Islamabad, April 3 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief for domestic consumers of electricity, reducing per unit price by Rs 7.41 while promising more relief… Continue reading Pakistan PM announces major reduction in power prices
Colombo, April 3 (IANS) Marking a significant milestone in historic relations, Sri Lanka will refer to India as the ‘Republic of Bharat’ on commemorative plaques that will be unveiled during… Continue reading Sri Lanka to refer India as ‘Bharat’ on plaques during PM Modi’s visit: Report
Geneva, April 3 (IANS) The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Thursday expressed deep concern about reports of widespread extrajudicial killings of civilians in Sudan’s capital… Continue reading UN Human Rights chief expresses alarm over extrajudicial killings of civilians in Sudan
Islamabad, April 3 (IANS) The Trump administration has imposed a 29 per cent tariff on goods that the United States (US) imports from Pakistan, prompting experts to weigh in on… Continue reading Pakistan: Huge setback for industry after 29 per cent tariff hit from US
Tokyo, April 2 (IANS) The 7th India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue was held in the Japanese capital on Wednesday with both sides discussing ways to sustain a secure maritime environment conducive… Continue reading India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue focuses on promoting secure maritime environment
Yangon, April 2 (IANS) Myanmar’s government will allocate 500 billion kyats (about $238.09 million) for earthquake relief and rehabilitation efforts, State Administration Council (SAC) Chairman Min Aung Hlaing has said.… Continue reading Myanmar to allocate $240 million for earthquake relief
Dhaka, April 2 (IANS) The interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday hinted about the possibility of the first-ever bilateral talks between the Chief Advisor and Indian… Continue reading Yunus may hold bilateral talks with PM Modi at BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand
Bangkok, March 31 (IANS) In a major crackdown, the Thai police on Monday arrested three Chinese nationals, two men and a woman, during a sting operation in Pattaya, seizing vape-pens… Continue reading Thai police arrest 3 Chinese nationals in a major vape bust; seize illegal products
Bangkok, March 30 (IANS) Thailand on Sunday confirmed that the death toll has reached 17 and 32 injured, with 77 people missing after a powerful earthquake hit the neighbouring Myanmar,… Continue reading Thailand earthquake: Death toll rises to 17; 32 injured, 77 missing
Seoul, March 30 (IANS) Massive wildfires that ravaged the provinces of North and South Gyeongsang for over a week have been fully contained, authorities said Sunday. Acting Interior Minister Ko… Continue reading South Korea: Worst-ever wildfires contained in Gyeongsang provinces
Istanbul, March 30 (IANS) Turkey on Sunday said that the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who was detained on his arrival to cover unrest in the country over the jailing of… Continue reading Turkey says detained Swedish journalist faces terror charges for ‘insulting’ Prez
Mogadishu, March 30 (IANS) The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, conducted an airstrike on several ISIS-Somalia targets in the east African country.… Continue reading US airstrike kills several ISIS operatives in Somalia
