Pakistan: Two more international fast food outlets attacked by mob in Larkana, Karachi
Apr 11, 2025, at 07:15 pm
A large number of suspected religious activists recently attacked branches of an international fast food chain in Larkana and Karachi regions of Pakistan, media reports said.
Trade War Escalates: China increases retaliatory tariffs on US goods from 84 percent to 125 percent
Apr 11, 2025, at 04:00 pm
China on Friday announced its decision to raise retaliatory tariffs on US imports from 84 percent to 125 percent, further escalating the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
After outreach to India, China seeks EU's support to tackle Trump's trade war
Apr 11, 2025, at 03:33 pm
Beijing/IBNS: Days after reaching out to India for support, Chinese President Xi Jinping has appealed to the European Union to stand together against the "unilateral bullying" by US President Donald Trump, who slapped 145 percent tariffs on the South Asian giant.
Zelenskyy claims 155 Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia against Ukraine
Apr 10, 2025, at 06:13 pm
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed 155 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in the ongoing war that commenced in 2022.
20 elderly patients die after fire breaks out at nursing home in China
Apr 09, 2025, at 06:06 pm
At least twenty people died after a fire erupted at a nursing home where several elderly people were present in China's Hebei Province, media reports said.
China hits back with 84 percent tariffs on all US imports following Trump's 104 percent duty
Apr 09, 2025, at 06:01 pm
The Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said an 84 percent tariff will be imposed on all US goods from Thursday, up from the 34 percent announced previously by the country, CNA reported.
Pakistan: After Bangladesh, mob attacks KFC outlet in Karachi
Apr 09, 2025, at 03:50 pm
At least ten activists of the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) were arrested after a mob ransacked an international fast-food chain outlet in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area, media reports said.
Apr 09, 2025, at 01:54 pm
Beijing/IBNS: US President Donald Trump's trade war and imposition of 104 percent tariff on Beijing has brought China close to India in a massive bilateral development between the two Asian giants.
I am coming, says ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina, vowing to 'return' to Bangladesh
Apr 08, 2025, at 03:45 pm
Ousted former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India, has assured her Awami League party members that she will return to her country and investigate the allegations of attacks and torture on her party members.
Tibetan religious leader dies in Chinese 'custody'
Apr 07, 2025, at 06:43 pm
The Central Tibetan Administration on Monday alleged thatTulku Hungkar Dorje, the throne holder of Lungngon monastery in Gade County, Golog, in Tibet’s province of Amdo, has died after he went missing for several days.
US: Chinese woman detained over expired visa commits suicide at Arizona Patrol Station
Apr 07, 2025, at 03:50 pm
A Chinese woman, who was recently detained by border patrol officers for overstaying her visa, allegedly committed suicide at the US Border Patrol station in Arizona, claimed US Representative Pramila Jayapal.
Taliban hands over Afghanistan's strategically crucial Bagram Air Base to USA
Apr 07, 2025, at 03:19 pm
The Taliban regime has handed over the strategically crucial Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan to the USA, media reports said.
Three Philippine nationals arrested in China over espionage charges
Apr 06, 2025, at 11:44 pm
Chinese authorities have detained three people from the Philippines over charges of spying, media reports said.
CIB report identifies Chinese man as suspect behind MacKay Memorial Hospital ransomware attack
Apr 06, 2025, at 11:21 pm
The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) has revealed that it identified a 20-year-old Chinese man as the suspect behind the hacking and attempted extortion of MacKay Memorial Hospital.
Apr 06, 2025, at 10:50 pm
Former World Uyghur Congress(WUC) chief Dolkun Isa joined the protest close to the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo city to mark the 35th anniversary of the Baren Massacre.
Apr 06, 2025, at 05:32 pm
The mural of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, which was blotted with black ink by miscreants, has been restored in Bangladesh's Kushtia district, media reports said on Sunday.
World Uyghur Congress marks 35th anniversary of Baren Uprising
Apr 06, 2025, at 12:40 am
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) on April 5 marked the 35th anniversary of the Baren Uprising, honouring the memory of the three thousand Uyghurs who lost their lives under the brutal repression of the Chinese government in Akto County, East Turkistan.
President Donald Trump announces 75-day additional deadline to find non-Chinese buyer
Apr 05, 2025, at 05:59 pm
US President Donald Trump has given an additional 75-day period to TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in America.
Myanmar: Military Junta 'continues attacks' despite ceasefire declaration following deadly
Apr 05, 2025, at 05:53 pm
Myanmar's anti-regime forces claimed that despite declaring a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday following the deadly earthquake that hit the nation recently, the country's military junta has not stopped carrying out air and ground attacks.
China imposes additional 34 percent tariffs on all imported US products from April 10
Apr 04, 2025, at 05:07 pm
The Chinese government on Friday imposed an additional 34 percent tariffs on all imported U.S. products starting April 10, days after Washington announced reciprocal tariffs, media reports said.
Pakistan recorded spike in terror activities in March, reveals think tank data
Apr 04, 2025, at 12:54 am
Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies released its data on Thursday, which showed the South Asian country witnessed a spike in terrorist violence and security operations in March.
China carries out war games around Taiwan, escalates tension in region
Apr 02, 2025, at 06:51 pm
China conducted two-day war games around Taiwan, potentially escalating tension in the region, media reports said.
Myanmar's military Junata 'fires' shots at Chinese earthquake aid convoy after it fails to stop
Apr 02, 2025, at 04:22 pm
Myanmar's military Junta fired at a Chinese convoy that was carrying earthquake relief aid to the quake-hit areas in the civil-war-ravaged country on Tuesday.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari admitted to Karachi hospital after health deteriorates
Apr 02, 2025, at 02:54 pm
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi after his health deteriorated, media reports said.
Pakistan: Police official injured in gun attack
Apr 02, 2025, at 01:59 am
A gun attack in Pakistan's Dhoda area on Tuesday left at least one police official injured, media reports said.
Bangladesh authorities demolish 1971 Liberation War mural in Lalmonirhat
Apr 01, 2025, at 06:36 pm
The mural at the iconic Liberation War Memorial Stage in Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat City, was demolished at the instruction of the local authorities, media reports said.
Taiwan handed over F-16C/D Block 70 Jets from US
Apr 01, 2025, at 12:52 am
The Taiwanese Military of National Defence has thanked the US for the delivery of the first long-awaited F-16.
Pakistani advocacy group nominates Imran Khan for Nobel Peace Prize
Mar 31, 2025, at 11:56 pm
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to human rights and democracy, advocacy group Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), affiliated with Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum, announced in an X post.
Yunus government has systematically stifled free press in Bangladesh: Exiled Journalist Sumi Khan
Mar 31, 2025, at 06:44 pm
An exiled Bangladeshi journalist has claimed the current interim government of the country has systematically stifled the free press in Bangladesh since reports of attacks on Hindu minorities, Awami League members and supporters started to draw international attention following the collapse of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, 2024.
Information blackout: Myanmar Junta blocks international journalists from entering quake-hit areas
Mar 31, 2025, at 04:37 pm
Myanmar's military junta has blocked international journalists from accessing earthquake-hit areas of the country, creating an information blackout.