Western sanctions on Iran hostile, unhelpful: Iranian FM
Amman: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that new Western sanctions against Iran were “Hostile action” and would not help to resolve regional tensions, state media reported. “New Western sanctions against Iran are co...
‘Clear indications’ India violated Canada’s sovereignty: PM Trudeau
Ottawa: Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were “Clear indications” that India had violated Canadian sovereignty, as countries row over killing of Sikh separatist on Canadian soil last year that Ottawa blamed on New D...
Pak-Russia ties to expand cooperation in various sectors
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development for international relations in the region, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan and his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Mishustin, met on the sidelines of the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Coun...
South Korea honours two women with civilian medals for each having 13 children
Seoul: South Korea’s health and welfare ministry has awarded civilian service medals to two women for giving birth to 13 children each, amid country’s ongoing struggle with sharply declining birth rate. Eom Gye-suk, 60, received Seongnyu...
PM Shehbaz, Chinese premier Li inaugurate Gwadar Airport
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that completion of Gwadar International Airport demonstrated Chinese leadership’s commitment and dedication to advancing Pakistan’s underdeveloped regions and advancing its economic agenda. Sp...
Canada, India expel each other’s diplomats in escalating dispute over 2023 assassination
Ottawa: Canada and India each expelled six diplomats in tit-for-tat moves as part of an escalating dispute over June 2023 assassination of Sikh activist in Canada. Senior Canadian government official said that Canada was expelling six Indian diplomat...
Saba Qamar leads Way: UNICEF’s first National Ambassador for child rights
Renowned Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has been appointed as National Ambassador for child rights by United Nations Children’s Fund. This significant announcement comes just ahead of International Day of Girl Child, which aims to highlight girls...
China to work with Pakistan to protect Chinese personnel
ISLAMABAD: China said it would work with Pakistan to protect safety and security of Chinese personnel and projects and institutions in Pakistan, following killing of two Chinese engineers claimed by banned outfit Baloch Liberation Army. Mao Ning, Chi...
Meghan sparks speculation with bold new look at LA Gala
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, continues to draw attention with her bold moves in the entertainment world, as she made a striking solo appearance at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles gala this past weekend. The event, held on Saturday, saw...
IIOJK elects first govt since India's direct control
HELD SRINAGAR: Indian-administered Kashmir elected its first government since restive Himalayan territory was brought under New Delhi's direct control, as voters backed opposition parties to lead its regional assembly. As results were announced, with...
