WMO report shows Asia hit hardest by climate change and extreme weather
Apr 24, 2024, at 01:40 pm
Asia remained the world’s most disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate and water-related hazards. Storms and floods have hit the hardest, a new report published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday reveals.
Saudi national kidnapped in Pakistan
Apr 24, 2024, at 12:44 am
A Saudi national has been allegedly kidnapped in Pakistan's Islamabad region, media reports said.
UK, Germany detain suspected Chinese spies
Apr 23, 2024, at 11:44 pm
Three people have been arrested in Germany over suspicion of spying for China, media reports said.
Jamaat-i-Islami activists demonstrate over increasing street crime in Karachi
Apr 23, 2024, at 12:27 am
The Jamaat-i-Islami activists recently protested in Pakistan's Karachi city over increasing incidents of street crime and the failure of police in curbing the menace.
Chinese professor working with Japan's Asia University goes missing after visiting home country
Apr 22, 2024, at 11:44 pm
A Chinese professor, who was working with Japan's Asia University, has gone missing after going to his home country, media reports said.
Pakistan’s IMF engagement: A perpetual cycle of bailouts and lessons unlearned
Apr 22, 2024, at 11:08 pm
Cash-strapped Pakistan has officially approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for another bailout package ranging between $6 billion and $8 billion, with the possibility of augmentation through climate financing.
Seven, including minor, die during car racing accident in Sri Lanka
Apr 22, 2024, at 04:29 pm
An eight-year-old child was among the seven people who died in a mishap during a motor race in Sri Lanka on Sunday (April 21, 2024).
Apr 22, 2024, at 03:03 pm
President Mohamed Muizzu People’s National Congress (PNC) took control of the Parliament by winning the election on Sunday by clinching over 60 seats, highlighting the Island Nation's further tilt towards China and moving away from regional powerhouse India.
Wheat farmers threaten protest in Pakistan
Apr 22, 2024, at 05:03 am
Farmers in Pakistan region have warned to protest against poor wheat procurement target and lower grain support price in Punjab on April 25.
Apr 22, 2024, at 04:16 am
Experts believe that the introduction of the “Gandhara Corridor Bill 2024” in the Pakistani National Assembly might be an attempt by the government to capture the resources of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Japan, China exchange barbs over Beijing's indo-Pacific actions
Apr 22, 2024, at 02:36 am
Beijing has challenged Japan's latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region as a hyped-up threat and false accusation, media reports said.
US calls for transparency from Cambodia over proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China
Apr 22, 2024, at 01:37 am
The US has directed Cambodian authorities to remain transparent over a proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China.
Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store following Beijing's direction
Apr 22, 2024, at 12:56 am
The major Apple has removed Whatsapp and Threads from its App store in China following a security concern raised by the country's internet watchdog.
Apr 22, 2024, at 12:38 am
A WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army was recently spotted flying close to Philippines at a time when the country is preparing to receive BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Unknown attackers gun down top Afghan Taliban aide in Pakistan
Apr 21, 2024, at 12:37 am
Taliban supreme leader Mullah Habitullah Akhundzada's close aide was killed by unknown attackers in Pakistan close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Saturday, media reports said.
Five Japanese nationals escape unhurt as suicide attacker targets their vehicle in Pakistan
Apr 21, 2024, at 12:16 am
At least five Japanese nationals escaped unhurt after the vehicle in which they were travelling was targeted by a suicide attacker in Pakistan's Karachi city, media reports said.
PTI describes Pakistani President Zardari as 'illegal'
Apr 21, 2024, at 12:03 am
Former PM Imran Khan's PTI has described Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari as 'https://www.indiablooms.com/world-details/SA/41950/pakistan-s-parliament-to-elect-new-pm-today-shehbaz-sharif-leads-race.htmlillegal'.
India lays foundation stone to build high-impact community development project in Nepal's Darchula
Apr 20, 2024, at 11:01 pm
India lays the foundation stone to build high-impact community development projects in Darchula
Locals demonstrate in Pakistani village over disruption in power supply
Apr 20, 2024, at 01:08 am
Protesting against the suspension of power supply to their areas, locals demonstrated in Old Mirpur and its adjoining localities and villages in Pakistan on Wednesday.
Cambodian authorities extradite 130 Chinese nationals over cybercrime, online fraud
Apr 20, 2024, at 12:40 am
Cambodian authorities have extradited 130 Chinese nationals for their alleged involvement in cybercrimes, online fraud and illegal gambling.
Amid political unrest, Pakistan Army reaffirms its dominant role
Apr 19, 2024, at 11:14 pm
In the labyrinth of Pakistan’s political theatre, a single image has captured the essence of power dynamics more poignantly than any high-profile political gathering could.
The Maldives 'debt distress': President Muizzu faces domestic outrage over China affinity
Apr 19, 2024, at 04:30 pm
Since winning the 2023 elections banking on an anti-India narrative and coming to power, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has been developing ties with China and distancing from India, calling its long-time ally a "threat to the sovereignty of Maldives."
Apr 19, 2024, at 06:33 am
Ahead of the parliamentary polls in the Maldives, the opposition parties have demanded an investigation followed by an impeachment of President Mohamed Muizzu over the leaked report of his alleged corruption from 2018, a charge dismissed by him.
Pakistan bans X over alleged 'misuse'
Apr 18, 2024, at 12:38 am
Pakistan's Interior Ministry on Wednesday informed the Islamabad High Court that imposing a ban on social media platform X, which is owned by Tesla boss Elon Musk, became necessary after it failed to address concerns regarding its misuse.
Man found dead inside Pakistani lock-up, autopsy report shows he was tortured
Apr 17, 2024, at 11:34 pm
A person, who was found dead inside the lock-up in Pakistan's Karachi city, was tortured to death, as per the autopsy report.
Riyadh authorities arrested two Pakistani nationals over drug trafficking charges
Apr 17, 2024, at 10:10 pm
The Criminal Investigation and Search Department of the Riyadh Region Police have arrested two Pakistani nationals over drug trafficking charges.
Hike in petrol price challenged in Pakistani court
Apr 17, 2024, at 09:59 pm
A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) that challenged the recent hike in prices of petroleum products, media reports said.
Twenty-one die due to rain-related incidents in Pakistan's KP
Apr 17, 2024, at 08:14 pm
At least 21 people died due to various rain-related incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region recently, authorities said on Tuesday.
Bhutan invited to participate in 15th Toy Biz B2B International Exhibition in India
Apr 17, 2024, at 07:32 pm
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) has been invited through the Embassy of India, Thimphu to participate in the 15th Toy Biz B2B International Exhibition.
Slain former Pakistan PM Benazir Bhutto's daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari takes oath as MP
Apr 16, 2024, at 08:18 pm
Pakistan's slain former prime minister Benazir Bhutto's daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Monday (April 15, 2024) took oath as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA).