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UN identifies 112 firms linked to Israeli settlements
Among businesses on the list are a range of large international companies, including Airbnb, Alstom, Booking.com
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'Novel coronavirus hitting global postal services'
At least eight countries have stopped deliveries of letters and parcels in China amid corona epidemic
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Turkish president to arrive in Islamabad today on crucial two-day visit
Erdogan’s trip comes against the backdrop of regional and international development, say observers
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India takes European diplomats on trip to IOK ahead of EU parliament vote
A proposed vote in EU parliament next month could chastise New Delhi for its controversial actions in Occupied Kashmir
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Every little bit counts: Comoros donates €100 to China to help fight coronavirus
World Health Organisation urges global unity to combat the grave threat
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Erdogan’s Pakistan visit ‘golden opportunity’ to boost trade ties
Turkish president’s visit to help boost bilateral trade volume, Pakistani businessmen say
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Pope dismisses proposal to ordain married men as priests in Amazon
The proposal has alarmed conservatives who fear it can lead to a change in the commitment to celibacy among priests
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Mass shooting puts Thai army officers' side deals under scrutiny
The killings on the weekend put a spotlight on some of its own members’ questionable dealings
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Iran denies satellite programme has military dimension
Defence Minister Amir Hatami says Iran is just doing the same as 'all other countries'
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Kremlin urges 'implementation' of Syria deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan discusss de-escalation of the Syrian crisis
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Top US diplomat Alice Wells inspired by Pakistani women serving in UN peacekeeping mission
First Pakistani all-female group of 15 peacekeepers received medals last week
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Man threatens to torch himself after virus cancels birthday
After authorities cancel his birthday banquet, he tied firecrackers around his waist
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Australian senator claims 'eco-terrorists' caused bushfires
Over months blazes scorched more than 10 million hectares in country's east and south, killing at least 33 people
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US State Dept seeks funds to resume military training for Pakistan
Pakistan will receive $3.5 million for resumption of the IMET facility if request is authorised by Congress
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US-Taliban breakthrough appears closer as Ghani reports progress
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls Ghani, informs him about developments in the talks
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Beloved communal hotpot falls victim to Hong Kong virus fears
Retail, tourism, and entertainment industries have been similarly hit
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Sudan: key dates in Darfur crisis
More than 2,300 killed in 2010, according to the UN
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Businessman Andrew Yang ends eclectic US presidential bid
The entrepreneur who ran for president with no political background, had surprised observers by qualifying for debates
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Coronavirus cases fall, experts disagree over whether peak is near
While Chinese officials say the situation is under control, WHO warns the epidemic poses a global threat
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Erdogan vows more retaliation against Syrian regime
Turkish officials said Monday that 101 Syrian regime soldiers have been neutralised
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New bill in Utah would remove bigamy from felony list
Those who practised it could face up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000
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Iraq cleric Sadr dissolves units accused of deadly protest attacks
Mohammad Allawi has until March 2 to form his cabinet, which would need a vote of confidence from parliament
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UNSC asked to vote Wednesday in support of Libya ceasefire: diplomats
It calls for the continuation of talks between representatives of Libya's warring parties
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Biden: from Democratic frontrunner to edge of collapse
With the rise of leftist Bernie Sanders, Biden faced a severe uphill climb in New Hampshire
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Four survive 32 days adrift in Pacific
Survivors comprise two men, a woman and a girl aged about 12
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Beyond the UN: The conflict mediators who go where others fear to tread
With the UN restrained by competing interests and govt treading cautiously, mediators are increasingly taking over
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The brothels of Daulatdia: Sex workers to get 'honourable' funeral
Islamic leaders have for decades rejected funeral prayers for sex workers because they view prostitution as immoral
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At least 15 refugees drown after boat sinks off Bangladesh
More than 50 others missing as the vessel tried to reach Malaysia
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Indonesia criticises US study concerns over no coronavirus cases
Indonesian health minister calls report 'insulting', says country has proper testing equipment
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'Exhausted': Doctors at China's virus epicentre overworked and unprotected
Some doctors have even worn diapers to avoid having to take off the equipment, says a health official
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Party of India PM Modi stung in New Delhi election
After a vitriolic campaign in which BJP defended a controversial new nationality law
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Japan cruise ship coronavirus cases climb to 174
Four among those hospitalised are in serious condition, either on a ventilator or in ICU
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China's aviation regulator hopes countries will lift virus-related travel curbs soon
The Civil Aviation Administration will continue to lobby authorities to subsidise airlines hurt by travel curbs
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UK team tests China virus vaccine on mice
Researchers say their ultimate goal is to have an effective, safe way of halting the virus by the end of 2020
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Sanders narrowly wins New Hampshire Democratic primary, Biden lags badly
Moderate Pete Buttigieg remains second place after edging out Sanders in last week’s first nominating contest in Iowa
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China virus death toll tops 1,100 as new cases fall
More than 44,600 people have now been infected by the new virus
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Man locks up father to bar him from voting for BJP in Delhi election
Man later reveals that he took the step after he got inspired from his friend who performed the stunt with his parents
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'Voice of Kashmiris have now been heard across the world'
AJK president urges UN to come off the fence and help liberate the Kashmiris from decades-long captivity
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WATCH: Doctor advises patients dance to fight coronavirus
China tightens restrictions at the already lockeddown epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak on Tuesday
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China hails Senate resolution of support on battle with coronavirus
Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Beijing ready to strengthen cooperation with Islamabad to combat epidemic
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'Saudi-Qatar talks to end lengthy Gulf dispute falter'
Riyadh wanted Qatar to first demonstrate a fundamental change in its foreign policy, say sources
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US, German spies plundered Pakistan, India secrets via Swiss encryption firm
Swiss company is top supplier of devices for encoding communications to 120 countries from and after World War II
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Arab Israeli village vandalised by suspected Jewish extremists
The slogans 'Jews awaken' and 'Stop assimilating' were scrawled on a mosque and another building in Jish
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'Covid-19': UN health agency coins new name for novel coronavirus
WHO chief explains the new name Covid-19, 'co' stood for 'corona', 'vi' for 'virus' and 'd' for 'disease'
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Modi concedes defeat in key New Delhi election
Congratulations to Arvind Kejriwal for the victory in Delhi Assembly Elections, tweets Indian PM
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Iran taunts US on anniversary of shah's ouster
Tehran and Washington have been enemies since 1979, when the government of US-backed shah was toppled
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India readying $2.6 billion US naval helicopter deal ahead of Trump trip
PM Modi is trying to pull out all the stops for Trump’s trip in a bid to reaffirm strategic ties
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Indian couple gets jail in Singapore's first labour trafficking conviction
Couple also found guilty of forcing one of the women into sex work
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Pakistan, Turkey to discuss issues confronting Muslim World
Turkish President Erdogan set to reach Islamabad on Thursday for his 4th visit to Pakistan
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Kremlin installs new Ukraine negotiator
Ties between Ukraine and Russia were shredded after a bloody uprising ousted a Kremlin-backed regime in 2014

















































