Ecuador declares eight days of national mourning
The Ecuadorian government declared eight days of national mourning as the death toll from the massive earthquake that hit the South American country a week ago has risen to 654.…
12 dead in two Baghdad car bomb attacks
At least 12 people were killed in two separate car bomb attacks in Baghdad targeting security forces. Police sources said nine people were killed and 28 others injured in the…
Sikh politician shot dead in Pakistan
A prominent Sikh politician was shot dead on Friday by unidentified gunmen near his home in the Pakistan’s restive northwest province. Police said, Sardar Sooran Singh, the Special Assistant to…
Trump, Clinton lead in most of states ahead of next week primaries
Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton are leading in most of the states in United States, where the primaries are scheduled next week and…
Professor hacked to death in Bangladesh
A professor was hacked to death by unidentified attackers in northwest Bangladesh today. The incident occured Saturday morning, is the latest in a series of brutal attacks on intellectuals and…
Obama appeals to Britain to remain in European Union
TIA NEWS/ US President Barack Obama has appealed Britain to remain in the European Union. Mr. Obama reached London yesterday and said, the EU membership had magnified Britain’s place in…
US, Gulf partners remain united in efforts to stabilize Middle East: Obama
President Barack Obama said the U.S. and Gulf state leaders remain united in efforts to destroy the Islamic State group and stabilize the conflict-ridden Middle East region. In Riyadh, Obama…
500 migrants feared dead in migrant shipwreck off Libya
As many as 500 migrants are feared dead after a shipwreck last week in the Mediterranean Sea. If confirmed, it would be one of the worst tragedies of Europe’s migrant…
Pakistan Chhotu bandits surrender to army in Punjab
Members of a criminal gang, who have been battling the army in Punjab province of Pakistan,, have surrendered after a military operation. Army sources said 24 policemen taken hostage a…
India, China agree for peaceful negotiations to settle border issue
India and China have agreed to adhere to peaceful negotiations to settle the border issue and reach a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution. The decision was taken during the…