airstrike-by-syrian-regime-forces-in-idlib-283217">Idlib</a> province had become so tense it required one-on-one talks with President Erdogan.</p>

<p>The Kremlin said the two leaders had spoken for three hours on their own before being joined by their officials pointing to the gravity of the situation.</p>

<p>Fierce fighting has been raging in last rebel-held territory of Idlib with Russian air strikes backed by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces. On Tuesday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said a Turkish fighter jet had downed a Syrian regime warplane over the northwestern Idlib province.</p>

<p>Regime forces have since December been battling to retake the last major opposition bastion of Idlib from rebels and jihadists linked to Syria's former Al-Qaeda affiliate.</p>

<p>Turkey hosts some 3.6 million Syrian refugees and says it cannot handle more. As the bitter fight continued, several thousand people poured into the border with Greece with authorities firing tear gas shells. Greece has repulsed nearly 35,000 migrants trying to cross onto its territory illegally since Turkey opened its border nearly a week ago,</p>

<p>Turkey on Sunday had confirmed it had launched a military operation against Russia-backed regime forces in the border region.</p>


President Erdogan after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Turkey and Russia have agreed to Syria ceasefire from midnight. Also Read: Greece blocks 35,000 migrants, plans to deport arrivals after March 1 "At 00.

President Erdogan after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Turkey and Russia have agreed to Syria ceasefire from midnight. Also Read: Greece blocks 35,000 migrants, plans to deport arrivals after March 1 "At 00.01 tonight, as in, from midnight, the ceasefire will be put in place," Erdogan said after talks with Putin in Moscow. President Putin declared that he reached an agreement with Erdogan on the Syria crisis. "We agreed on a joint document," Putin said, adding that it would "serve as a good basis for ending fighting in the Idlib de-escalation zone and ending the suffering of the civilian population". Watch Video: Putin had said earlier that the situation in Idlib province had become so tense it required one-on-one talks with President Erdogan. The Kremlin said the two leaders had spoken for three hours on their own before being joined by their officials pointing to the gravity of the situation. Fierce fighting has been raging in last rebel-held territory of Idlib with Russian air strikes backed by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces. On Tuesday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said a Turkish fighter jet had downed a Syrian regime warplane over the northwestern Idlib province. Regime forces have since December been battling to retake the last major opposition bastion of Idlib from rebels and jihadists linked to Syria's former Al-Qaeda affiliate. Turkey hosts some 3.6 million Syrian refugees and says it cannot handle more. As the bitter fight continued, several thousand people poured into the border with Greece with authorities firing tear gas shells. Greece has repulsed nearly 35,000 migrants trying to cross onto its territory illegally since Turkey opened its border nearly a week ago, Turkey on Sunday had confirmed it had launched a military operation against Russia-backed regime forces in the border region.

Turkey, Russia have agreed on Syria ceasefire from midnight: President Erdogan

<p>Yes Bank has been placed under "moratorium" with the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) capping depositor withdrawals at Rs 50,000 per account for a month.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/board-member-at-yes-bank-quits-cites-governance-concerns-273443">Also Read: Board member at Yes Bank quits, cites governance concerns</a></p>

<p>"The Reserve Bank came to the conclusion that in the absence of a credible revival plan, and in public interest and the interest of the bank's depositors, it had no alternative but to apply to the central government for imposing a moratorium under Section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949," the RBI said in a statement.</p>

<p>RBI said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/yes-bank-seeks-up-to-2-billion-in-preferential-new-share-issue-265494">Yes Bank</a> was in talks with investors including private equity firms to infuse capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These investors did hold discussions with senior officials of the Reserve Bank but for various reasons eventually did not infuse any capital," RBI said, adding,"since a bank and market-led revival is a preferred option over a regulatory restructuring, the Reserve Bank made all efforts to facilitate such a process and gave adequate opportunity to the bank's management to draw up a credible revival plan, which did not materialise," the statement said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/yes-bank-gets-12-billion-offer-from-global-investor-259044">Also Read: Yes Bank gets $1.2 billion offer from global investor</a></p>

<p>In the statement, India's central bank said the move was necessary to restore depositors' confidence after the bank's inability to address potential loan losses and downgrades.</p>

<p>"The bank has also experienced serious governance issues and practices in the recent years which have led to steady decline of the bank," the Reserve Bank of India informed.</p>

<p>In January, Uttam Prakash Agarwal, an independent board member with Yes Bank had resigned from the lender's board and stepped down as head of its audit committee citing major corporate governance concerns.</p>


Yes Bank has been placed under "moratorium" with the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) capping depositor withdrawals at Rs 50,000 per account for a month. Also Read: Board member at Yes Bank quits, cites governance concerns "The Reserve Bank came to the conclusion that in the absence of a credible revival plan, and in public interest and the interest of the bank's depositors, it had no alternative but to apply to the central government for imposing a moratorium under Section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949," the RBI said in a statement.

