New face mask that can kill Covid virus developed
Washington: Researchers have developed a new N95 face mask that can not only reduce COVID-19 spread but also kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus upon contact with it. The mask can potentially be worn longer, causing less plastic waste as it does not need to be replaced as frequently, the researchers said. “We think the work is […]
Putin declares victory in embattled Donbas region of Luhansk
Pokrovsk (Ukraine): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared victory in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, one day after Ukrainian forces withdrew from their last remaining bulwark of resistance in the province. Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Putin in a televised meeting Monday that Russian forces had taken control of Luhansk, which […]
Pak military leadership to hold peace talks with TTP: Interior Minister
Islamabad: A parliamentary committee has authorised the military leadership of Pakistan to hold peace talks with the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said. He said on Saturday that the military leadership would inform the committee about any progress in the talks and the matter would then be debated in Parliament. The […]
Sri Lankan Navy nabs 51 people illegally migrating to Australia to escape economic crisis: Official
Colombo: The Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday nabbed 51 people who were planning to illegally migrate from the island nation to Australia through the sea route, according to an official statement, a fourth such incident in the last one week owing to the ongoing economic crisis in the nation. According to the Sri Lankan Navy, […]
India among top five countries of birth for naturalised US citizens
Washington: The United States welcomed 661,500 new citizens as of June 15 in the fiscal year 2022, with India the second largest country of birth for naturalised American citizens in the first quarter after Mexico. “Throughout our nation’s history, the promise of both life and liberty, and the freedom to pursue happiness, is what has […]
China’s top diplomat visits Myanmar amid opposition protest
Bangkok: China’s top diplomat on Saturday arrived on his first visit to Myanmar since the military seized power last year to attend a regional meeting that the government said was a recognition of its legitimacy and opponents protested as a violation of peace efforts. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will join counterparts from Myanmar, Laos, […]
If Pak, India ever forge peaceful relations, its credit will also go to Lambah: Pakistan’s ex-diplomats
Islamabad, Jul 2 (PTI) Satinder Lambah was an “epitome of diplomacy” and if Pakistan and India can ever forge peaceful relations, its credit will also go to the veteran Indian diplomat, prominent former members of the Pakistani diplomatic community said on Saturday. Lambah, 81, passed away in New Delhi on Thursday. He headed the crucial […]
China’s top diplomat visits Myanmar amid opposition protest
Bangkok: China’s top diplomat on Saturday arrived on his first visit to Myanmar since the military seized power last year to attend a regional meeting that the government said was a recognition of its legitimacy and opponents protested as a violation of peace efforts. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will join counterparts from Myanmar, Laos, […]
Senior Pak journalist assaulted by unidentified men after calling army generals ‘property dealers’
Lahore: A senior Pakistani journalist and political analyst has been assaulted by unidentified masked men, who also tore his clothes, as he left his office here in the Punjab province, a day after he termed Pakistan’s powerful army generals “property dealers”. Ayaz Amir, 73, was returning home late Friday after recording his television show for […]
US ambassador for religious freedom concerned over the treatment of religious communities in India
Washington: The US ambassador at large for international religious freedom Rashad Hussain has voiced concern over the treatment of a number of religious communities in India and said Washington was dealing directly with Indian officials to address the “challenges.” Addressing the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit here on Thursday, Hussain said his father came from […]
