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Iran's leader gets locally made coronavirus vaccine shot
Iran, with a population of 83 million, recorded 83,588 deaths from coronavirus, the highest toll in the Middle East
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Russia says Iran nuclear deal is 'within reach'
Iran and six world powers adjourned nuclear talks on Sunday for consultations in their capitals
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Biden meets Afghan leaders as US troops leave, fighting rages
Affirming US support for Ghani as he confronts Taliban gains, a surge in Covid cases and political infighting in Kabul
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Longest Covid-19 case: British man tests positive 43 times
Smith tested negative 305 days after his first positive test result
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Three killed in stabbings in German town of Wuerzburg
Police arrested a 24-year-old Somali man suspected to be the attacker
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First Covid-19 case could have emerged in China in Oct 2019 - study
Study says most likely date for virus's emergence Nov 17, 2019, and it probably already spread globally by Jan 2020
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Iran dismisses Canada report on downing of airline as 'highly politicised'
Ottawa complains that Iran's official explanation did not answer many important questions about the incident
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If darkness was a place
Writer Leigh Bardugo attempts to take a common trope of fantasy from the figurative to one that is quite literal
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IIOJK leadership unanimous on revoking Aug 2019 steps
PM Modi meets 14 party leaders for crucial talks on disputed region’s future
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'High probability' of civil war in Afghanistan after NATO withdrawal: Russia
Defence minister says alliance, during its presence in the country for 20 years, failed to achieve any tangible result
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‘Committed to restoring statehood’, Modi tells IIOJK leaders
All leaders demanded full-fledged statehood, says Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad after meeting with Indian PM
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US to add warning about rare heart inflammation to mRNA vaccines
Inflammation in adolescents, young adults is ‘likely linked to the vaccines but benefits outweigh the risk’, says CDC
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Manure hunt underway after India thieves steal cow dung
In recent years, many Indian states have been encouraging farmers to sell cow poo for organic farming
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Twenty-eight civilians killed in northern Afghan province as fighting intensifies
Taliban had taken more than 50 of 370 districts & was positioned to take control of provincial capitals, says UN envoy
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China welcomes closer 'Belt and Road' partnerships’: President Xi
Over the past eight years, 140 countries have signed cooperation agreements with China under the BRI
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Luxury in the clouds: Shanghai opens world's highest hotel
The hotel occupies top floors of the 632-metre (more than 2,000 feet) Shanghai Tower in the city's financial district
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UK tells Russia: We will not accept unlawful interference with innocent passage
Defence minister Ben Wallace says Russian aircraft flew around 500 feet (152.4 m) above the Defender
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Indigenous group in Canada announces discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves
Weeks after the discovery of other children's remains shook the country
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Copenhagen tops Monocle's list of best cities for quality of life
Zurich, Helsinki, Stockholm and Tokyo rounded out the top five as Monocle resumed its rankings after a one-year hiatus
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Oman urges Israel to create independent Palestinian state
With East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian state says Oman's foreign minister
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Indonesia jails cleric for four years over spread of false Covid-19 information
Hundreds of Rizieq's supporters gather outside the East Jakarta court
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India's Modi to hold first talks with occupied Kashmir leaders since removal of autonomy
Alliance leaders will push for restoration of IIOJK's status , says a spokesperson of alliance of regional parties
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Britain risks missing climate targets due to lack of policies: advisers
The country is also hosting international climate talks in November in Glasgow
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PM, Bill Gates discuss polio eradication, pandemic response
Premier encourages Microsoft to further expand its footprint in Pakistan
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Saudi-led coalition destroys 4 Houthi drones headed towards kingdom
The explosives-laden drones were directed towards the kingdom's southern region
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LHC points to several defects in blasphemy case
Judgment expresses dismay that TT Singh judge decided case against Christian couple in slipshod manner
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Iran says foils sabotage attack on atomic energy agency building
Iran had earlier accused the Jewish state of being behind an attack on its Natanz uranium enrichment plant in April
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AstraZeneca, Pfizer shots beat Delta virus
Research by University of Oxford concluded that the shots generated antibodies that could neutralise new variants
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US agrees to lift oil sanctions on Iran, says Tehran
About 1,040 Trump-era sanctions will be lifted under the agreement, says outgoing president’s chief of staff
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Afghan hospital burns after attack; Taliban seize border post in north
Taliban spokesmen Zabihullah Mujahid denied responsibility for the attack on the hospital
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US panel to review heart inflammation cases after Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
The CDC has been investigating cases of heart inflammation mainly in young men for several months
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Russian forces reportedly fire warning shots at British destroyer in Black Sea
HMS Defender left Russian waters soon after the incident, says the Russian ministry
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From burgers to airfare, discount offers stack up for inoculated Indians
Discounts on items are being offered by Indian firms keen to lure people to get vaccinated
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More doses flown in to improve vaccination drive
Special PIA flight brings in 2m Sinovac jabs
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Turkey, Azerbaijan laud Pakistan efforts for Afghan peace
COAS calls for increased cooperation for region’s stability
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Krispy Kreme eyes $4b valuation
The company plans to sell about 26.7 million shares priced between $21 and $24 per share
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Biden criticised for ignoring Pakistan over Afghan drawdown
US senator questions how troop withdrawal can be effective without coordinating with Islamabad
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UN agency says 41 million on verge of famine
Says it needs to raise $6 billion immediately to reach those at risk, in 43 countries
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Will judge Iran's new president by 'reality on ground': Saudi Arabia
Kingdom also opposes Iran’s nuclear deal that Tehran and Washington are trying to revive in indirect talks
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Taliban capture Afghanistan's main ‘Tajikistan border crossing’
UN envoy urges Security Council to do all it could to push parties back to the negotiating table
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Iran accuses US of meddling for criticising election
Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline judge who is under US sanctions, secured victory
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North Korea warns US misinterpreting signals risks disappointment
Kim's warning to US came as recently appointed US representative for North Korea, Sung Kim, was visiting South Korea
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Kremlin says people without vaccine or immunity in Russia will have limited work options
Putin warned that the coronavirus situation in some Russian regions was getting worse
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Secrets tumble out of Afghan war closet
As Afghanistan heads to end game, closely guarded war secrets start to emerge exposing parties in conflict
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More than 8,500 children used as soldiers in 2020: UN
2,674 children were killed and 5,748 injured in various conflicts
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Survivors share what they wore after PM Imran blames women's clothing for rape
PM Imran faces backlash on controversial statement about linking women's clothing to sexual violence
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Russians' return boosts Turkish tourism prospects
Tourism revenues dived two-thirds to $12 billion last year and made a weak start in 2021
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Vaccinated Brits could be back on Europe's beaches soon
Britain is working on easing travel restrictions for the fully vaccinated
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Mandatory mask rules extended in Sydney as Covid-19 cluster grows
Ten new locally acquired cases were reported in NSW on Tuesday
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Meet Daniyal Ahmed, the bansuri nawaz challenging norms of the music world
Apart from being an anthropologist, curator, and producer Ahmed is also the co-founder of Karachi Community Radio.

















































