Seoul cancels new year bell-ringing ceremony amid surge in COVID-19
Dec 07, 2020, at 01:07 am
Seoul/Sputnik: A traditional New Year bell-ring ceremony will be canceled in the South Korean capital of Seoul, as the country has faced yet another spike in COVID-19 cases, a municipal government official said on Sunday.
Will resign instead of giving NRO to opposition: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Dec 07, 2020, at 12:57 am
Islamabad/UNI: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that he is willing to give up his political office rather than to give an NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance) to the opposition.
Gionee lands in trouble: Chinese court says it implanted malware in 21mn phones
Dec 07, 2020, at 12:35 am
Beijing: China’s Judgment Document Network has found smartphone maker Gionee to be guilty of implanting malware in over 20 million smartphones, media reports said.
Action against China: US terminates five programs disguised as “cultural exchanges"
Dec 07, 2020, at 12:28 am
Beijing: The US Department of State on Friday announced its decision to terminate five programs, disguised as “cultural exchanges,” with the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Sheikh Hasina upset over the manner Pakistan still treats Bangladesh's founding father Mujibur
Dec 07, 2020, at 12:11 am
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is believed to be upset over the manner Pakistan still treats founding father of Bangladesh and her father Bangabadhu Sheikh Mujibur Rehman.
Bangladesh making significant economic recovery from COVID-19: Bhutan PM Tshering
Dec 06, 2020, at 11:01 pm
Dhaka: Bhutanese Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering said Bangladesh is making a significant economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
US, UK, other nations mount pressure on China over Uighur torture issue
Dec 06, 2020, at 10:27 pm
Beijing: Several nations across the globe have called on China to respect the human rights of its Uighur Muslim minority.
Tibetan monk arrested by China remains missing
Dec 06, 2020, at 09:50 pm
Dharamshala, India: A Tibetan monk from Ngaba region in Tibet, who was arbitrarily arrested by the local Chinese authorities almost a year and a half ago, continues to remain untraceable, Central Tibetan Administration reported.
Afghan forces kill 28 Taliban militants in Uruzgan, Kandahar provinces
Dec 06, 2020, at 09:06 pm
Kabul/Sputnik: Afghan forces have killed 28 Taliban insurgents during a series of operations in the provinces of Uruzgan and Kandahar, the Afghan Ministry of Defense said on Sunday.
Several nations rejects Chinese claim over 'nine-dash line'
Dec 06, 2020, at 04:46 am
Beijing: In yet another geopolitical showdown with China, at least nine nations, including U.K., France and Germany, have issued statements this year rejecting Beijing's extensive claims in the South China Sea.
Taiwanese in Norway now plans to take nationality case to human rights court
Dec 06, 2020, at 12:25 am
Taipei: Several overseas Taiwanese in Norway are taking a case of national identity to the European Court of Human Rights in 2021, media reports said.
Bangladesh authorities start relocating Rohingyas to Bhasan Char island, refugees express happiness
Dec 06, 2020, at 12:18 am
Dhaka: Bangladesh authorities have started relocating thousands of Rohingya refugees to a remote island, a move which they expect will bring 'peace' to them.
Afghan, foreign military operation in Nangarhar province kills 24 Taliban militants
Dec 05, 2020, at 09:25 pm
Kabul/Sputnik: A joint military operation comprising Afghan and foreign forces in the eastern province of Nangarhar has left 24 Taliban insurgents dead and seven more wounded, the governor's office in the province said in a statement on Saturday.
Pakistan: Illegal detention of Pashtun leader condemned
Dec 05, 2020, at 05:21 pm
Islamabad: The unlawful arrest of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader and human rights activist Owais Abdal has been slammed by activists.
Pakistani flights operations denied by EU over safety and license concerns
Dec 05, 2020, at 04:53 pm
European Union Commission has rejected lifting the ban on allowing Pakistani flights to operate in their territory due to a number of reservations that it said Pakistan is yet to address, media reports said.
