‘We are standing by them’

Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi returned to Islamabad yesterday after wrapping up their trip to the United States to attend the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
29 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi student wins bronze after gold in int’l robotics challenge

A Bangladeshi student has won a bronze medal in ‘Robot in movie’ category of International Robot D Challenge in South Korea.
29 September 2019, 14:04 PM

'No question of meeting Modi': PM Imran in conversation with CNN's Amanpour

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has made it unequivocally clear that he will not be meeting Indian premier Narendra Modi, given the the latter's actions in occupied Kashmir.
29 September 2019, 04:57 AM

China, Kiribati establish diplomatic relations

China and Kiribati have established diplomatic relations, Chinese state media reported yesterday, days after the tiny Pacific island nation
28 September 2019, 18:00 PM

At least 44 killed in north India floods

At least 44 people were killed and thousands moved to relief camps because of flooding caused by torrential rains in northern India’s
28 September 2019, 18:00 PM

China aims to join global arms treaty soon: Wang Yi

China wants to join as soon as possible an international arms treaty that the United States has spurned, the Foreign Ministry said on
28 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Clashes as HK marks 5 yrs since ‘Umbrella’ protests

Renewed clashes broke out in Hong Kong yesterday night as police used water cannon and tear gas to disperse hardcore protesters
28 September 2019, 18:00 PM

At UN, Malaysia PM seeks to curb use of sanctions

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday urged greater international control of sanctions, criticizing US attempts to force all countries
28 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Restrictions tightened in J&K

Authorities in Indian Kashmir tightened restrictions on people’s movements yesterday to prevent possible protests following a speech
28 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi student wins gold in int’l robotics competition

A Bangladeshi youth wins a gold medal in Robo Scholar Challenge Category of International Robot D Challenge in South Korea.
28 September 2019, 14:31 PM

World News Day: How newsrooms made an impact in society

Editors and journalists in newsrooms around the world have come together to showcase some of the work they do and the effort that goes into producing stories that make a difference to the lives of people in their communities.
28 September 2019, 06:59 AM

Afghan voters brave violence as presidential election begins

Voting begins to elect a president for Afghanistan with more than 9 million Afghan registered voters potentially heading to the polls amid attacks in several cities.
28 September 2019, 04:26 AM

US official issues warning to Myanmar on Rohingya amid growing concerns

The United States' top official for foreign aid issues a firm and emotional warning to Myanmar about the lack of progress over how it treats Rohingyas and other ethnic minority groups, reports ABC News.
27 September 2019, 14:04 PM

HK protesters denounce police ahead of flashpoint weekend

Thousands of Hong Kong protesters rally at the harbour side, chanting slogans accusing the police of brutality and setting the stage for a weekend of demonstrations leading up to the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
27 September 2019, 13:20 PM

Amitabh Bachchan to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Bollywood’s megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been unanimously chosen for this year's Dada Saheb Phalke winner, India's highest film honour.
24 September 2019, 15:58 PM

19 dead in 5.8 magnitude Pakistan quake

At least 19 people have been killed and 300 wounded after a shallow earthquake rattled north-eastern Pakistan, a senior police officer has said, with the tremor tearing car-sized cracks into roads and heavily damaging infrastructure.
24 September 2019, 14:40 PM

Challenges loom for Asia’s digital landscape

In Asia, no economic or business sector is as vibrant or commands more attention of policymakers as the digital sphere, this trend well documented in a landmark study by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s first annual Digital Economy Report.
23 September 2019, 06:49 AM

26 killed, dozen injured in passenger bus accident on Babusar Pass

At least 26 individuals are killed and a dozen others injured in a passenger bus accident on Babusar Pass in the Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan, says spokesperson for the GB government Faizullah Firaq.
22 September 2019, 18:14 PM

Pak bus accident kills 23, injures 18

At least 23 people were killed and 18 others injured yesterday when a bus hit a rock and plunged into a ravine in northwestern Pakistan,
22 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Flights cancelled as typhoon eyes Japan

Typhoon Tapah approached southwestern Japan yesterday, with heavy rain and strong winds grounding hundreds of regional flights.
22 September 2019, 18:00 PM