World
More News
-
Why are Indian farmers protesting, and what can Modi do?
Farm incomes have remained largely stagnant and the sector is in sore need of investment and modernisation
-
South Korea reports record 950 cases in Covid-19 'emergency'
PM Chung Sye-kyun says the government will make all-out efforts to halt the third wave
-
UK navy to help protect fishing waters in case of no-deal Brexit
Two vessels will be deployed at sea with two on standby in case EU fishing boats enter the EEZ
-
US FDA authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use
Healthcare workers and elderly people in long-term care facilities are expected to be the main recipients
-
One killed as multiple rockets hit Kabul
No group has claimed the attack so far
-
Gang of women offering sexual favours attack footballer in Dubai
One of the gang members was sentenced to two years in jail, to be followed by deportation
-
'Breakthrough': Scientists identify genetic variants linked to severe Covid-19
Development could see new and existing drugs help patients survive the illness
-
Iran protests to Turkey over alleged 'meddling' by Erdogan
Turkish President recited an Azeri-Iranian poem about division of Azerbaijan’s territory between Russia and Iran
-
Nuclear war between India and Pakistan 'a visible reality': AJK president
World would pay a heavy price if global community does not come forward to resolve Kashmir dispute, says Masood Khan
-
No deal on Brexit trade 'very very likely', British PM Johnson says
Britain quit the EU in January but remains an informal member until Dec. 31
-
AstraZeneca hitches ride with Russia's Sputnik in vaccine race
Trials will start by end of the year and Russia wants to jointly produce new vaccine if it is proven to be effective
-
Erdogan says US sanctions would 'disrespect' Turkey
Confronting Turkey with a matter like CAATSA is disrespectful to a very important NATO partner, says Turkish president
-
Analysis: World watches as first-mover Britain probes adverse reactions to Pfizer vaccine
Officials from around the world keen to get information about the two reported cases of anaphylaxis
-
At least two hurt in suspected bomb attack in Russia's North Caucasus
No immediate comment from authorities
-
Armenian protesters try to storm government building
More than 40 people arrested in protests demanding prime minister’s resignation
-
Greece to allow hair salons, bookstores reopen for Christmas
Greece has registered 121,253 cases of the coronavirus and 3,370 deaths in total
-
WHO urges firm community role in virus vaccine campaign
WHO, other partners provide technical support to countries in Africa to prepare for successful vaccine rollout
-
One year on, Wuhan market at epicentre of virus outbreak remains barricaded and empty
Chinese diplomats and state media have said they believe the market is not the origin but the victim of the disease
-
Pakistan lauds progress in intra-Afghan talks, warns against spoilers’ intrigues
Says PM Imran has consistently maintained that conflict in Afghanistan can only end through political settlement
-
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris jointly named Time's 'Person of the Year'
With Trump among three other finalists in the running this year, Time says
-
Cambridge International announces running two exam series in June, November 2021
Schools will be able to request exemptions from some exam papers, like science practicals and language speaking tests
-
Explainer: India's smear campaign against Pakistan
New Delhi's web of disinformation tactics to defame Pakistan broken down
-
Global community urged to help end rising human rights violations in IIOJK
World must settle Kashmir dispute as per wishes of Kashmiris, says UK parliamentarian
-
Trump finalises sweeping asylum restrictions in last-minute immigration push
The latest restrictions are set to take effect on January 11, just nine days before Biden, a Democrat, takes office
-
India 'totally responsible' for current military standoff: China
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson dismisses New Delhi’s accusation that Beijing had violated multiple agreements
-
Macron bestows France's highest award on Egypt’s Sisi
Macron decorated Sisi with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour during the visit
-
Restriction on freedom of expression urged as UK activist reminds Macron of French law
French president has limited knowledge about freedom of expression and human rights, says Aman Project chief
-
Russia to join drills with NATO member ships off Pakistan
AMAN-2021 anti-piracy drills are set to be held in waters near Karachi in February 2021
-
Fight climate change like we battle Covid-19, says Paris Accord's chief negotiator
Says, unfortunately, we are not doing as much to fight climate change as we are to tackle the fallout from Covid
-
Azerbaijan's struggle with Armenia not over: Erdogan
Karabakh's freedom will be the beginning of a new era in the region, says Turkish president
-
Moderna begins study of Covid-19 vaccine in adolescents
Pfizer is also studying its vaccine candidate in participants as young as 12
-
Indian government offers concessions as farmers intensify protests
Huge crowds are out on the streets around Delhi since November demanding repealing of recent agriculture legislation
-
Brexit hangs in the balance ahead of new Sunday deadline
Failure to reach an agreement would snarl borders, shock financial markets and sow chaos through supply chains
-
Female journalist killed by gunmen in Afghanistan
An incident that underscores an increasing trend of violence against journalists in the country
-
Burying the dead: Myanmar's Muslim Covid volunteers
The country's teeming commercial hub Yangon becomes a virus hotspot
-
Germany battles soaring virus deaths as Biden makes vaccine vow
In stark contrast to Britain doling out the first approved jabs in the Western world on Tuesday
-
Human-made materials now outweigh Earth's entire biomass: study
At the current rate, the weight of human impact may exceed 3 teratonnes by 2040
-
UNGA adopts four disarmament-related resolutions by Pakistan
Diplomats say the approval of resolutions by the UNGA was as an acknowledgement of Pakistan’s commitment to peace
-
China's 'vaccine diplomacy': A global charm offensive
China is stepping in to offer its homegrown jabs to poorer countries unlike wealthy countries
-
Explainer: What do the UK allergic reaction cases mean for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine
UK officials said there have been two reports of anaphylaxis and one of a possible allergic reaction
-
Former CIA chief claims Israel helped US locate Osama Bin Laden
John Brennan says Israel provided bits of pieces of information to help US raid Bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad
-
Oil turns negative after massive stock build
Crude stockpiles jumped unexpectedly in largest build since April
-
'India targets EU, UN with fake media, dead NGOs for anti-Pakistan propaganda'
‘Indian Chronicles' operation launched in 2005 aims at undermining Pakistan internationally
-
UK warns people with serious allergies to avoid Pfizer vaccine after two adverse reactions
NHS official says advice changed after two NHS workers reported anaphylactoid reactions after receivig vaccine
-
Indian atrocities highlighted on Day of Genocide Victims
International community urged to prosecute Indian personnel involved in state terrorism
-
Everest 'grows' as China, Nepal agree new height
New height of 8,848.86 meters is 86cm higher than previous height recorded by Nepal
-
Public outrage as couple caught having sex in hotel window during religious festival
Eyewitnesses look on in despair as police called in to probe incident after complaints received
-
Turkey's Erdogan shrugs off EU sanctions threat
EU says Turkey failed to help end a row with Greece and Cyprus over potential gas resources in eastern Mediterranean
-
Two small Iraqi oil wells set ablaze in 'terrorist attack', ministry says
The field overall produces 25,000 barrels per day (bpd), while two wells that were targeted produces only 2,000 bpd
-
Israel plans 2024 moonshot after first unmanned lander crashed
The project, named 'Beresheet 2', will launch two landing craft and an orbiter that would circle the moon for years