British, German embassies in Turkey shut amid fears of attack
The British and German embassies in Turkey have been forced to shut amid fears of a militant attack. The embassies in Ankara both stayed closed today after intelligence warned of…
European Union in “critical situation”: German chancellor
The European Union is in a “critical situation”, the German chancellor has said, as leaders meet in Slovakia to discuss ways to regain trust after the UK’s vote to leave…
UN urges Syrian Govt to allow immediate aid to hungry civilians
The United Nations urged Syrian Government to allow immediate aid deliveries to hunger-stricken civilians after a fragile ceasefire was extended for 48 hours by Russia and the United States. The…
Pakistan: 23 killed in suicide attack at mosque
WEB DESK / PESHAWAR: At least 23 people were killed and 29 injured when a suicide bomber blew himself during Friday prayers at a Pakistan mosque in a tribal area…
India to raise issue of terrorism during NAM Summit in Venezuela
India will raise the issue of terrorism during the 17th Non Aligned Movement, NAM, Summit in Venezuela. While talking to media on board to Venezuela to attend the NAM Summit…
Japan, China end working-level maritime talks
Officials from Japan and China have ended talks on bilateral maritime issues. The officials wrapped up their two-day working-level meeting in the Japanese city of Hiroshima yesterday. They discussed an…
High time for reform of UN Security Council : Ban Ki-moon
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said it is high time for the reform of Security Council for making it more democratic and representative. He appealed the member states to pay…
China set to launch second experimental space station
China is set to launch a second experimental space station, as it looks to have a manned station by 2022. State media said the Tiangong 2 is scheduled to launch…
BRICS NSAs agree to pool their efforts to counter terrorism
National Security Advisers of BRICS countries have agreed to pool their efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism emanating from Pakistan. The representatives highlighted the need for resolution of outstanding…
Ban Ki-moon urges Russia, US to influence sides in Syria for UN convoy security
United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has urged Russia and the United States to influence all sides in Syria to ensure security of a UN aid convoy to Aleppo. Aid convoy…