Category: World

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) In a major political development in Pakistan, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been given the additional charge of Deputy Prime Minister in the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition… Continue reading Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar appointed Deputy Prime Minister

Yangon, April 28 (IANS) Myanmar authorities have seized 100 kg of methamphetamine and 13 kg of ketamine in a recent operation in southern Myanmar, the Central Committee for Drug Abuse… Continue reading Over 100 kg drugs seized in Myanmar

Kiev, April 28 (IANS) Russia attacked Ukraine with nine drones on Sunday, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported as quoted by media reports. Five of them were shot down… Continue reading Russia attacks Ukraine with 9 drones

Baghdad, April 28 (IANS/DPA) The Iraqi Parliament has passed a law criminalising same-sex relations and vowing tough penalties against them in a decision that rights advocates decried as discriminating against… Continue reading Iraq passes legislation criminalising homosexuality

Moscow, April 26 (IANS) Russia and Europe will no longer be able to resume their past relations under the current circumstances, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. There is… Continue reading Kremlin says Russia, Europe unlikely to restore ties

Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) Pakistan has “categorically” rejected a report by the US State Department over the human rights violations in the country last year, saying that only a “politically… Continue reading Pakistan rejects US report on human rights practices

Washington, April 26 (IANS/DPA) The US is preparing to negotiate with the military leadership in Niger about the “organized and responsible withdrawal” of its troops from the country. More than… Continue reading US prepares to withdraw troops from Chad and Niger

Jerusalem, April 26 (IANS) Israel is expected to “soon” begin evacuating civilians from Rafah ahead of a planned ground attack on Gaza’s southernmost city, a state-owned media outlet has reported.… Continue reading

United Nations, April 26 (IANS) Making the General Assembly more effective cannot be divorced from the wider context of the reform of the UN, including the Security Council, according to… Continue reading

United Nations, April 26 (IANS) India exemplifies how the digital revolution can be made accessible to millions and become “a fundamental driver of social transformation and progress”, according to UN… Continue reading India exemplifies how digital revolution can become accessible to millions: UNGA President