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PTI supporters stage protest against Imran’s possible arrest

Islamabad: As reports regarding the issuance of arrest warrants against former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan surfaced on social media, scores of his supporters across the country took to the streets on…
Sri Lanka receives second fertilizer shipment from India

Colombo: Sri Lanka on Monday received the second shipment of over 21,000 MT of fertilizer supplied under India’s financial assistance to the people of the island nation. The consignment of urea fertilizer…

ISIS suicide bomber plotting attack in India detained in Russia

Moscow: The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Monday said that its officers had detained a suicide bomber, a member of the Islamic State terrorist group, who was plotting a terrorist attack…
Protests in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa against abduction, forced conversion of Sikh woman

Peshawar: Members of the Sikh community protested for a second day in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province against a woman’s alleged abduction, forceful conversion and marriage to a Muslim man. “Dina Kumari, 25,…
Flash floods in Afghanistan kill 14 people

Kabul: At least 14 people were killed and 12 others injured in flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan’s Paktia province, state media reported on Monday. “Fourteen people lost their lives…
India-Italy may soon sign Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in criminal matters

New Delhi: India and Italy are inching closer to signing a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) for cooperation in the investigation, prosecution and prevention of crime, including trans-national organised criminals and terrorism, officials…
Pakistan: Imran moves court to avoid arrest in terror case

Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and sought a pre-arrest bail in a terror case filed against him. The plea was filed through Khan’s…

Pakistan: Sikhs to meet MEA on kidnapping, forced conversion of woman

New Delhi: A delegation of Sikhs is set to meet the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday and hand over a representation with regard to kidnapping and forced conversion of a Sikh…
Law enforcement agencies surround Imran’s home as govt mulls arrest

Islamabad: Large contingents of law enforcement agencies, police commandos, Rangers and constabulary were deployed around the Banigala, the residence of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, and all roads and pathways leading…
Christie’s and Eon productions to auction James Bond’s artifacts

Do you want to own the car Aston Martin DB5 of the stylish and world’s most famous British spy James Bond? You can bid for his car next month. International auctioneer Christie’s in…
Another US delegation lands in Taiwan amid China tensions

Taipei: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday received another delegation from the US amid rising tensions with China. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb arrived in Taipei on Sunday night for a four-day trip,…
Italy facing decision on sale of state-owned airline

Rome: The Italian government is facing a key decision regarding the planned sale of state-owned airline ITA, as a bidding period for potential buyers expires at midnight on Monday, according to media…
Drought, heatwaves trigger bushfires in China’s Chongqing

Beijing: Continued drought and heatwaves have triggered multiple bushfires in the mountainous areas of China’s Chongqing Municipality, authorities said on Monday. Over 5,000 rescue personnel, including firefighters, armed forces, and professional rescue…
Probe launched against Imran for threatening police, judiciary

Islamabad: Pakistan police have launched a probe against former Prime Minister Imran Khan after he made threats against the police and judiciary while addressing a political rally over the weekend, media reports…
Liz Cheney vows to keep battling Trump

Washington: US Representative Liz Cheney has vowed to keep up her fight against Donald Trump and his supporters despite her resounding loss at the polls to a diehard supporter the former President.…