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Nawaz Sharif's son-in-law arrested in Karachi
Police have “arrested” Safdar Awan, the husband of Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, from the hotel they were staying in Karachi, hours after the PML-N vice-president lashed....
US Elections: Trump, Modi relationship incredible, says Donald Trump Jr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have an "incredible" relationship, said the US President's son Donald Trump Jr, adding that the two leaders understand that India and....
16 killed, 90 wounded in explosion in Afghanistan's Ghor province
At least 16 people were killed and 90 others wounded after a powerful explosion rocked outside a provincial police office in Firoz Koah, capital of Afghanistan's western Ghor province on....
China forces prepare for possible military invasion of Taiwan
The presence of the People's Liberation Army is increasing in China's southeast coast as it prepares for a possible military invasion of Taiwan, according to the defense observers cited by....
Farewell ceremony for French teacher to take place on Wednesday
The farewell ceremony for the murdered French history teacher will take place on Wednesday, national broadcaster BFMTV reported Saturday citing government sources. The information was later confirmed to the channel....
Navratri 2020: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris extend greetings
US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Saturday extended his greetings on the beginning of Navratri and wished that the festival ushers new beginnings and opportunity for all. His running....
US Presidential Elections: 'Joe Biden works for China', says Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that his Democratic Party counterpart works for China adding that no administration -- other than his -- took the toughest-ever action....
Imran Khan accuses Nawaz Sharif of 'maligning' army leadership
A day after former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif tore into 'puppet government' of the country during Gurjanwala anti-government rally, a disgruntled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday lashed out at....
Peace and tranquillity along LAC "deeply disturbed" impacting ties with China: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh has been "deeply disturbed" and it has impacted India's....
Jacinda Ardern wins New Zealand election, re-elected for second term in landslide victory
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern swept landslide victory in New Zealand’s general election and got re-elected for her second term. Since New Zealand adopted a proportional voting system in 1996, no leader....
Donald Trump hits out at China; calls COVID-19 'plague sent by China which US would never forget'
US President Donald Trump during a rally hit out at China for sending 'the plague' (COVID-19) adding that the United States would "never forget" what "they" did to the country.....
US official welcomes Hong Kong citizens amid China's national security law
Residents of Hong Kong who wish to leave after the passage of Beijing's draconian National Security law are welcome to the United States, said a US official on Friday. According....
73 years since Operation Gulmarg, Pak continues its attempt to seize J&K: Report
The darkest day in the history of Jammu and Kashmir was the intervening night of October 21-22, 1947, when Operation Gulmarg was launched in a bid to seize and destroy....
Nawaz Sharif accuses security of orchestrating his ouster, bringing Imran Khan to power
Pakistan Muslim League (N) chief Nawaz Sharif on Friday accused the security establishment of being behind his ouster as Prime Minister and for bringing Imran Khan to power. According to....
Border clashes left Sino-Indian relationship 'profoundly disturbed': EAM Jaishankar
Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar on Friday said that the border clashes between India and China have left the Sino-Indian relationship profoundly disturbed. While speaking to former Australia Prime....
Jaishankar slams Pakistan, says normal neighbours do visas, trade, not terrorism
Pakistan continues its support to cross-border terrorism and it is very hard to conduct normal relations with them, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. Speaking during an online....
India-US 2+2 dialogue likely to take place in New Delhi on October 26-27
The India-US 2+2 dialogue between the foreign ministers and defence ministers of the two countries is likely to take place later this month in New Delhi. The talks between the....
Indian Army Vice Chief to visit US from October 17 to 20
Lt Gen SK Saini, Vice Chief of the Army Staff will be in the United States from October 17 to 20 with the aim to enhance military cooperation between both....
Donald Trump terms Covid-induced lockdowns as 'unconstitutional'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the lockdowns imposed by various states across the country to curb the coronavirus cases were "unconstitutional". "The fact is that....
China warns Canada against granting asylum to Hong Kong citizens
China's Ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu has told Canada not to grant asylum to Hong Kong citizens fleeing since the imposition of national security law. Sputnik quoted the Ambassador as....
Discussions with China 'confidential', work in progress: S Jaishankar
India and China are holding discussions on border standoff in eastern Ladakh and it is work is in progress, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday and noted that....
Bigg Boss 14: Jasmin Bhasin loses her temper over Nikki Tamboli’s foul language
Day 12 in the Bigg Boss 14 house began with the second day of an immunity task. After the previous great performance by Jasmin Bhasin, she set up an intense....
US official underscores importance of partnership with India for free Indo-Pacific
Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E Biegun, who was on a three-day visit to New Delhi from October 12, met with senior Indian government officials ahead of the US-India two-plus-two....
India, Arab countries can join forces to develop oil, gas reserves, says MEA
India and Arab countries, in the Gulf and West Asia, can explore the forging of partnerships and investments to develop the oil and gas reserves in India which would provide....
US elections 2020: Indian Americans prefer Biden as President over Trump, new poll shows
A large majority of the Indian community here in America is set to vote for former US Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris, according to a....
First Lady Melania Trump says son Barron had Covid but is negative now
US President Donald Trump's son Barron Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and has now tested negative for the virus, according to an article published on the White House website on....
Japan unveils new submarine amid growing tension with China
Japan on Wednesday unveiled its newest submarine with the aim to boost the country's maritime security amid China's growing aggression in the region. According to a report by the Kyodo....
If sleepy Joe Biden were to win, China would own the United States: Trump
During his rally at Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US President Donald Trump hit out at Joe Biden alleging that his Democratic Party opponent would, if elected lift tariffs imposed on China."I took....
Nepal re-elected to United Nations Human Rights Council for a second term
Nepal has been re-elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in the elections held at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Nepal's Ministry of....
Pak opposition criticizes islands ordinance, says will not allow Imran Khan govt to sell land to China
Pakistan government is under fire from the opposition for taking control of two islands previously under the regional government of Sindh province, with various politicians accusing the Imran Khan-led administration....
US attacks UN for electing authoritarian regimes like China at UNHRC
The United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, on Tuesday, slammed the United Nations for electing "authoritarian regimes" like China, Russia and Cuba into the UN Human Rights Council adding....
Japan alleges Chinese vessels longest intrusion near disputed territorial waters
After the alleged entry of two Chinese patrol ships in Japan's territorial waters off Senkaku islands in the East China Sea, the Japan Coast Guard on Tuesday said that the....
China seeks Covid-19 vaccine trials in Bangadesh; latter refuses to co-finance initiative
The clinical trial of an experimental Chinese COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac Biotech in Bangladesh is now uncertain as the health ministry refused to co-financing the initiative as requested by....
Gilgit-Baltistan protests against Pak's crackdown on activists, allegation on Pak of attempt to alter GB's status
People from Gilgit Baltistan held demonstrations across the region and in major towns of Pakistan against Islamabad's clampdown on people's civil and political rights. Demanding the immediate release of the....
Imran Khan govt will be sent packing before January says Maryam Nawaz
Pakistani Muslim League (Nawaz) [PML(N)] vice president Maryam Nawaz on Monday said that the Prime Minister Imran Khan Government "would go home" before January days before the opposition holds its....
Trump attacks 'China-dominated' WHO, says 'was right' on not imposing lockdowns
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that the recent remarks by a World Health Organization envoy proved that he "was right" about not imposing Covid-19 lockdowns and....
Johnson & Johnson pauses Covid-19 vaccine trial after volunteer falls ill
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson announced on Monday that it has paused the advance clinical trial, ENSEMBLE, of one of its vaccines after an unexplained illness was found in one....
Donald Trump says he feels 'powerful' and wants to 'kiss everyone' as he returns to election campaign
Less than two weeks after he tested positive for coronavirus, an exuberant US President Donald Trump made a comeback to the campaign trail with a rally in Sanford, Florida stating....
India-China standoff: 7th Corps Commander level talks went on for 11 hours
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): The seventh Corps Commander level meeting between India and China, to address the situation in Eastern Ladakh, lasted for more than 11 hours and ended....
RS Prasad to host meeting of SCO member states on Oct 16
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will host seventh Justice Ministers' meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states on October 16.The Department of Legal Affairs will also host the....
Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson win Nobel Prize in Economics
The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences on Monday was awarded to Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson "for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats." The....
Twitter flags Trump's tweet claiming Covid-19 immunity
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that he has defeated the "China virus", and claimed that he was now 'immune' to the virus."The president is in very....
Abdullah Abdullah concludes his visit to India
Afghanistan leader and Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), Abdullah Abdullah concluded his visit in India on Saturday, where he was invited by the Indian government to discuss....
President Trump makes first public appearance since his hospitalization for Covid-19
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) made his first public appearance at the White House, since his COVID-19 diagnosis last week.Addressing to his supporters from the balcony of....
Intend to develop, consolidate China-Korea ties: Xi Jinping to Kim Jong Un
China President Xi Jinping has congratulated Kim Jong Un on the founding anniversary of North Korea's ruling party and said that he intends to defend, consolidate and develop ties with....
Sadyr Japarov appointed as new Kyrgyzstan prime minister
The members of Kyrgyzstan parliament on Saturday unanimously approved the appointment of Sadyr Japarov as the new Prime Minister of the country.Japarov pledged that he had no plans to change....
'China has deployed 60k soldiers on northern border': Mike Pompeo on India-China border dispute
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said India required America as its partner, alerting New Delhi of China's developing danger in the Indo-Pacific district.'The Chinese have now started....
Taiwan responds to China’s growing assertiveness with a new passport
Amid China's growing aggressiveness, Taiwan has redesigned the cover of its passport, highlighting the words "Taiwan" and "passport", written in English. The new design is intended to make identifying the citizenship....
Pakistan bans TikTok over 'immoral content'
On Friday Pakistan joined the list of countries like India and the US -- whose differences with China are out in the open -- in banning the Chinese app TikTok.....
US elections 2020: Second presidential debate between Trump and Biden cancelled
The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) on Friday cancelled the second presidential debate between US President Donald Trump and his rival Joe Biden, due to disagreement over the virtual format.....
PML-N handing out money to muster support for anti-government movement, Imran slams opposition
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday slammed the opposition parties, alleging that the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) was handing out money to supporters to muster support for the anti-government....
Harvard names Indian-origin Srikant Datar as new dean of its business school
Srikant Datar, the Arthur Lowes Dickinson Professor of Business Administration and the senior associate Dean for University Affairs at Harvard Business School (HBS), will become the second consecutive dean hailing....
World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize 2020
The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 was awarded to World Food Programme (WFP) and the Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized the organisation for its efforts to combat hunger globally and contribution to....
Universal Health Coverage more urgent than ever, says UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday that the COVID-19 pandemic has made the need for universal health coverage more urgent than ever."A year ago, I warned that half the world's....
Firms distance themselves from Trump ally for calling Kamala Harris by offensive name
Days after a Washington consultant, also an ally of US President Donald Trump, called Senator and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris by a vulgar name, the big companies associated....
Trump can resume public engagements from Saturday: White House Physician
US President Donald Trump should be able to safely return to public engagements as early as Saturday, informed White House physician Dr Sean Conley on Thursday (local time). In a....
PM Modi meets top Afghan chief negotiator, affirm commitment to deepen India-Afghan ties
Abdullah Abdullah, chief negotiator in the intra-Afghan peace dialogue with Taliban, on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and re-affirmed the long term commitment to further deepen India-Afghan ties. Ministry....
NSA Ajit Doval meets Afghan chief negotiator Abdullah Abdullah in Delhi
Abdullah Abdullah, the chief peace negotiator of Afghanistan with the Taliban on Wednesday met with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval who assured him of India's full support to the....
Pakistan court summons Sharif through newspaper advertisements
The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday summoned the former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif "through newspaper advertisements" as arrest warrants by his representatives were not received in London.According to Geo....
Protests erupt in Gilgit Baltistan against Pak demanding release of activists
A wave of anger has swept towns and villages across the illegally occupied Gilgit Baltistan after the stooge administration launched a crackdown against the political activists, dissenting political leaders and....