Yes Bank has been placed under "moratorium" with the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) capping depositor withdrawals at Rs 50,000 per account for a month. Also Read: Board member at Yes Bank quits, cites governance concerns "The Reserve Bank came to the conclusion that in the absence of a credible revival plan, and in public interest and the interest of the bank's depositors, it had no alternative but to apply to the central government for imposing a moratorium under Section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949," the RBI said in a statement. RBI said Yes Bank was in talks with investors including private equity firms to infuse capital. "These investors did hold discussions with senior officials of the Reserve Bank but for various reasons eventually did not infuse any capital," RBI said, adding,"since a bank and market-led revival is a preferred option over a regulatory restructuring, the Reserve Bank made all efforts to facilitate such a process and gave adequate opportunity to the bank's management to draw up a credible revival plan, which did not materialise," the statement said. Also Read: Yes Bank gets $1.2 billion offer from global investor In the statement, India's central bank said the move was necessary to restore depositors' confidence after the bank's inability to address potential loan losses and downgrades. "The bank has also experienced serious governance issues and practices in the recent years which have led to steady decline of the bank," the Reserve Bank of India informed. In January, Uttam Prakash Agarwal, an independent board member with Yes Bank had resigned from the lender's board and stepped down as head of its audit committee citing major corporate governance concerns.

RBI imposes 'moratorium' on Yes Bank; withdrawals capped to Rs 50,000

<p>Just hours after the judges at the International Criminal Court(ICC) ruled that the prosecution&nbsp;can open an investigation into alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said the investigation with respect to US personnel is "illegitimate and unjustified".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/probe-into-afghan-war-crime-abuses-must-go-ahead-international-criminal-court-284558">Also Read:&nbsp;Probe into Afghan war crime abuses must go ahead: International Criminal Court</a></p>

<p>"The United States will take the necessary steps to protect its sovereignty and to protect our people," Pompeo asserted.</p>

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<p>The International Criminal Court judge asserted today that possible atrocities committed by US forces should also be investigated. The probe which began in 2006 included alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan since 2003.</p>

<p>Three years ago, chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda had asked judges for a full probe which included not just the Taliban and Afghanistan government personnel but also by US troops and the CIA.</p>

<p>The US authorities, however, had resisted moves by the ICC with US ex-national security advisor John Bolton warning two years ago that US would arrest ICC judges if the court pursued the probe.</p>

<p>The US hasn't joined the investigation and does not recognise its authority.</p>

<p>"This is a truly breathtaking action by an unaccountable political institution masquerading as a legal body," Pompeo told a news conference after the ICC verdict.</p>

<p>"All the more reckless for this ruling to come just days after the United States signed a historic peace deal on Afghanistan, which is the best chance for peace in a generation," he said.</p>

<p>"We're going to take all the appropriate actions to ensure that American citizens are not hauled before this political body to settle a political vendetta," Pompeo added.</p>

<p>ICC prosecutors had said earlier their investigation would include alleged war crimes by the CIA at detention facilities, referred to as "black sites" in ICC member countries like Lithuania, Poland and Romania.</p>

<p>At least 24 suspects were allegedly subjected to torture at the secret prisons between 2003-2004, the prosecutors claimed.</p>


Just hours after the judges at the International Criminal Court(ICC) ruled that the prosecution can open an investigation into alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said the investigation with respect to US personnel is "illegitimate and unjustified".

