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Germany's vaccine regulator reports 31 cases of blood disorder after AstraZeneca shot
In nine cases, the affected people died
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WHO says Covid-19 origins study not extensive enough, cites data access 'difficulties'
Further data and studies will be needed to reach more robust conclusions, says WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom
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Pakistan, Iran review bilateral ties, Afghan peace process
FM Qureshi meets his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif on sidelines of Heart of Asia Conference in Dushanbe
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Afghanistan’s future will be decided at negotiation table: Taliban
Spokesman for Taliban's political office in Qatar shares group's vision on future of Afghanistan with Anadolu Agency
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ECP’s body holds Babar responsible for delay in PTI accounts probe
Says if petitioner continues to file applications, scrutiny committee will never be able to complete investigation
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Afghan president promises to step aside if election is held
At Heart of Asia summit, Ghani says he strongly supports holding elections at earliest possible time
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SC for using local resources in dam projects
Proposes that Wapda use steel from PSM in Diamer Bhasha dam
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Child unknowingly tweets from US nuclear command's account
Some jokingly said the cryptic tweet, ';l;;gmlxzssaw,' was a US nuclear launch code
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Venezuela calls Facebook suspension of Maduro 'digital totalitarianism'
President Maduro’s page suspended for violating its policies against spreading misinformation about Covid-19
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Stranded Suez Canal ship re-floated, undergoing checks: sources
Video posted on social media show the ship’s stern swung around, opening space in the canal
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India's coronavirus cases peak over 12 million for first time
A total of 68,020 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours
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New Abu Dhabi plant to manufacture Covid-19 vaccine from China's Sinopharm
Under a joint venture between Sinopharm and Abu Dhabi-based technology company Group 42
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Five injured, hundreds evacuated after blaze at Indonesia oil refinery
Videos shared on social media show huge flames engulfing the facility, while a large explosion can also be heard
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Kabul fears chaos if NATO troops rush to exit
Afghan national security adviser says Taliban hoping for chaos to grab power in absence of peace deal, foreign troops
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Aladdin's cave of goods stranded in Suez logjam
Industry experts estimated the total value of goods marooned at sea at anywhere between $3 billion and $9.6 billion
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Pakistan Navy participates in Asad Al Bahr-II exercise in Qatar
Exercise is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhance naval collaboration among the two navies
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WHO says virus origins report will be released on Tuesday
All hypotheses are on the table and warrant complete and further studies, says WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Thousands take to the streets in Myanmar after bloodiest day since coup
People took to the streets in towns across the country, determined to show their opposition to the military rule
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WHO report rules out lab-leak theory of novel coronavirus
Findings match what WHO officials said in the past about their conclusions following a Jan-Feb visit to China
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Traffic in Suez Canal resumes after stranded ship refloated
A shipping tracker showed the stranded ship is now positioned in the centre of the canal
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Saudi Arabia retains ban on Iftar gatherings, Itikaf at Khana-e-Kaaba, Masjid-e-Nabvi
Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Al-Sudais announces Ramazan plan to contain the spread of coronavirus
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'Pleased' with Pakistan's positive interactions with India, says China
China supports Pakistan's foreign policy of peace and good-neighbourliness, says Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson
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Russia jails woman for 12 years in Crimea for spying on behalf of Ukraine
Russia annexed the Crimea peninsula from Ukraine in 2014, drawing Western condemnation and tit-for-tat sanctions
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J&J, African Union in deal for up to 400 million Covid-19 shots
The virus has killed almost 121,000 people across Africa and infected 4.18 million
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White House warn of new surge as US Covid-19 cases rise
Hospitalisations also increased and deaths started to rise
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Taste and smell gone forever? The anguish of Covid survivors
Their disappearance, moreover, is compounded not just by nutritional problems but by anxiety and even depression
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Night curfew in Maharashtra state after record Covid spike
A higher Covid positive rate in high-rise residential buildings than in slums
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Suspected suicide bombing at Indonesian church wounds 14 people
Authorities looking into whether the attack was linked to recent arrests of suspected militants
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One dead, five wounded in stabbing at Vancouver library, suspect in custody
Police says lone suspect in custody
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Beijing enveloped in hazardous sandstorm, second time in two weeks
Beijing woke on Sunday morning shrouded in thick dust carrying high levels of hazardous particles
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Bangladesh violence spreads after Modi visit, attacks on Hindu temples, train
At least 10 protesters killed in clashes with police during demonstrations
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Troops fire at funeral as Myanmar mourns bloodiest day since coup
UN Special Rapporteur says the army was carrying out “mass murder” and calls on the world to isolate the junta
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Tugs, dredgers struggle to free ship blocking Suez Canal
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered preparations for possible removal of some of ship’s 18,300 containers
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Pope, on Palm Sunday, says devil taking advantage of pandemic
Last year we were shocked. This year we are more under pressure and the economic crisis has become heavy, says Francis
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Putin felt minor side effects from Covid-19 vaccine
Says he also had an uncomfortable feeling on the site of the injection
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UAE firm to manufacture Chinese Sinopharm vaccine from April
The announcement is an expansion of Chinese diplomacy in the Gulf region
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Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi rigged boats, drones: state media
Coalition also says it intercepted and destroyed three armed drones
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UK on track for second vaccine doses despite supply concerns
The vaccination programme would slow down in April due in part to a delay of a shipment from India’s Serum Institute
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Hidden borders of 'mysterious' continent Zealandia finally revealed
We're only just starting to discover Zealandia's secrets, says scientist Dr Derya
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Entire evidence in Daniel Pearl case doubtful: Supreme Court
Majority judges unveil their detailed verdict in US journalist murder case
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Germany warns third coronavirus wave could be the worst so far
100,000 new daily infections are not out of the question, says head of Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases
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US spy agencies warn Biden of possible Taliban takeover of Afghanistan -NY Times
The classified intelligence assessment was prepared last year for the Trump administration, the Times said
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Bhutan begins biggest vaccination drive against Covid-19
Himalayan kingdom launched its biggest inoculation drive against Covid-19
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India begins voting in two eastern states in key test for Modi
State elections come following a Covid-stricken year, and months of protests by farmers against agricultural reforms
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Aides to New York Governor Cuomo subpoenaed in sexual harassment probe: WSJ
Cuomo continues to resist pressure to resign following the flurry of accusations of sexual harassment or misconduct
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Police arrests 10 people at violent protest in Bristol, England
Thousands of demonstrators converged on the city centre ignoring Covid-19 restrictions
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Britain nearing vaccine deal with European Union: The Times
Europe’s troubled vaccine rollout has led to a quarrel with Britain
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Biden looks into taking action on 3D printer guns, imported firearms
Weighing executive orders aimed at reducing gun violence following two mass shootings
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Salvager hopes to free ship blocking Suez Canal by start of next week
Dozens of vessels wait in the waterway and around its northern and southern entrances for the blockage to be cleared
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At least 5 killed in anti-Modi protests in Bangladesh
4 killed in Chittagong, 1 in Brahmanbaria district, 50 others injured in Dhaka protest














































