Bomb blasts kill one soldier, hurt 20 in Thailand
WEB DESK One soldier was killed and 20 people were injured, most of them soldiers and police, in roadside bomb blasts in southern Thailand. Security forces said the blasts occurred…
Typhoon Talim intesifies; Two lakh evacuated from China’s Fujjan and Zhejiang
Over two lakh people have been evacuated from China’s Fujian and Zhejiang provinces as Talim, the region’s 18th typhoon this year, moves rapidly towards the country’s southeast coast. The provincial…
Nawaz Sharif was unanimously disqualified by 5 judges: Justice Khosa
WEB DESK A senior judge heading the panel hearing the review petitions of ousted premier Nawaz Sharif said today that the PML-N leader’s disqualification was based on unanimous decision by…
EU announces additional aid of 3M euros for Rohingya Muslims
WEB DESK The European Union has announced additional aid of three million euros to address the pressing needs of the Rohingyas both in Bangladesh and Myanmar. Making the announcement, EU…
Chinese banks suspend transactions for North Koreans
web desk Branches of China’s biggest banks have suspended financial transactions for North Koreans, saying Beijing has pursued stronger measures against its nuclear-armed ally than previously thought. Staff at branches…
Modi rolls out red carpet for Japanese PM
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi today rolled out the red carpet for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who will be visiting Gujarat from tomorrow, saying he looked forward to…
North Korea slams ‘vicious’ US-led UN sanctions
North Korea on Tuesday blasted vicious sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council over its latest and most powerful nuclear test. North Korea threatened revenge against Washington, who it blamed…
US allies in Asia welcome new UNSC’s unanimous vote to step up sanctions on N Korea
WEB DESK Major US allies in Asia welcomed the UN Security Council’s unanimous vote to step up sanctions on North Korea. Japan and South Korea said they were prepared to…
US softens N Korea resolution ahead of UN vote tonight
WEB DESK The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote tonight on a draft resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea after the United States toned down its demands in…
US commemorates 9/11 anniverssary
Americans are marking the anniversary of one of the nation’s most scarring days known as 9/11 today. Thousands of 9/11 victims’ relatives, survivors, rescuers and others are expected to gather…