Just hours after the judges at the International Criminal Court(ICC) ruled that the prosecution can open an investigation into alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said the investigation with respect to US personnel is "illegitimate and unjustified". Also Read: Probe into Afghan war crime abuses must go ahead: International Criminal Court "The United States will take the necessary steps to protect its sovereignty and to protect our people," Pompeo asserted. An #ICC investigation with respect to U.S. personnel is illegitimate and unjustified. The United States will take the necessary steps to protect its sovereignty and to protect our people. — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) March 5, 2020 × The International Criminal Court judge asserted today that possible atrocities committed by US forces should also be investigated. The probe which began in 2006 included alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan since 2003. Three years ago, chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda had asked judges for a full probe which included not just the Taliban and Afghanistan government personnel but also by US troops and the CIA. The US authorities, however, had resisted moves by the ICC with US ex-national security advisor John Bolton warning two years ago that US would arrest ICC judges if the court pursued the probe. The US hasn't joined the investigation and does not recognise its authority. "This is a truly breathtaking action by an unaccountable political institution masquerading as a legal body," Pompeo told a news conference after the ICC verdict. "All the more reckless for this ruling to come just days after the United States signed a historic peace deal on Afghanistan, which is the best chance for peace in a generation," he said. "We're going to take all the appropriate actions to ensure that American citizens are not hauled before this political body to settle a political vendetta," Pompeo added. ICC prosecutors had said earlier their investigation would include alleged war crimes by the CIA at detention facilities, referred to as "black sites" in ICC member countries like Lithuania, Poland and Romania. At least 24 suspects were allegedly subjected to torture at the secret prisons between 2003-2004, the prosecutors claimed.

International Criminal Court's decision on US troops illegitimate and unjustified: Pompeo

<p>Former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Kasuri speaking at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/full-speech-of-bjps-general-secretary-ram-madhav-at-wion-global-summit-284499">WION Global Summit</a> in Dubai on Thursday revealed that India and Pakistan were very close to solving the Kashmir issue bilaterally at one point.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-change-concerns-not-limited-to-young-people-says-sri-lankas-ex-pm-ranil-wickremesinghe-at-wion-global-summit-284551">Also Read: Climate change concerns not limited to young people, says Ranil Wickremesinghe at WION Global Summit</a></p>

<p>He also said that no Indian official has denied his claim. In fact, they have supported him and have acknowledged that India and Pakistan were very close to solving the problem in Kashmir in early 2007.</p>

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<p>Former minister Kasuri also informed&nbsp;how Indian and Pakistan missed an opportunity of signing an agreement on Sir Creek because of elections in India and coup by General Musharaff.</p>

<p>Kasuri also called for strategic "baby steps" to diplomatically solve the tensions between India and Pakistan.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/genuine-leadership-completely-lost-in-pakistan-reham-khan-284550">Also Read: Genuine leadership completely lost in Pakistan, says Reham Khan</a></p>

<p>"We have been through comprehensive dialogue and composite dialogue. The Shanghai Corporation meeting will happen in New Delhi, I doubt PM Imran Khan will go since it will be a big political risk but if India creates a more congenial atmosphere maybe Pakistan will send its foreign minister. So baby steps would ensure that the situation does not deteriorate further," he said at the WION Global Summit.</p>

<p>"The other is religious tourism, you saw how successful the Kartarpur initiative was. When I was foreign minister, I had invited Mr Advani since we had restored a temple near Islamabad and another famous temple in Balouchistan and then Muslims can be invited to visit shrines in India including Ajmer Sharif," Kasuri asserted.</p>

<p>"I was once called by Colin Powell, he said get ready to receive good news, next day former PM Vajpayee extended the famous hand of friendship to Pakistan and we immediately invited him, so a world power can play a major role," Kasuri felt.</p>

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<p>"Mr Vajapee was&nbsp;a wise man, he had said, you can change your friends but not your neighbours,"&nbsp;Kasuri added. "How shall we live together? that is the challenge,"&nbsp;he said.</p>

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<p>On SAARC, the former Pakistan foreign minister said: "I am a great believer in SAARC, India and Pakistan engaged a lot. I once calculated there were more than 200 meetings in a year between the two countries. It creates a new dynamic. It makes a lot of difference with a personal touch," Pakistan's former foreign minister said.</p>


Former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Kasuri speaking at the WION Global Summit in Dubai on Thursday revealed that India and Pakistan were very close to solving the Kashmir issue bilaterally at one point.