Trump returns to Oval Office despite Covid-19 isolation rules
US President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office on Wednesday, breaking isolation rules despite his infection with the coronavirus.The White House said he was briefed on a looming hurricane....
US election 2020: Kamala Harris, Mike Pence face off in vice presidential debate
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris are all set to square off on the debate stage Wednesday night. The 90-minute debate will take place at 9 pm ET....
Day after returning to White House, Trump ‘looking forward’ to October 15 Presidential Debate
Day after returning to the White House after being hospitalised for Covid-19, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he is looking forward to participating in the October 15....
At UNGA, 39 countries urge China to close down Xinjiang detention camps
As many as 39 countries at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee on Tuesday urged China to close the detention camps in Xinjiang."We request that China close the detention....
Jaishankar, Australian counterpart discuss expanding cooperation in global affairs, regional issues
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Australian counterpart, Marise Payne, on the sidelines of the Quad foreign ministerial meet and discussed expanding cooperation between New Delhi and Canberra in....
2020 Nobel Prize for Physics: Three scientists awarded for Blackhole discoveries
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics to three scientists Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez. The scientists have received....
Eye on China, EAM Jaishankar says India committed to upholding order in Intl’ seas at QUAD meet
Calling for 'free, open and inclusive India-Pacific', India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the country is committed to upholding the rules-based international order, underpinned by the rule....
Afghanistan's Abdullah Abdullah departs for New Delhi, says India role vital for peace in war-torn country
India is a 'strategic partner' of Afghanistan and its role in establishing lasting peace in the war-torn country is 'vital', said Afghanistan Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation....
Quad foreign ministers talk about 'special partnership' in meeting with Japanese PM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with his counterparts from the United States, Japan, and Australia, met Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga here on Tuesday to discuss bilateral and global dimensions....
Jaishankar meets Pompeo: India and US to work together for Indian Pacific stability, prosperity
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met his American counterpart, Mike Pompeo, on the sidelines of the Quad ministerial meeting and said India and United States will work together....
'Don't be afraid of Covid': Trump returns to White House, removes mask
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) returned to the White House after departing from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he was treated for COVID-19.As soon as....
Islamabad High Court rejects plea seeking ban on Nawaz Sharif's speeches
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed a petition seeking a ban on Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif's speeches, reported The Dawn.The petition stated that Sharif has....
Mental health services disrupted in most countries amid Covid-19 despite high demand: WHO
A survey by the World Health Organization (WHO) on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic shows that mental health services have been disrupted in 93 per cent of countries despite....
India-Myanmar meet: FS Shringla, Army Chief discuss bilateral issues with Aung San Suu Kyi
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], October 5 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Army chief General MM Naravane on Monday called on Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi here and....
In a brief Drive-By, Trump waves to supporters outside hospital
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday left the hospital briefly to greet his supporters who were gathered outside the hospital where he was being treated for Covid-19. He waved....
Imran Khan turns to recommend books while Pakistan bears brunt of increasing human rights violations
As Pakistan bears the brunt of human rights violations in the country against journalists, in Balochistan and the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region, Prime Minister Imran Khan has now turned to recommend....
US worried over Cambodian naval base hosting Chinese military assets amid Beijing-backed expansion
Preparations for a China-backed expansion at Cambodia Ream Naval Base are underway which the US fears would be transformed into hosting Chinese military assets.Nikkei Asia, quoting a Cambodian Navy official,....
US President Donald Trump says, will be back soon, next few days will be 'real test'
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that he will be "back soon" to finish the presidential election campaign.In a video via his Twitter handle, Trump shared updates....
Pakistani govt unable to execute Nawaz's arrest warrants in London
Pakistan has failed to execute a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Prime Minister and PML (N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, who was granted permission to fly abroad to get medical treatment....
US immigration issues guidelines on inadmissibility over links with 'Communist party'
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued guidance in its policy manual to address inadmissibility based on membership in or affiliation with the "Communist Party or any other totalitarian....
Decision will be taken in accordance with Covid-19 protocol: MEA on Kartarpur corridor re-opening
After Pakistan reopened Kartarpur Corridor on its side, India on Saturday said it will take a decision on the recommencement of travelling through the 4.7-kilometre-long passage that connects Dera Baba....
How Joe Biden won the first Presidential Debate
On September 29th, at 8 pm, the President of the United States Donald Trump, and the Democratic nominee Joe Biden took to the debate stage, for the first of three....
Donald Trump hospitalised for a 'few days' on advice of doctors
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) confirmed that he will be staying at Walter Reed hospital for "next few days" following the "recommendation of his physician and medical....
Azerbaijani Army lost over 3,000 servicemen in war with Armenia
The Azerbaijani Army has lost more than 3,000 servicemen since the eruption of hostilities in conflict-torn Nagorno-Karabakh, the press secretary of the president of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh said....
Kim Jong-un wishes Donald Trump a speedy recovery from Covid-19
North Korea leader Kim Jong-un on Friday wished US President Donald Trump quick recovery from COVID-19 after he was admitted to Walter Reed hospital in Washington."He sincerely hoped that they....
NASA launches SS Kalpana Chawla cargo spacecraft
A commercial cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station (ISS) launched on Thursday night carrying the name of deceased NASA astronaut Kalpana "K.C." Chawla, the first Indian-born woman to....
India is key partner to strengthen non-proliferation, disarmament of nuclear weapons: Foreign Secretary at UN
India espouses the policy of "no first use" against nuclear weapon states and non-use against non-nuclear-weapon states, adding that New Delhi is a key partner in global efforts towards disarmament....
World markets dip after Trump tests positive for coronavirus
US stock futures plunged on Friday after President Donald Trump said that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. Dow futures were last down 450 points....
Gandhi Jayanti 2020: India gifts 41 ambulances, 6 school buses to Nepal
India on Friday gifted Nepal a total of 41 ambulances and six school buses on the occasion of 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Indian Embassy in Kathmandu stated that....
US backs India, opposes China's territorial claims on Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is Indian territory and the United States strongly opposes unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims by incursions, be it military or civilian, across the Line of Actual Control....
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump test positive for Covid-19
United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Friday tested positive for Coronavirus. Donald Trump shared this information in a tweet, he wrote that he and First Lady have....
'Will no longer remain quiet on dual accountability standards', says Nawaz Sharif
Former Prime Minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said that he would no longer remain quiet on the "dual standards" of accountability in Pakistan.Addressing a PML-N meeting through....
S.S. Kalpana Chawla Cygnus launch scrubbed for ground support issue
The launch of Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket bound for the International Space Station (ISS) was scrubbed by about 9:40 p.m. due to an unknown problem with a component of ground....
PM Modi to inaugurate VAIBHAV summit today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit on Friday at 6:30 pm. The VAIBHAV summit is a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers....
Quad foreign ministers to meet in Tokyo on October 6
The India-Australia-Japan-US Ministerial meeting in Tokyo next week will discuss regional issues and the foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral grouping are expected to collectively affirm the importance of a free,....
Vande Bharat Mission Phase 7: 820 international flights scheduled
The seventh phase of Vande Bharat mission was operationalised on Thursday and 820 international flights have been scheduled from 19 countries under this phase during the course of this month. Addressing....
Pakistan HC fixes hearing on appointment of defence council for Kulbhushan Jadhav on October 6
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed the hearing of the case related to the appointment of defence counsel for Kulbhushan Jadhav on October 6, ARY News reported. The hearing will....
US, European officials mulling to create 'Asian NATO' to contain China's expansionist ambitions
The United States and European officials are mulling to create an 'Asian NATO' of regional powers to contain communist China's expansionist ambitions, Washington Times reported.Through previous efforts for East Asian....
Teenage girl commits suicide after blackmail by rapists in Pakistan
A 17-year old Hindu girl, who was allegedly raped a year earlier, committed suicide in Pakistan's Tharparkar district after she was reportedly blackmailed by the accused who raped her and....
US passes Bill requiring companies to reveal connection with forced labour in China's Xinjiang
Lawmakers from the Lower House of the United States Congress have passed legislation that would require US-listed companies to disclose if their supply chains are connected to forced labour in....
