Istanbul, Sep 22 (IANS) Seventeen people stranded by severe flooding in Turkey’s northern Black Sea region were rescued by military helicopters on Monday, authorities said, as heavy rains caused widespread… Continue reading 17 rescued as floods ravage Turkey’s Black Sea region
New York, Sep 21 (IANS) Palestine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed Canada, Australia, and the UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine and said that the decision is in… Continue reading Palestine welcomes Canada, Australia and UK’s recognition of its statehood
Dhaka, Sep 21 (IANS) A Bangladesh court on Sunday instructed the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to request Interpol to issue a red notice against former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed… Continue reading Bangladesh court orders ACC to approach Interpol for red notices against former minister
London, Sep 21 (IANS) In a coordinated diplomatic move ahead of the high-stakes United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session this week, three major Western countries — the United Kingdom, Australia,… Continue reading UK, Australia, Canada recognise state of Palestine ahead of UNGA session
Seoul, Sep 21 (IANS) South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has requested to be released on bail, citing the need to prepare his defence and health concerns, according to… Continue reading Former South Korean President Yoon files for bail amid insurrection trial
Kabul, Sep 21 (IANS) Afghan counter-narcotics forces have confiscated 210 kg of illegal drugs and apprehended four suspected smugglers in separate operations across northern Baghlan and eastern Ghazni provinces, local… Continue reading Afghan police seize 210 kg of illicit drugs, arrest 4 smugglers
Dhaka, Sep 20 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League Party on Saturday highlighted that over 10,000 new millionaires have emerged in just 8–10 months amid the country’s economic recession, while ordinary people… Continue reading Bangladesh: Awami League claims 10,000 new millionaires emerge as ordinary people swept by poverty
Islamabad, Sep 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights has reviewed disturbing reports of corporal punishment, torture, and sexual abuse against children at religious seminaries across provinces of… Continue reading Pakistan parliamentary panel reviews abuses against children at religious seminaries
Riyadh, Sep 20 (IANS) Even though Saudi Arabia understands the root causes of the conflict between India and Pakistan, its recent defence pact with Islamabad can embolden the Pakistani military… Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s defence pact with Pakistan could embolden Pak military and jihadi groups: Report
Islamabad, Sep 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s shift towards surveillance-driven authoritarianism is not merely a domestic concern, but serves as a warning to democracies worldwide, a report detailed on Saturday. It noted… Continue reading Pakistan’s drift towards state surveillance stark warning to democracies worldwide: Report
Kathmandu, Sep 20 (IANS) Nepal has become the latest country where public mobilisation has overthrown the ruling regime, fueled by anger over widespread corruption, nepotism, and administrative misgovernance, a report… Continue reading Nepal: Interim PM Karki has to rebuild public trust in governance
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, announcing that the Chinese leader has approved the TikTok deal, which… Continue reading Trump speaks to Chinese President Xi, announces TikTok ‘approval’