Former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Kasuri speaking at the WION Global Summit in Dubai on Thursday revealed that India and Pakistan were very close to solving the Kashmir issue bilaterally at one point. Also Read: Climate change concerns not limited to young people, says Ranil Wickremesinghe at WION Global Summit He also said that no Indian official has denied his claim. In fact, they have supported him and have acknowledged that India and Pakistan were very close to solving the problem in Kashmir in early 2007. Watch Video: Former minister Kasuri also informed how Indian and Pakistan missed an opportunity of signing an agreement on Sir Creek because of elections in India and coup by General Musharaff. Kasuri also called for strategic "baby steps" to diplomatically solve the tensions between India and Pakistan. Also Read: Genuine leadership completely lost in Pakistan, says Reham Khan "We have been through comprehensive dialogue and composite dialogue. The Shanghai Corporation meeting will happen in New Delhi, I doubt PM Imran Khan will go since it will be a big political risk but if India creates a more congenial atmosphere maybe Pakistan will send its foreign minister. So baby steps would ensure that the situation does not deteriorate further," he said at the WION Global Summit. "The other is religious tourism, you saw how successful the Kartarpur initiative was. When I was foreign minister, I had invited Mr Advani since we had restored a temple near Islamabad and another famous temple in Balouchistan and then Muslims can be invited to visit shrines in India including Ajmer Sharif," Kasuri asserted. "I was once called by Colin Powell, he said get ready to receive good news, next day former PM Vajpayee extended the famous hand of friendship to Pakistan and we immediately invited him, so a world power can play a major role," Kasuri felt. #WIONGlobalSummit | Prime Minister Vajpayee was a wise man. He had said 'you can change your friends but not your neighbours', says Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, former Pakistan foreign minister#WIONDubaiSummit Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/lcF6OC8y5l pic.twitter.com/eaWVmkKpR8 — WION (@WIONews) March 5, 2020 × "Mr Vajapee was a wise man, he had said, you can change your friends but not your neighbours," Kasuri added. "How shall we live together? that is the challenge," he said. #WIONGlobalSummit | Session 3: Balancing and Recalibrating Pakistan’s Diplomatic Strategy Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, Former Foreign Minister, Pakistan & @RehamKhan1, Journalist & Commentator open the session @RizKhanShows #WIONDubaiSummit pic.twitter.com/okgbNcJchL — WION (@WIONews) March 5, 2020 × On SAARC, the former Pakistan foreign minister said: "I am a great believer in SAARC, India and Pakistan engaged a lot. I once calculated there were more than 200 meetings in a year between the two countries. It creates a new dynamic. It makes a lot of difference with a personal touch," Pakistan's former foreign minister said.

India, Pak were close to solving the Kashmir issue bilaterally at one point: Former Pak foreign minister Khurshid Kasuri at WION Global Summit

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<p>Maldivian Defence Minister speaking during the fourth session of the WION Global Summit in Dubai said that although there is an erosion in democratic norms across the world, there is hope since democracy offers a system that is "transparent and accountable".</p>

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<p>The agenda of the session named Global thinkers Forum was on growth, connectivity and foreign policy and ways to engage youth in global governance.</p>

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<p>The panellists in the fourth and final session of the summit included Her Excellency Dr.Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, former president club de Madrid and the first female president of Latvia, Her Excellency Mariya Didi, defence minister of Maldives, Ranil Wickremesinghe, ex-PM of Sri Lanka and David Steward, ex-ambassador to UN.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Latvia's first female president Vaira Vike-Freiberga said that automation is rapidly changing global landscape while adding that social media has a great deal of influence on protests across the world.</p>

<p>"Climate change concerns are not limited to young people. It is a concern for everyone," former Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe said during the session.</p>

<p>On relations with China, Wickremesinghe said that his country has friendly relations with China but Sri Lanka and India share the same heritage.</p>

<p>"Our governments will ensure that what we do is not a security threat to each other," Ranil Wickremesinghe added.</p>

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<p>On the importance of democracy, Dave Steward, former ambassador to UN said: "In a democracy, power is in the hands of people, and the quality of democracy depends on the degree of education, responsibility and commitment".</p>

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Maldivian Defence Minister speaking during the fourth session of the WION Global Summit in Dubai said that although there is an erosion in democratic norms across the world, there is hope since democracy offers a system that is "transparent and accountable".

