US congratulates new Palestinian government
WEB DESK The US has congratulated the new Palestinian government, a day after incoming Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced his new cabinet alongside President Mahmud Abbas, leaving out Hamas. Jason…
Social Democrats party wins general elections in Finland
TIA WEB DESK Finland’s leftist Social Democrats have recorded a razor-thin victory in yesterday’s general elections, holding off the far-right Finns Party. With 100 per cent of ballots counted, the…
Protect our oceans, says Seychelles President Danny Faure
Seychelles President Danny Faure, in a striking speech delivered from deep below the ocean’s surface, has made a global plea for stronger protection of the blue heart of the planet.…
Polling is underway for general elections in Finland
In Finland, polling is underway for general elections. Over 1.5 million voters have already given their pre-vote. Altogether 19 parties are running in the election, with eight of them holding…
Three killed in plane crash in Nepal
In Nepal, at least three people were killed today when a small plane veered off the runway while taking off and hit two parked helicopters at Lukla airport. The Kathmandu…
Sudan protesters present demands to military in talks
In Sudan, protest organisers presented demands including the creation of a civilian government in talks with the military rulers. Thousands of protesters remained encamped outside the Army headquarters in the…
Pakistan Senate panel seeks report from govt on action taken against terrorists
AGENCIES Pakistani Senate panel on Saturday sought a report from the interior ministry on the action taken against terrorists and banned outfits involved in the killing of Hazaras. This comes…
Sudan’s Ibn Auf steps down as head of military council
TIA WEB DESK In Sudan, the head of country’s ruling military council General Awad Ibn Auf has resigned naming Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Burhan as his successor. The announcement was…
Pakistan: 20 killed, many injured in blast in Quetta
Agencies / Quetta At least 20 people have been killed and several others injured in a bomb blast in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. The police said the blast…
US lawmakers introduce legislation to strengthen US-India strategic partnership
WEB DESK A bipartisan group of some influential US lawmakers has reintroduced an important legislation in the House of Representatives which seeks to advance the US-India strategic relationship. If enacted,…