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Rouhani promises to punish those behind Ukrainian plane's downing
Iranian president tells his Ukrainian counterpart that culprits would be brought to justice
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Female presenter wins equal pay claim against BBC
Samina Ahmed, who argued she was owed almost £700,000 in back pay, welcomes ruling
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Dr Zakir Naik says Modi offered him ‘safe passage’ in return for supporting Kashmir move
Famous evangelist says he 'flatly' refused the offer, which is unconstitutional and against Kashmiris
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Tsai Ing-wen wins landslide in Taiwan election
She pitched herself as defender of liberal democratic values against authoritarian shadow cast by China
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DG ISPR dismisses Indian army chief’s threat as ‘routine rhetoric for domestic consumption’
Maj-Gen Asif Ghafoor says Pakistan’s armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any act of Indian aggression
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Ex-Afghan president Hamid Karzai meets ailing Nawaz Sharif in London
Former Afghanistan president prays for PML-N supremo’s quick recovery
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India army chief threatens to invade Azad Kashmir
If parliament wants and govt orders, Indian army will take control of AJK, says Gen Naravane
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Award-winning journalist Saima Mohsin opens up about her 'crippling' health issues
Mohsin's foot was crushed in freak accident covering Palestine-Israel conflict which led to nerve damage
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Drought ignites human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe
Wild animals in Zimbabwe were responsible for the deaths of at least 36 people in 2019
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India blows up luxury high-rises over environmental violations
Over 2,000 residents living in the neighbourhood were evacuated as a part of safety measures
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Blast hits US army vehicle in southern Afghanistan
Taliban spokesperson claims blast destroyed the vehicle, killing all on board
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At least 12 dead in migrant boat sinking: Greek coastguard
There were no immediate details on the identity of those on board
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Iran Guards commander accepts responsibility for downed plane
Says he will obey whatever decision is taken
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North Korea says will resume US talks if demands fully met
Pyongyang says it has received Donald Trump's letter wishing a happy birthday to leader Kim Jong Un
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Canada, under pressure at home over plane crash, warns Iran world is watching
Iran says it will allow Canadian, US and other international officials to participate in the plane crash investigation
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Trump impeachment charges may go to Senate as early as next week
Democrats are trying to convince a few moderate Republican senators to allow witnesses
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As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice
Hundreds of thousands of people participated in demonstrations nationwide since Modi govt adopted anti-Muslim bill
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Australia fires 'long way from over' but rain brings relief
Australia experienced its driest and hottest year on record in 2019
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Recap: Planes hit by missiles over the past four decades
Boeing 737 crashed on Wednesday killing all 176 passengers and crew on board
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Ukraine president wants punishment, compensation for airliner downed by Iran
We insist on a full admission of guilt: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
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Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
The Paris deal was dragged partly over the line thanks to more than a year of shuttle diplomacy by host France
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US piles on sanctions pain against Iran
While President Trump says he will not respond further militarily, Washington is intent on maintaining pressure
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Oman's Sultan Qaboos dies; cousin sworn in as new ruler
PM Imran extends deepest condolences to the people of Oman, terms Sultan Qaboos as Pakistan’s trusted friend
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Australia fires 'long way from over' but rain brings relief
Thousands took to the streets calling on Australia's govt to take stronger action on climate change
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Washington turns down Iraqi call to remove troops
Meanwhile, the US imposes more sanctions on Iran after Iran's attack on US troops in Iraq
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Iran 'deeply regrets' accidental shooting down of Ukrainian airliner: President Rouhani
Iran's FM also offered his country's profound regrets, apologies and condolences
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Iran says its forces shot down passenger plane due to human error
Iran had initially denied that the plane was shot down
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US rejects Iraqi request to pull out American troops
Seeking to tighten pressure on its arch foe, US imposes more sanctions on Iran responding to an attack on US troops
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Dutch spy agency blames Iranian missile for Ukrainian jet crash
Crash occurred after Tehran launched missiles at US forces in Iraq in response to killing of a top Iranian general
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Bond of silence buys freedom in Indian Occupied Kashmir
Detainees forced to sign bond banning them from speaking against Modi policies in the disputed valley after release
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Senate panel discusses plight of Pakistani murder accused in China
Asks Foreign Office to approach Baitul Maal for funds for out-of-court settlement
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US imposes more sanctions on Iran for missile attacks on American targets
Targets of the sanctions mainly included Iran's manufacturing, mining and textile sectors
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Spanish national hunts season’s third markhor in Gilgit-Baltistan
John March pays $83,000 for obtaining a hunting permit
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Infant deaths, poor conditions at Indian hospital spark uproar
Recent spike in fatalities at a state-run institution in India triggers a row between two main political parties
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Prof Attaur Rahman honoured with Chinese highest scientific award
Move comes in recognition of eminent scientist collaborations with China in organic chemistry, other emerging fields
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British woman jailed for posing as a boy to lure girls into relationships
Gemma Watts creates an online persona as Jake Waton to use social media for striking relationships with girls
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Australia urges quarter of a million to flee as winds fan huge bushfires
Authorities send emergency texts to 240,000 people in Victoria, telling them to leave
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Stocks march back to record highs as Middle East tensions ease
Investors look towards prospects of improved global growth
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Germany rejects Trump call to ditch Iran 2015 nuclear pact
Deal has been unravelling ever since Trump withdrew US from agreement in 2018
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Trump sends North Korea's Kim birthday greetings
Kim’s birthday is believed to be Jan 8, though his secretive regime never confirmed date
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Pakistan steps up efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions
FM Qureshi calls Russian, Iraqi counterparts as well as meets Iranian envoy
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Trump says China trade deal may be signed shortly after January 15
The White House has not immediately responded to a request for clarification of Trump’s comments
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Boeing documents show employees mocked US regulators
The communications include exchanges among Boeing test pilots that speak of problems with flight simulators
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India top court says Occupied Kashmir internet shutdown unconstitutional
Says an indefinite suspension of the internet is a violation of the country's telecoms rules
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US House votes to rein in Trump's war powers as US-Iran tensions stay high
The measure now goes to the Senate, which is controlled by Trump’s Republican Party, and faces an uphill battle
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Informants in Iraq, Syria helped US kill Iran's Soleimani: sources
The US department of defence declines to comment on whether informants in Iraq and Syria played a role in the attacks
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Iran likely downed Ukraine airliner with missiles, Canada's Trudeau says, citing intelligence
Trudeau said his government will not rest until it had obtained closure, transparency, accountability and justice
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Afghanistan starts repatriating Da’ish families to Pakistan
In 1st phase 50 women, 76 children will be handed over to their Pakistani relatives, says official
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In India, average 91 rapes and 80 murders reported daily in 2018
According to NRCB data, overall crime numbers show an increase of 1.3 per cent in registration of cases over 2017
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Saudi Arabia condemns 'Iranian violations of Iraqi sovereignty'
Iranian missiles targeted two Iraqi bases including Ain al-Asad which houses US troops
















