Maldivian Defence Minister speaking during the fourth session of the WION Global Summit in Dubai said that although there is an erosion in democratic norms across the world, there is hope since democracy offers a system that is "transparent and accountable". WION Global Summit: As it happened The agenda of the session named Global thinkers Forum was on growth, connectivity and foreign policy and ways to engage youth in global governance. #WIONGlobalSummit | Social Media is going to shape the coming decade, says @MariyaDidi, Minister of Defence, Republic of Maldives#WIONDubaiSummit Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/lcF6OC8y5l pic.twitter.com/zZxpQp26D1 — WION (@WIONews) March 5, 2020 × The panellists in the fourth and final session of the summit included Her Excellency Dr.Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, former president club de Madrid and the first female president of Latvia, Her Excellency Mariya Didi, defence minister of Maldives, Ranil Wickremesinghe, ex-PM of Sri Lanka and David Steward, ex-ambassador to UN. #WIONGlobalSummit | Social Media has a great deal of influence on the protests and demonstrations across the world, says Dr @VairaVF, former President Club de Madrid and First Female President of Latvia#WIONDubaiSummit@palkisu Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/lcF6OC8y5l pic.twitter.com/2Yp8uMUvkA — WION (@WIONews) March 5, 2020 × Latvia's first female president Vaira Vike-Freiberga said that automation is rapidly changing global landscape while adding that social media has a great deal of influence on protests across the world. "Climate change concerns are not limited to young people. It is a concern for everyone," former Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe said during the session. On relations with China, Wickremesinghe said that his country has friendly relations with China but Sri Lanka and India share the same heritage. "Our governments will ensure that what we do is not a security threat to each other," Ranil Wickremesinghe added. #WIONGlobalSummit | We have been friendly with China. But Sri Lanka and India share the same heritage. Our governments will ensure that what we do is not a security threat to each other, @RW_UNP #WIONDubaiSummit Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/lcF6OC8y5l pic.twitter.com/5PwDPKNwiz — WION (@WIONews) March 5, 2020 × On the importance of democracy, Dave Steward, former ambassador to UN said: "In a democracy, power is in the hands of people, and the quality of democracy depends on the degree of education, responsibility and commitment". #WIONGlobalSummit | In a democracy, power is in the hands of people, and the quality of democracy depends on the degree of education, responsibility and commitment, says @DaveWSteward, former Ambassador to @UN#WIONDubaiSummit Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/lcF6OC8y5l pic.twitter.com/ZqoYN7SbES — WION (@WIONews) March 5, 2020 ×

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<p>James Bond producers decided not to release the latest film, "No Time to Die", due to the worldwide spread of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-in-italy-crosses-100-at-least-3000-infected-284343">coronavirus</a>.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/no-time-to-time-to-die-writers-appeal-to-makers-to-postpone-the-release-of-james-bond-film-due-to-coronavirus-283980">Also Read: No Time&nbsp;To Die: Writers appeal to makers to postpone the release&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>The much-anticipated movie was set to premiere in London on March 31 and was due to be released in April worldwide.</p>

<p>"MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced today that after careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace, the release of NO TIME TO DIE will be postponed until November 2020," the producers said in a statement.</p>

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<p>"The film will be released in the UK on November 12, 2020 with worldwide release dates to follow, including the US launch on November 25, 2020," it said.</p>

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<p>The organizers of one of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs, the London Book Fair, cancelled the event in the wake of the virus.</p>

<p>Reed Exhibitions said many international exhibitors were facing travel restrictions. The book fair was set to be held from March 10 to 12. The organizers were expecting at least 25,000 people to attend the fair at the Olympia London exhibition and conference centre in west London.</p>

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<p>The British government has said that&nbsp; "large-scale gatherings" could be scaled back if cases spiral.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Disney had cancelled a launch event in London for its new streaming channel due to the threat of the virus.</p>

<p>Europe has been hit hard due to the virus with the death toll in Italy crossing over 100 even as Germany's health minister Jens Spahn told lawmakers that the "coronavirus outbreak in China has become a global pandemic".</p>


James Bond producers decided not to release the latest film, "No Time to Die", due to the worldwide spread of coronavirus. Also Read: No Time To Die: Writers appeal to makers to postpone the release The much-anticipated movie was set to premiere in London on March 31 and was due to be released in April worldwide.

