Maldives simplifies business, abolishes revenue stamp for official documents
Jul 06, 2021, at 11:26 pm
Male: The Maldives on Monday has abolished the usage of revenue stamps for official documents as the country’s parliament passed a bill ceasing its usage to make business transaction simpler. The Indian Ocean archipelago started using revenue stamps in 1970.
Former Afghan president seeks China’s help in improving ties with Pakistan
Jul 06, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has urged China to play a role in helping Afghanistan secure peace and improving its ties with Pakistan. He also said he remained hopeful of a better future for his country.
US left Bagram Airbase without notice, says Afghan commander
Jul 06, 2021, at 10:56 pm
Bagram: The US military men have silently left Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan without notifying the country's authorities, media reports said.
Pakistan-China relations steering committee includes POK and Gilgit-Baltistan in its fold
Jul 06, 2021, at 09:18 pm
The Pak-China Relations Steering Committee has decided to expand its membership by bringing provinces in its fold and discussed its scope and rationale in advancing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistani media reports said.
Belarus: ‘Full-scale assault’ ongoing against civil society amid massive human rights violations
Jul 06, 2021, at 09:14 pm
New York: Belarus has witnessed an unprecedented human rights crisis over the past year, the independent expert appointed to monitor the country said on Monday, calling on authorities to immediately end their policy of repression and fully respect the legitimate aspirations of their people.
Pakistan: Self-inflicted power crisis blacks out nation
Jul 06, 2021, at 09:08 pm
Pakistan government has now signed an agreement to borrow US$ 4.5 billion to alleviate oil and gas shortages that are crippling the economy and people’s livelihoods through power cuts and fuel disruptions in the South Asian nation, media reports said.
Taliban says all foreign troops must leave Afghanistan by deadline
Jul 06, 2021, at 09:03 pm
Kabul: The Taliban group has said that the foreign troops left behind in Afghanistan after NATO's September withdrawal deadline will remain at risk as occupiers.
Pakistan: Suspected terror attack in North Waziristan leaves three soldiers dead
Jul 06, 2021, at 03:03 pm
North Waziristan: At least three soldiers died as suspected terrorists attacked a check-post in North Waziristan tribal district of Pakistan on Monday, media reports said.
COVID-19 crisis in Bangladesh: 4 patients die in Pabna hospital amid oxygen shortage
Jul 06, 2021, at 02:48 pm
US: Gang-related shooting in Santa Rosa leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
Jul 06, 2021, at 02:21 pm
Santa Rosa: At least one person died and three others were hurt in a shooting incident in Santa Rosa city of the US on Monday, media reports said.
Canada border restrictions lifted for those fully inoculated by Canadian approved vaccines
Jul 06, 2021, at 05:23 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadians and permanent residents who have been fully vaccinated by doses of a COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada are now able to forgo the 14-day quarantine, a requirement that has been in place since March of last year.
Uyghur community members protest in Tokyo
Jul 06, 2021, at 12:48 am
Tokyo: Members of the Uyghur community on Sunday demonstrated in Tokyo city of Japan to mark the 12th year anniversary of July 5, 2009 violence in Urumqi, Xinjiang.
China is one of the biggest threats to Australia: Senator Matt Canavan
Jul 06, 2021, at 12:37 am
Moscow/UNI/SPUTNIK: China is one of the 'biggest threats' to Australia's liberties and future prosperity, the Senator of Australia's National Party Matt Canavan said.
Jul 05, 2021, at 11:58 pm
Karachi: The Jamaat-i-Islami group members on Sunday hosted a big rally on New M.A. Jinnah Road against inflation and unemployment.
Pakistan: Local cable operator arrested for allegedly airing 'banned' Indian channels
Jul 05, 2021, at 11:26 pm
Sahiwal: Pakistani police on Saturday arrested a Kameer-based cable operator for allegedly airing 'banned' Indian channels, media reports said on Monday.
Jul 05, 2021, at 11:18 pm
Quetta: A Pakistani Senator has criticised Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government for rejecting all schemes he had suggested for development of the iconic Hinglaj Mata Temple located in Lasbela district.
Jul 05, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Beijing: Putting pressure on China, the United Nations has asked Beijing to allow human rights officials to visit Hong Kong to investigate whether the national security law has undermined the freedoms of its residents, media reports said on Sunday.
China accused of death of Uyghur teacher in Xinjiang detention facility
Jul 05, 2021, at 10:55 pm
Xinjiang: The death of an Uyghur teacher in a detention facility in China's Xinjiang region has earned social media attention.
Pacific region: Japan offers to give COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan-friendly nations
Jul 05, 2021, at 10:48 pm
Tokyo: The Japan government has offered to give COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan-friendly islands in the Pacific, a move that can leave China irked.
Thailand: Powerful blast results in massive fire at chemical factory
Jul 05, 2021, at 05:01 pm
Bangkok/UNI/Sputnik: A powerful explosion occurred at a plastic foam factory in Thailand’s Bang Phli district early on Monday, resulting in the injury of at least 21 people, the Bangkok Post reports.
Israeli scholars highlight emerging contours of Israel’s ‘periphery doctrine' at webinar
Jul 05, 2021, at 04:55 pm
Israeli scholars at a recent webinar organised by India-based security affairs think tank Usanas Foundation said the "periphery doctrine" followed by the Jewish nation once now has completely reshaped with the normalisation of relations with the erstwhile enemy countries of the Middle East, driven by today's geopolitics and energy politics in the region.
Pope Francis 'doing well' after surgery: Vatican
Jul 05, 2021, at 12:57 pm
Rome: Pope Francis, who underwent a surgery at a hospital in Rome, is 'doing well', announced Vatican City on Monday.
Pope Francis admitted to hospital to undergo surgery
Jul 05, 2021, at 05:27 am
Rome: Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital for scheduled surgery to treat a colon problem.
Don’t harass online bloggers, amend terrorism act: Former Sri Lankan PM
Jul 05, 2021, at 02:42 am
Colombo: Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has asked the government to introduce an amendment to the country's notorious Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) so that the act could not be used for arresting people for making posts on social media.
China's system is better than Western electoral democracies: Imran Khan
Jul 05, 2021, at 02:20 am
Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Thursday lavished praises on the Communist Party of China (CPC) for its unique model of governance.
ISIS gaining ground in northern Afghanistan, warns Russian foreign minister
Jul 05, 2021, at 12:55 am
ISIS militants are building up their forces in northern Afghanistan amid foreign troop withdrawal, warned Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov last week, saying the development is worrying for Moscow.
Amid escalating fighting, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran shut consulates in northern Afghanistan
Jul 05, 2021, at 12:23 am
Amid the deteriorating security situation in northern Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey and Pakistan have closed their respective consulate offices in Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial center of Balkh, local media reports said. India had closed its consulate in Mazar last year.
Pakistan: Blast rocks DI Khan city, four security personnel hurt
Jul 05, 2021, at 12:10 am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/Pakistan: At least four security personnel were injured as a remote-controlled bomb exploded close to their vehicle in Dera Ismail (DI) Khan city of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, media reports said on Sunday.
Many in Pakistan still trapped in bonded labour system
Jul 04, 2021, at 11:27 pm
Islamabad: A research conducted by Hari Welfare Association (HWA) has revealed that many people in Pakistan are still trapped in the bonded labour system.
Pakistan: BLA says it set on fire Chinese telecommunication companies, capture six members
Jul 04, 2021, at 11:20 pm
Islamabad: The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has said its members have said its members have set on fire the installations of Chinese telecommunication companies at Margat’s Chokhobi Wadh area of Quetta region of Pakistan's Balochistan province recently.