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Pakistan condemns latest US drone strike in N Waziristan
Government terms Wednesday's drone strike a ‘violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.’
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Russia grants Snowden three-year residence
The 31-year-old US fugitive is wanted in the United States on espionage charges
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Iraqi militants remove crosses from churches, burn manuscripts: patriarch
Militants in Iraq have driven out thousands of Christians from churches that were previously occupied as shelters.
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Justin Bieber chats with education activist Malala Yousufzai on Facetime
Bieber expresses his excitement about wanting to meet Malala in person and discussing how he can support her fund
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Militant offensive sparks mass Iraq exodus
Islamic State members moved in overnight after withdrawal of Kurdish peshmerga troops
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US, Iran to hold nuclear talks today
Senior US, Iranian officials to meet in Geneva for talks about Tehran's disputed nuclear program: US State Department
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Yemeni troops kill 7 Qaeda suspects: Military
Clash erupted after 'al Qaeda gunmen' attacked military headquarters in the city of Sayun
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Putin's approval rating soars to 87 percent in Russia
Nearly one in 10 Russians polled by the independent Levada research centre say they approved of Putin's policies
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India's Goa to set up detention centre for overstaying tourists
Goa's CM Manohar Parrikar says facility will be set up within two to three months with help of central govt
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Obama backs Mideast truce efforts, seeks easing of Gaza isolation
While condemning Hamas, Obama urged eventual 'formula' to ease hardships of ordinary Palestinians
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Preferential trade: Turkey ready to sign PTA, blames Pakistan for delay
Accord will grant concessions on export of goods to Turkey
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Peak Inspirations: Climbing duo to be immortalised in travelling art exhibit
The two met their end in an avalanche on K2 in 2013; Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for endeavour.
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Unbearable
The reality of all this horror is censored and unseen by a world that would rather not look.
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The geopolitics of Gaza
3rd phase of Arab Spring is currently playing out with Saudi Arabia & Egypt squeezing out forces of upheaval in region
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Govt establishes Crisis Management Cell to evacuates expats in Libya
Pakistan Embassy at Tripoli has already facilitated evacuation of over 2500 Pakistanis to Tunisia.
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Indian army official arrested for leaking sensitive information to 'Pakistani' Facebook friend
Official alleged to have passed on information about locations of missile units, movement of units and officers
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Nepal says 156 people killed in landslide, ends search
Operations to clear the remaining debris could resume if the area was declared safe in the future.
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Indian photoshoot echoing gang-rape sparks outrage
The project called "The Wrong Turn" appeared in his online portfolio in recent days before being taken down
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Saudi men banned from marrying Pakistani women
New law also bars men from marrying women from Bangladesh, Chad and Burma
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Saudi gives $1 bn as Lebanon seeks arms to battle rebels
Regional heavyweight is already financing $3 billion package of French military equipment and arms for Lebanon's army
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Dutch firm to conduct MH370 underwater search
Dutch firm will conduct deep-water search in Indian Ocean for missing MH370 from Sep, says Australia
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UN condemns militants over attacks on Iraq's Yazidi minority
Officials warn that Yazidi risk being massacred or starved into extinction
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Israel, Palestinians poles apart at Cairo talks
One of the Palestinians' key demands will be the lifting of Israel's blockade.
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China quake toll nears 600 as volunteers told to stay away
China's ministry of civil affairs says 2,401 people have been injured while more than 80,000 homes have collapsed
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China bans beards, veils from Xinjiang city's buses in security bid
Authorities will also prohibit those who wear head scarves and clothing with crescent moon and star
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Staving off a crisis: Nawaz urges OIC to tackle Gaza crisis
PM shares a copy of the resolution adopted by NA on Gaza with OIC’s secretary general
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UK MPs demand end to Israeli restrictions on Palestinian land
The call comes a day after Baroness Sayeeda Warsi resigned as a government minister in protest against Gaza killings.
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Businessmen in India to discuss trade potential
Delegation to meet counterparts in New Delhi.
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A tale of two shelters: Israelis and Palestinians united in fear
260,000 of the Gaza Strip's population of 1.8 million have taken refuge in schools and other institutions run by UN
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Pakistan demands Afghanistan hand over Mullah Fazlullah
Aziz says, Pakistan will fully protect its border and retaliate to any fire from across the border
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Two star US general reportedly killed, German general injured in Afghanistan attack
ISAF confirm incident and death of a service member but did not confirm the nationality or rank of the soldier
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Israel withdraws troops, 72-hour Gaza truce begins
Ground forces depart Gaza, destroy 32 tunnels
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RAF Jets escort Qatar Airways plane into Manchester airport after bomb threat
A Reuters photographer saw armed police remove a handcuffed male passenger from the plane
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Gaza falls silent as three-day ceasefire takes hold
Israel says its troops have withdrawn after destroying a sophisticated network of cross-border attack tunnels.
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Israel's Operation Protective Edge in Gaza
A 3-day truce is being observed in Gaza on the 29th day of the deadly confrontation between Israel and Hamas
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Moscow threatens to block BBC Russian service: Report
Threat comes after network aired an interview with Siberian activist who asked people to attend unsanctioned protest
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Earthquake strikes South Africa
The tremor was also felt in neighbouring countries of Botswana and Mozambique
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Nearly 120 feared drowned in Bangladesh ferry disaster
Around 100 survivors were pulled from the waters on Monday, and four bodies have been found
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UK minister Sayeeda Warsi resigns over Gaza
British PM Cameron says he is sorry to receive Warsi's resignation, thanks her for her service and support.
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Cross-border attacks: Afghanistan summons Pakistan’s envoy
Kabul’s foreign ministry accuses Pakistan of plotting a major attack in Hesarak.
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Israel, Palestinians agree 72-hour truce from Tuesday: source
Israel says more Gaza missions despite destroying tunnels
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Pakistanis spend nearly half of their income on food: Report
An average Pakistani spends 47.7 per cent of their house hold budget on food consumed at home.
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Govt seeking to evacuate upto 6,000 Pakistanis from war-torn Libya
They will be evacuated to Tunisia, from where they will be able to fly to Pakistan.
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India's mysterious Modi reveals his Nepalese foster son
The prime minister is known to be extremely secretive about his personal life
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Raheel Sharif leaves for Australia on 4-day official visit
ISPR says COAS will also meet senior defence and military leadership of Australia during his visit
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China blames safety violations as plant blast toll rises
Death toll rises to 75 on Monday, up from 71 on Sunday, with 185 people still receiving treatment for injuries
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Civilians suffer in Ukraine clashes as MH17 probe gathers pace
Fighting between govt forces and pro-Russian rebels leave at least 10 civilians dead in eastern Ukraine
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Bangladesh ferry sinks with up to 200 on board
Police say 50 passengers have been rescued after boat sank around 30 kilometres south of Dhaka
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Turkey's 11 presidents from Ataturk to Gul
Turkish voters will directly elect their head of state for first time in country's modern history in Sunday's election
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Israel declares 7-hour Gaza truce after fury over school strike
Unilateral truce comes after world powers fiercely condemn attack that left 10 Palestinians sheltering at school dead

















