James Bond producers decided not to release the latest film, "No Time to Die", due to the worldwide spread of coronavirus. Also Read: No Time To Die: Writers appeal to makers to postpone the release The much-anticipated movie was set to premiere in London on March 31 and was due to be released in April worldwide. "MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced today that after careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace, the release of NO TIME TO DIE will be postponed until November 2020," the producers said in a statement. MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced today that after careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace, the release of NO TIME TO DIE will be postponed until November 2020. pic.twitter.com/a9h1RP5OKd — James Bond (@007) March 4, 2020 × "The film will be released in the UK on November 12, 2020 with worldwide release dates to follow, including the US launch on November 25, 2020," it said. The film will be released in the U.K. on November 12, 2020 with worldwide release dates to follow, including the US launch on November 25, 2020. — James Bond (@007) March 4, 2020 × The organizers of one of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs, the London Book Fair, cancelled the event in the wake of the virus. Reed Exhibitions said many international exhibitors were facing travel restrictions. The book fair was set to be held from March 10 to 12. The organizers were expecting at least 25,000 people to attend the fair at the Olympia London exhibition and conference centre in west London. Also Read: WHO confirms mortality rate due to coronavirus at 3.4%, higher than previous estimate The British government has said that "large-scale gatherings" could be scaled back if cases spiral. On Tuesday, Disney had cancelled a launch event in London for its new streaming channel due to the threat of the virus. Europe has been hit hard due to the virus with the death toll in Italy crossing over 100 even as Germany's health minister Jens Spahn told lawmakers that the "coronavirus outbreak in China has become a global pandemic".

James Bond film 'No Time To Die' postponed until November due to coronavirus

<p>As the coronavirus continued to spread worldwide, International Monetary Fund(IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said the epidemic poses a "serious threat" while adding that it will slow growth below the 2.9 per cent posted last year.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/28-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-india-sufficient-n-95-masks-available-says-cm-kejriwal-284260">Also Read: 28 coronavirus cases reported in India</a></p>

<p>"The coronavirus outbreak is no longer&nbsp;a regional issue, it is a global problem (that) calls for global response," Georgieva said.</p>

<p>In January, the IMF had forecast global growth this year to 3.3 per cent.</p>

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<p>The 189 members of the IMF pledged to use all its available financing instruments to help member countries in need.</p>

<p>"We are determined to provide the necessary support to mitigate the impact, especially on the most vulnerable people and countries," the members said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-raises-rs-6-crore-bill-for-evacuating-647-from-coronavirus-epicentre-wuhan-284283">Also Read: Air India raises Rs 6 crore bill for evacuating 647 from Wuhan</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Canada's central bank on Wednesday cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points to 1.25 per cent due to the risk of a slowdown as a result of coronavirus.</p>

<p>The move comes after US Federal Reserve cut rates on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The virus hit the EU administration in Brussels after two employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus even as German airline Lufthansa it would ground 150 of its more than 750 planes worldwide due to the growing threat of the virus.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the death toll in Iran&nbsp;rose to 92 on Wednesday while it rejected the US offer to help the Islamic republic fight the coronavirus outbreak.</p>

<p>The number of novel coronavirus cases worldwide has now risen to 93,108, including 3,201 deaths across 81 countries.</p>


As the coronavirus continued to spread worldwide, International Monetary Fund(IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said the epidemic poses a "serious threat" while adding that it will slow growth below the 2.

As the coronavirus continued to spread worldwide, International Monetary Fund(IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said the epidemic poses a "serious threat" while adding that it will slow growth below the 2.9 per cent posted last year. Also Read: 28 coronavirus cases reported in India "The coronavirus outbreak is no longer a regional issue, it is a global problem (that) calls for global response," Georgieva said. In January, the IMF had forecast global growth this year to 3.3 per cent. Watch Video: The 189 members of the IMF pledged to use all its available financing instruments to help member countries in need. "We are determined to provide the necessary support to mitigate the impact, especially on the most vulnerable people and countries," the members said. Also Read: Air India raises Rs 6 crore bill for evacuating 647 from Wuhan Meanwhile, Canada's central bank on Wednesday cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points to 1.25 per cent due to the risk of a slowdown as a result of coronavirus. The move comes after US Federal Reserve cut rates on Tuesday. The virus hit the EU administration in Brussels after two employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus even as German airline Lufthansa it would ground 150 of its more than 750 planes worldwide due to the growing threat of the virus. Meanwhile, the death toll in Iran rose to 92 on Wednesday while it rejected the US offer to help the Islamic republic fight the coronavirus outbreak. The number of novel coronavirus cases worldwide has now risen to 93,108, including 3,201 deaths across 81 countries.

Global growth to fall below last year's level due to coronavirus: IMF

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