Expert feels China must stop 'wishful thinking' over relations with US under Joe Biden
Dec 05, 2020, at 12:54 am
Beijing: A Chinese foreign relation expert feels that China must stop 'wishful thinking' about US President-elect Joe Biden's administration being soft on the Asian giant ruled by a communist party.
Dec 05, 2020, at 12:36 am
Munich: World Uyghur Congress has slammed China and refuted its claim that it protects cultural customs and relics of ethnic minorities.
China has brought modern-day slavery into 21st century: Rushan Abbas
Dec 05, 2020, at 12:16 am
Washington: US-based Uyghur activist Rushan Abbas has pointed out how “China has brought modern-day slavery into the 21st century”.
Bangladesh can't forget Pakistan's atrocities committed in 1971: Sheikh Hasina
Dec 04, 2020, at 10:52 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has targeted Pakistan and said Bangladesh cannot forget the atrocities committed by the country in 1971.
PDM leaders will meet in Islamabad on Dec 8: Maulana Fazlur Rehman
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:27 pm
Islamabad; Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said the next meeting of the alliance will be held in Islamabad city on Dec 8.
Pakistan: Court declares Nawaz Sharif a proclaimed offender
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:23 pm
Islamabad: Another all out war against the opposition leaders of the country became evident when the Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif a proclaimed offender after the PML-N supremo ignored all summonses and proclamations of the bench that was originally formed to hear appeals against his conviction in two graft cases, media reports said.
US body recommends Congress to remove all barriers on US visa rule for people of Hong Kong
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:03 pm
Washington: A US body has recommended to the Congress to remove all barriers on US visa rule for people of Hong Kong.
Uyghur father pleads for information on his son who went missing since 'Chinese invasion'
Dec 04, 2020, at 04:58 pm
Ankara: Refuting Chinese claims that there have been no atrocities on Uyghurs in Xinjiang region of the country, a father belonging to the community is now pleading for information about his son who has been missing since the “Chinese invasion”.
Taiwan govt asks Australia to help defend against China's 'expansionism'
Dec 04, 2020, at 02:26 am
Canberra: Amid worsening relationship between China and Australia, Taiwan has called upon Canberra to stand up for democracy and help defend the disputed island territory against threats of attack, media reports said on Thursday.
China censors internet over occupied territories like Tibet
Dec 04, 2020, at 02:14 am
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is trying to be an authoritarian state by continuing its dominance on regions like Tibet and East Turkistan (Ch. Xinjiang), and Southern Mongolian (Inner Mongolia).
US slams Chinese firm CEIEC with sanctions over Venezuela internet curbs
Dec 03, 2020, at 05:52 am
Washington: The United States has said it sanctioned Chinese firm China National Electronics Import & Export Corporation (CEIEC) for supporting the 'illegitimate' President Nicolas Maduro’s regime's efforts to undermine democracy in Venezuela.
Chaman clash: Pashtuns stage protest in Quetta against Pakistan Army
Dec 02, 2020, at 10:59 pm
Islamabad: Condemning the shooting incident in Chaman by Pakistan security forces officials,members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) organised a massive protest in front of the Balochistan provincial assembly in Quetta on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistani rights group demands justice for Christian girl Sheeza Maqsood
Dec 02, 2020, at 10:42 pm
Islamabad: Human rights group Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has condemned the abduction of 16-year-old Christian girl Sheeza Maqsood.
COVID-19 in Pakistan: Death toll of healthcare workers touch 100
Dec 02, 2020, at 10:24 pm
Islamabad: Lack of personal protection kits for medical workers who are working on the frontlines might be taking a toll on their health and this is evident from the death of 100 healthcare workers in Pakistan due to COVID-19.
Things are not good for Imran Khan-led government in Pakistan: Abbasi
Dec 02, 2020, at 06:10 pm
Islamabad: Former Pakistan PM and senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has questioned PM Imran Khan's claim about not being under pressure of the country's military in running the government and said such remarks are made only when “things are not all good’.