Dar calls for immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza
JORDAN: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. He made call during his meeting with United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres in Jordan on sidelines of high...
'Upgraded version' of CPEC well in focus during PM Shehbaz's visit: China
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian conducted briefing in which he responded to queries regarding "Main achievements and highlights" of Premier Shehbaz's much-anticipated visit to Beijing from June 4 to 8. Lin Jian said. "Presiden...
40 killed, dozens wounded in Israeli strike on UN school: Gaza officials
GAZA: Forty people were killed and 73 were wounded in an Israeli attack on Nuseirat School in Gaza Strip, director of Gaza government media office Ismail Al-Thawabta and Gaza Health Ministry official has told Reuters. Two officials added that 14 chil...
Pakistan to become 'great nation' by implementing Chinese success model
BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his resolve to make Pakistan a great nation and regain its position by following Chinese development model through utmost hard work and sharp focus on industrial and agricultural progress. "If we foll...
Modi set to take PM oath for 3rd time on June 8 as allies pledge support
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be sworn-in for record-equalling third term on June 8, after key allies pledged their continued support day after humbling election verdict that saw his party lose its majority in Parlia...
146 countries now recognise Palestinian state
GAZA: Israeli bombardment in Gaza has revived global push for Palestinians to be given state of their own, AFP reported. Slovenia became latest country to recognise state of Palestine, breaking with long-held view of Western powers that Palestinians...
INDIAN ELECTIONS 2024: Is Modi coming back? Congress graph too high
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance was headed for narrow majority as vote-counting in general election neared completion, with its tally well short of an expected landslide in surprise setback for populist leader. Modi's own Bh...
India's BJP witnesses 'worst defeat' in Ayodhya
NEW DELHI: India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party conceded defeat in constituency where inauguration of grand Hindu temple just months ago by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen as an event that would cement his legacy and party's poll victory. BJP...
‘ Israeli PM war criminal’: US Senator Bernie
Washington: US Senator Bernie Sanders has said it was “Very sad day” for US that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was invited to address joint meeting of Congress. “Netanyahu is war criminal. I certainly will not attend,&rd...
KSA intensifies crackdown on unauthorised Hajj pilgrims
Makkah: Saudi authorities have launched nationwide crackdown on pilgrims attempting to perform sacred ritual without valid permit. Stringent measures, effective from June 2, aim to safeguard well-being of all pilgrims and maintain order in holy citie...
