North Korea’s Kim oversees test of multiple rocket launcher SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a multiple rocket launcher, state media said... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Aseefa did a Zardari rather than a Bhutto “Israel has retaliated….” “As expected, but there are no reports of casualties and no report of any damage... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
World At UN, Iran says it will make Israel ‘regret’ reprisals UNITED NATIONS: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday warned that Tehran would make Israel... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:14pm
Opinion Brent and Bibi Two bunch of people would have started this week with long faces. One, swing traders with long Brent positions... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
World How did some countries react to Iran’s retaliatory strike against Israel PARIS: Countries around the world condemned Iran’s strikes on Israel late Saturday, warning the attack threatened to... Updated 14 Apr, 2024 07:56pm
Editorials TTP and its Afghan hosts EDITORIAL: Speaking at an event on Wednesday Afghanistan’s Deputy Interior Minister Muhammad Nabi Omari tried to... Published 13 Apr, 2024 03:49am
World Joe Biden says Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza is a ‘mistake’ WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the war in Gaza is a “mistake,” US President Joe... Published 10 Apr, 2024 11:46am
Pakistan Quds Day: PM reiterates support to Palestinians ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated that Pakistan would continue its moral and diplomatic... Published 06 Apr, 2024 05:28am
World Netanyahu cancels Israeli delegation visit to US over UN Gaza vote JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he will not send a delegation as planned to... Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am
World UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza United States abstains, remaining 14 council members vote for resolution Netanyahu cancels Israeli delegation's visit to Washington Updated 25 Mar, 2024 10:21pm
World UN Security Council to vote on new Gaza ceasefire resolution UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a new draft resolution on an “immediate” ceasefire in... Published 25 Mar, 2024 11:37am
Editorials Unprecedented and unacceptable EDITORIAL: As Israel continues to rain death and destruction upon the Gaza Palestinians an important ingredient of... Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am
World US to build temporary port to deliver Gaza aid WASHINGTON: The US military will build a temporary port on Gaza’s Mediterranean coast to receive humanitarian aid by... Published 08 Mar, 2024 01:45pm
World Gaza death toll nears 30,000 as aid groups warn of ‘imminent’ famine GAZA STRIP: The reported Palestinian death toll neared 30,000 Wednesday as Israeli aggression continued in the... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 10:39pm
World Israel pounds Gaza ahead of UN truce vote GAZA STRIP: Israel hit Gaza with air strikes on Tuesday as world powers grappled with how to broker a ceasefire ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
World US sanctions Hong Kong, UAE firms over Houthi support WASHINGTON: Washington announced new sanctions Friday on two companies in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates,... Published 12 Jan, 2024 10:05pm
World Ukraine downs drones as Russia retaliates for Belgorod ‘terrorist attack’ KYIV: Kyiv said Sunday it had destroyed 21 of 49 Iranian-made drones fired after Russia vowed to retaliate for what... Published 01 Jan, 2024 05:40am
World Israel gives Cyprus preliminary OK for aid to Gaza by sea JERUSALEM: Israel has given preliminary approval to Cyprus for a maritime humanitarian corridor to ship aid to the... Published 29 Dec, 2023 02:58am
Editorials The massacre in Gaza EDITORIAL: The horrific events in Gaza continue to shake global conscience with the Gazan health ministry announcing... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
World US, Israel discuss ‘different phase’ of war WASHINGTON: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Tuesday to discuss shifting “to a different phase” of the... Published 27 Dec, 2023 11:53am
World Israel attacks central Gaza, kills dozens more Palestinians Israeli forces have killed 195 Palestinians and wounded 325 in the past 24 hours, bringing recorded toll to 21,110 killed and 55,243 wounded since Oct. 7 Updated 27 Dec, 2023 10:40pm
World Iran slams UN ‘inefficacy’ to stop Gaza war TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Saturday slammed the “inefficacy” of international bodies to halt... Published 24 Dec, 2023 04:00am
World UN Security Council acts to boost aid to Gaza after US abstains UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council on Friday approved a toned-down bid to boost humanitarian aid to... Published 22 Dec, 2023 10:26pm
World Israel orders more Gaza evacuations as envoys seek truce GAZA STRIP: Israel has ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza’s main city as diplomats pressed on with efforts to... Updated 21 Dec, 2023 04:03pm
World World waits on US as Security Council Gaza resolution stalled UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Thursday will try once again to pass a resolution calling for a halt in... Updated 21 Dec, 2023 11:48am
World Blinken hopes for progress on Gaza at UN Security Council WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced guarded hope Wednesday that the United States would be able to... Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:04pm
World Israel faces Gaza ceasefire calls, but US vows more arms GAZA STRIP: Israel faced another round of global pressure on Tuesday for a ceasefire in Gaza with a new UN vote and... Updated 19 Dec, 2023 06:15pm
World N Korea fires ICBM after condemning US ‘war’ moves SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday that has a range to hit anywhere in... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World Israel bombs Gaza; human rights group says Tel Aviv starving Palestinians GAZA STRIP: Israel kept up heavy bombing of Gaza on Monday as it faced accusations from a human rights group that it... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World North Korea hosts Russia delegation for talks on economic cooperation SEOUL: A North Korean minister met with the governor of the Russian region bordering the two countries to discuss... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:02am