Yunus threatens to resign amid rising political unrest
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has signaled he may step down amid escalating political unrest and mounting pressure from opposition parties. Sources close to...
American Professor Christine Fair criticize India’s effort, India failed to intimidate Pakistan
WEB DESK: American Professor Christine Fair has publicly criticized the Indian government, stating that India has failed to intimidate Pakistan despite its efforts. During a...
US announces first sanctions relief on Syria after Trump’s unexpected declaration
WASHINGTON: Trump administration has announced its first tangible actions to ease sanctions on Syria, signaling a potential thaw in U.S. Syrian relations. On Friday, the...
Danish Parliament Approves Retirement Age Hike to 70
COPENHAGEN: The Danish parliament has passed a new law under which the country’s retirement age will gradually be increased to 70 by the year 2040....
Palestinians enduring ‘cruellest phase of this cruel conflict’: Antonio Guterres
New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the dire situation in Gaza as the “cruellest phase of this cruel conflict”, warning that “families are being...
Israeli strike on residential building martyrs at least 50
Gaza: The local Civil Defence said on Friday that more than 50 Palestinians were martyred or missing after an Israeli air strike on a residential...
UNSC slams terrorist attack on Khuzdar school bus, calls for punishing those responsible
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council strongly condemned the “heinous and cowardly” terrorist attack on a school bus in Khuzdar in Pakistan’s province of Balochistan,...
FM Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister hold discussion on regional developments
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister/ Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a telephonic discussion to address pressing regional issues and...
WHO chief begs Israel to show ‘mercy’ in Gaza
GENEVA: In an emotional appeal, the Director-General of the World Health Organization called on Israel to show compassion in the Gaza conflict. During the annual...
Pakistan rejects Modi’s ‘Baseless’ and ‘Provocative’ allegations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strictly rejects the Modi’s baseless, provocative, and irresponsible accusations. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson stated that, Pakistan considers the accusations made by the...
Security Guard Fires at Suspicious Vehicle Outside CIA Headquarters, Woman Injured
WASHINGTON: A woman was injured when a security guard opened fire on a suspicious vehicle outside the headquarters of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)....
Delhi to Srinagar Flight Encounters Severe Turbulence During Unexpected Hailstorm
WEB DESK: IndiGo flight 6E 2142 carrying over 200 passengers faced a harrowing mid air experience when the aircraft was caught in the violent storm....
Starvation claims 29 lives in Gaza, says Palestinian minister
Gaza: The Palestinian health minister said on Thursday that 29 children and the elderly had died from starvation-related deaths in Gaza in recent days and...
Aid trucks enter in Gaza after delays as pressure mounts on Israel
CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israel permitted 100 aid trucks carrying essential supplies such as flour, baby food, and medical equipment to enter the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, according...
Int’l Day for Biological Diversity being observed today
Web Desk: International Day for Biological Diversity is being observed on Thursday. The day is observed annually on 22 May to raise awareness about preserving...
International pressure eases as Israeli Prime Minister approves temporary Gaza ceasefire
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he was open to a “temporary ceasefire” in Gaza, as international pressure intensified over Israel’s renewed offensive...
Trump accuses South African Leader of false claims regarding white farmer killing
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump criticized South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations related to the violence against white farmers. At White House Oval Office,...
Israeli Embassy staff killed outside Jewish museum in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON: Two staff members of Israel’s embassy in the United States have been shot dead in an attack outside a Jewish museum in the capital....
Belgium, Spain condemn Israeli warning shots at diplomats in WB, demand ‘explanation’
Gaza: Belgium has demanded a “convincing explanation” from Israel after warning shots were fired at a delegation of diplomats in the West Bank, including a...
Meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Acting Afghan Counterpart
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Beijing, China. According to the spokesperson...