Iran unveils new ‘kamikaze’ drone
Tehran, April 28 - The Iranian military on Sunday presented a new attack drone designed to fly into targets and explode, like the kind used by Russia in the war in Ukraine.
Sri Lanka signals shift in interest as Indian firm to jointly manage China-built airport close to strategic Hambantota port
Colombo, April 28 - An Indian firm jointly taking over the management of China-built country's second biggest airport in Hambantota - one of the hotspots of China's controversial Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Sri Lanka - sends a strong signal of Colombo's
6.5-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued
Jakarta, April 28 - An undersea quake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted Indonesia's West Java province on Saturday night, without triggering giant waves, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.
‘Iran cracking down on women for failing to cover hair’: UN
Geneva, April 26 - Numerous women and girls have been detained in Iran for failing to heed head-covering regulations, and hundreds of businesses have been closed for failing to enforce them, UN rights officials reported in Geneva on Friday.
Pakistan rejects US report on human rights practices
Islamabad, April 26 - Pakistan has "categorically" rejected a report by the US State Department over the human rights violations in the country last year, saying that only a "politically motivated report can ignore the alarming situation in Gaza".
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz reviews police passing out parade in uniform
Lahore, April 25 - Pakistan Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz turned up in a police uniform to review the passing out parade of the provincial police here on Thursday, as per reports.
Nepal, Qatar agree to increase cooperation in various sectors
Kathmandu, April 24 - The governments of Nepal and Qatar on Wednesday reached agreements on bilateral cooperation in various sectors.
Iran, Sri Lanka inaugurate Uma Oya multipurpose development project
Colombo, April 24 - Visiting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday inaugurated the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (UOMDP) with an expected annual energy production of 290 gigawatt hours.
Indonesia officially declares Prabowo Subianto as President
Jakarta, April 24 - Indonesia's General Election Commission (KPU) here on Wednesday declared Prabowo Subianto as the country's eighth President after appeals of two defeated presidential candidates concerning a dispute over presidential polls in February were rejected by the constitutional court.
Russian President’s key aide visits Kabul, holds talks with Taliban leadership
Kabul, April 24 - Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President's Special Representative for Afghanistan, travelled to Kabul to hold meetings with the interim senior leadership of Afghanistan, including Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan Abdul Kabir, Foreign Affairs Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Acting Minister
Amid tension in Middle East, Iranian President arrives in Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 24 - Amid the tension in the Middle East, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka following his three-day visit to Pakistan.
Time for Global South to assume greater role: EAM Jaishankar at ASEAN meet
New Delhi, April 23 - Asserting that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or the ASEAN, is at the heart of India's 'Act East' policy, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that the time has come for the Global South to
‘Pakistan’s economy on right track for robust growth,’ claims Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
Islamabad, April 23 - Pakistan's Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday, said that the country's economy is moving in the right direction, highlighting the government's commitment to robust economic growth and comprehensive social development.
Desperate Pak PM fails to get support on Kashmir issue from Iranian President Raisi
Islamabad, April 22 - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday thwarted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue as he kicked off his crucial three-day visit to Islamabad.
China, Australia discuss FTA implementation
Canberra, April 22 - Senior Chinese and Australian trade officials have agreed to further give full play to the potential of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and promote a deeper and more solid economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
Pak PM calls on int’l community to strive for ecologically conscious, greener approach
Islamabad, April 22 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called upon the international community to strive to be ecologically more conscious in their endeavors and in fostering a greener approach in daily life.
Myanmar junta launches heavy air strikes on the border with Thailand
Bangkok, April 22 - The military junta in crisis-hit Myanmar has responded to the takeover of the important trading town of Myawaddy by rebel groups with heavy airstrikes.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi lands in Islamabad on three-day visit
Islamabad, April 22 - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday landed in Islamabad on a three-day visit. The visit holds critical value as the Western world will be keeping a close watch against the backdrop of Tehran’s ongoing frictions with Israel and the
Death toll due to sweltering heat in Bangladesh rises to four
Dhaka, April 21 - The death toll due to scorching heat in Bangladesh has mounted to four on Sunday.
Massive avalanche in Nepal’s Manaslu, no casualties
Kathmandu, April 21 - An avalanche hit Nepal's Manaslu mountain on Sunday descending near Birendra lake, causing it to swell and overflow into the Budhigandaki river below, local media reported.