WORLD
Afghanistan writes to UNSC over ‘violations’ of its territory by Pak forces
United Nations: Afghanistan has written to the UN Security Council over continued “violations” of its territory by Pakistani military forces...
Trump administration eases drone export standards
Washington: In a significant development, the Trump administration on Friday relaxed standards for exporting drones to friendly countries. Under the...
Feds use tear gas to try to disperse Portland protests
Portland: A persistent crowd of protesters remained outside the federal courthouse in Portland, Oregon, into the early hours of Saturday...
Between 6,000-6,500 Pakistani terrorists in Afghanistan: UN report
United Nations: An estimated 6,000-6,500 Pakistani terrorists are in neighbouring Afghanistan, most of them with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, posing a...
US seeks new ‘alliance of democracies’ to take on authoritarian China: Pompeo
Washington: Upping the ante on China over its expansionist policies and alleged cover-up of the COVID-19 outbreak, US Secretary of...
Judge blocks US agents from arresting observers in Portland
Portland (US): A federal judge specifically blocked U.S. agents from arresting or using physical force against journalists and legal observers...
Sudan finds mass grave likely linked to foiled 1990 coup
Cairo: Sudanese authorities have found a mass grave believed to contain the bodies of 28 army officers shot in a...
Taliban say ready for talks with Kabul after Eid holiday
Islamabad: The Taliban say they are ready for talks with Afghanistan's political leadership after the Muslim holiday of Eid ul...
China launches first Mars mission
Beijing: China successfully launched its first Mars probe on Thursday, aiming to complete orbiting, landing and roving in a single...
House OKs repeal of Trump travel ban decried as anti-Muslim
Washington: The House on Wednesday voted to repeal the Trump administration's travel ban and further restrict the president's power to...