Afghanistan: 3 security officials killed in Taliban attack in Paktia
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:39 pm
Paktia: At least three security officials were killed as Taliban militants attacked a public protection forces unit compound in Gardez city of Afghanistan's Paktia province on Tuesday, media reports said.
Chinese language imposition: Mongolians demonstrate against China in Tokyo
Sep 01, 2020, at 04:29 am
Tokyo: A large number of Mongolians assembled in front of the Chinese embassy Japanese city of Tokyo and protested against President Xi Jinping-led administration on Aug 28.
I will stand for justice for my dad: Daughter of US man killed at Pakistan blasphemy trial
Sep 01, 2020, at 03:40 am
Washington: Daughter of the US national, who was shot dead in a Pakistan court, has revealed she has received 'nasty threats' but was not deterred by them.
Nepal: records 899 new cases of COVID-19, tally stands at 39,460
Sep 01, 2020, at 01:56 am
Kathmandu/UNI: Nepal's Health Ministry on Monday reported 899 new cases of coronavirus infection from across the country, taking the national tally to 39,460.
US military blames Taliban for recent attacks on bases in southern Afghanistan - Reports
Aug 31, 2020, at 08:57 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The US military officials hold the Taliban responsible for the recent rocket attacks against the Camp Bastion air base and the Camp Dwyer forward operating base in the southern Afghan province of Helmand, The New York Times newspaper reported, citing sources.
China launches anti-subsidy probe on wine imports from Australia
Aug 31, 2020, at 08:44 pm
Beijing/Xinhua: China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced its decision to launch an anti-subsidy probe on wine imports from Australia.
Pakistan-China nexus needs to be broken to solve Kashmir issue: self-exiled Uyghur leader
Aug 31, 2020, at 05:51 pm
Washington: A self-exiled Uyghur leader has said only when the nexus between China and Pakistan could be broken the Kashmir issue can be solved.
Canada's COVID-19 cases continue to surge before school reopening
Aug 31, 2020, at 05:01 pm
Ottawa/Xinhua: There have been 127,673 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,113 deaths, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada on Sunday.
Two rockets fall near Baghdad Airport, no casualties during incident - Reports
Aug 31, 2020, at 04:45 pm
Doha/Sputnik: There were no casualties after two rockets fell in close proximity to the Baghdad airport on Sunday evening, Iraq’s Al-Sumaria broadcaster reported, citing the country’s armed forces.
Berlin Police say 33 officers hurt during protests against virus restrictions
Aug 31, 2020, at 04:38 pm
Berlin/Sputnik: The German police said 33 officers were injured during massive demonstrations against coronavirus restrictions in Berlin on Saturday.
Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold bilateral talks
Aug 31, 2020, at 04:31 pm
Islamabad/Xinhua: Pakistani and Afghan officials will hold talks in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Monday to review bilateral cooperation in various fields including security and economy, Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
Benjamn Netanyahu says Israel has secret talks with Arab, Muslim leaders
Aug 31, 2020, at 04:15 pm
Jerusalem/Xinhua: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel has secret talks with several Arab countries to normalize their relations, a day before Israel's first commercial flight to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Egyptian army says 77 terrorists killed in North Sinai
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:44 pm
Cairo/Xinhua: The Egyptian army announced on Sunday that its forces have recently killed 77 terrorists in the country's restive North Sinai Province.
London: Tibetans and Uyghurs hold anti-China protest outside UN office
Aug 31, 2020, at 04:31 am
London: Tibetan and Uyghur community members in the UK organized a ‘Black Day’ protest outside the United Nations office in London on Saturday, media reports said.
Aug 31, 2020, at 04:25 am
Washington: A Chinese national and researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles has been arrested on federal charges of destroying evidence to obstruct an FBI investigation after he was observed throwing a damaged hard drive into a dumpster outside his apartment, the Justice Department announced today.
Specially-abled persons in Gilgit-Baltistan suffering due to bureaucratic hurdles
Aug 31, 2020, at 04:22 am
Gilgit: Specially-abled persons in Gilgit-Baltistan area of Pakistan are facing troubles in getting education and job quota due to bureaucratic hurdles, media reports said.
Uyghurs protest in Washington against Chinese persecution
Aug 31, 2020, at 04:07 am
Washington: Wearing masks, which were decorated with the flag of their native East Turkestan, a group of Uyghur Muslims demonstrated outside of the US Department of State here against their persecution and that of other religious minorities in China on Friday.
Japan's chief cabinet secretary to join race to succeed Abe as party leader - Reports
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:45 am
Tokyo/Sputnik: Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Yoshihide Suga will join the race to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, who will also become the country's next prime minister, the Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday, citing a source familiar with the matter.
France investigates senior military officer suspected spying for Russia
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:39 am
Paris/Sputnik: An investigation has been launched into a senior French military officer over a "security breach," French Defense Minister Florence Parly told Europe 1 radio broadcaster on Sunday amid reports the officer had passed classified information to Russia.
Norway: Clashes break out at far right rally
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:35 am
Oslo/UNI: Tension gripped the Norwegian capital after a clash broke out between two groups at an anti-community rally on late Saturday forcing authorities to step in and end the event early, local media reports said on Sunday.
Belarusian security forces detain 125 protesters in Minsk by 13:00 GMT
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:14 am
Minsk/Sputnik: Belarusian security forces deployed special equipment and arrested 125 people during an ongoing anti-government protest in Minsk by 13:00 GMT on Sunday, a spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry said.
Bangladesh crime: Youth stabbed to death in Dhaka
Aug 31, 2020, at 12:53 am
Dhaka: A youth was stabbed to death by unknown men in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kabul blast leaves one person killed
Aug 30, 2020, at 11:07 pm
Kabul: A blast in Kabul city of Afghanistan left one person dead and another wounded, media reports said on Sunday.
California becomes first state with over 700,000 total COVID-19 cases: Johns Hopkins
Aug 30, 2020, at 03:28 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: California has become the first US state where the number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 700,000, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University.
Death toll in Pakistan's torrential rains rises to 134
Aug 30, 2020, at 02:33 pm
Islamabad/Xinhua: The death toll in torrential rains that had been lashing Pakistan in separate spells since June, has risen to 134, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said in a report.
Aug 30, 2020, at 05:20 am
Stockholm/UNI: Riots broke out in the Sweden city of Malmo, following burning of some objectionable material by the members of a far-right Danish party, police said on Saturday.
Bangladesh: Veteran journalist Rahat Khan passes away
Aug 30, 2020, at 05:13 am
Dhaka/UNI: Veteran journalist and litterateur in Bangladesh Rahat Khan died of old age complications at his Eskatan Garden residence in the city on Friday night.
New killings after Jacob Blake shooting reveal chronic problems still to be overcome in US
Aug 29, 2020, at 10:25 pm
New York: Disturbing video footage purportedly showing a teenager involved in a deadly shooting in the US state of Wisconsin is evidence that far stricter gun control measures are needed, the UN human rights office, OHCHR said on Friday.
New guidelines aim to dismantle barriers blocking people with disabilities from access to justice
Aug 29, 2020, at 10:01 pm
New York: The first-ever guidelines on access to justice for people with disabilities are an “indispensable contribution” towards ensuring justice for all, UN human rights experts said on Friday.
Feels bad about resignation of Shinzo Abe: Donald Trump
Aug 29, 2020, at 09:53 pm
Washington/UNI: US President Donald Trump has expressed sadness over Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s decision to leave his post due to deteriorating health