Militants attack Afghan midwife training centre: Officials
Kabul, Jul 28 : Several gunmen stormed a midwife training centre in an ongoing attack in eastern Afghanistan today that has left at least three people wounded, officials said, as plumes of smoke were seen rising above the compound. Afghan security forces have stormed the centre in Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province, and sporadic […]
Taliban official says group spoke with US official
Islamabad, Jul 28 (AP) The Taliban held their first direct contact with a US official in a preliminary discussion about future peace talks on Afghanistan, a senior official with the insurgent group said today. It marked one of the most significant developments amid efforts to find a negotiated end to the country’s protracted war. The […]
Steps taken by Pak were at odds with stated goal of free, fair and transparent polls: US
Washington, Jul 28 (PTI) Some steps, including the curbs on freedom of expression and association taken by authorities in Pakistan ahead of the general elections, were at odds with their stated goal of a free, fair and transparent polls, the Trump administration has said as it voiced its concern over the July 25 poll process. […]
Will look for opportunities to work with new Pak govt: US
Washington, Jul 27: The US will “look for opportunities” to work with the new leaders of Pakistan after they form the government and will try to advance security, stability and prosperity in South Asia, a State Department official said today. The US is awaiting the full official results from the Election Commission of Pakistan and observer […]
5 Indian-origin persons charged over slashing incident in Singapore
Singapore, Jul 27 : Five Singaporeans of Indian origin were charged today with rioting and assaulting an Indian-origin man with deadly weapons in the Little India precinct here. Victor Alexander Arumugam, Arjun Retnavelu, Haresh Shanmuganathan, Dinesh Kumar Ruvy and Sharvin Raj Suraj, who are aged between 17 and 28, were charged over the slashing incident […]
‘UN at risk of running out of cash’
United Nations, Jul 27 : The United Nations is at risk of running out of cash, the UN chief has warned, urging member states to pay their mandatory contributions on time and in full to ensure that the world body can continue to deliver on its key mandates. In a letter to UN staff, Secretary-General […]
US radio hosts apologise for calling first Sikh-American Attorney “turban man”
New York, Jul 27 (PTI) Two radio hosts in New Jersey, who called America’s first Sikh-American Attorney General Gurbir Grewal “turban man” on air, have apologised for their racist remarks and have been slapped with a 10-day suspension for using “demeaning and inappropriate” language. Dennis Malloy and Judi Franco, who host the “Dennis and Judi […]
America’s first Sikh-American Attorney racially targeted over his turban
New York, Jul 26 : America’s first Sikh-American Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has been racially targeted by two radio hosts who repeatedly called him the “turban man” on air, drawing severe criticism from politicians and netizens over their “xenophobic and racist” comments. Dennis Malloy and Judi Franco, who host the “Dennis and Judi Show” on the […]
Two Indians among Ramon Magsaysay Award winners
Manila, Jul 26 : Two Indians — one a psychiatrist who works for the mentally-ill street persons and another whose initiative to harness science and culture creatively for economic progress improved the lives of the Ladakhi youth – were today declared the winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award. Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk are among […]
Ready to work with new Pak govt to move forward strategic ties: China
Beijing, Jul 26 : China today said it stands ready to work with the new government of Pakistan to move forward the strategic partnership and hoped that its all-weather friend will maintain political stability. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said that regardless of the result of the election, the development of bilateral ties with […]
