Japan earthquake toll spikes to 92, with 242 missing persons
Tokyo, Jan 5 - The death toll from the series of powerful earthquakes that struck the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa earlier this week, increased to 92 on Friday, with at least 242 persons reportedly missing as rescue and search efforts intensify amid
Nepal, India review bilateral pacts, sign several agreements
Kathmandu, Jan 4 - Nepal and India on Thursday comprehensively reviewed the status of bilateral ties and areas of cooperation that exist between the two countries during the seventh meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission here.
Japan govt mulls more support for quake-affected areas with 72-hr window closing
Tokyo, Jan 4 - The Japanese government is planning to step up aid for affected areas after the devastating New Year's Day quakes left at least 82 dead and 80 unaccounted for with the critical 72-hour window closing on Thursday.
Japan earthquake toll increases to 82, with 51 persons missing
Tokyo, Jan 4 - The death toll from the series of powerful earthquakes that struck the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa earlier this week, increased to 82 on Thursday, with 51 persons still reportedly missing amid ongoing rescue efforts nearly three days after
Japan begins probe into Tokyo airport collision
Tokyo, Jan 3 - Japanese transportation authorities on Wednesday started a probe into the cause of a collision between a Coast Guard aircraft and a Japan Airlines (JAL) passenger plane at Tokyo's Haneda Airport the previous day, which led to over 300 flight
Jam packed agenda awaits Jaishankar in Nepal
Kathmandu, Jan 3 - A jam packed agenda awaits External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Kathmandu as he is scheduled to arrive in the Himalayan nation on Thursday for the seventh meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission.
Pak poll panel rejects nominations of top PTI leaders
Islamabad, Dec 2 - As general elections inch closer in Pakistan, for former premier Imran Khan and the top leadership of his Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party the going is getting tougher as it faces rejection of nomination papers by the Election Commission.
Imran Khan, PTI remain most popular in Pakistan
Lahore, Jan 2 - The latest on-ground assessments about the standing of different political leaders and parties in Pakistan reveal that former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the PTI as the most popular nationwide, the media reported.
Japan earthquake toll increases to 30 as search continues for survivors
Tokyo, Jan 2 - At least 30 people have died after a series of powerful earthquakes, with the major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas, with rescue teams on Tuesday scrambling to search for survivors.
Tsunami observed at S. Korea’s east coast after Japan’s massive earthquake
Seoul, Jan 2 - A tsunami reaching as high as 85 cm was observed off South Korea's east coast in the aftermath of a powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck Japan's Noto Peninsula, the weather agency said on Tuesday.
Japan quake toll reaches 24, search on for survivors
Tokyo, Jan 2 - The number of people who have died as a result of a series of strong earthquakes, with major ones measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas to 24 as search operations continued for
Putin delivers New Year address to nation, calls for unity
Moscow, Jan 1 - Russian President Vladimir Putin while delivering New Year address has called for the national unity.
China, US to promote stable, sustainable ties: Xi Jinping
Beijing, Jan 1 - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and the United States to earnestly implement the important common understandings and outcomes reached by the two heads of state, and take concrete actions to promote a stable, healthy and
Sri Lanka faces challenges to achieve economic stability in 2024: President
Colombo, Jan 1 - Sri Lanka must continue to forge ahead on a demanding path with formidable challenges in 2024 to achieve economic stability, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his New Year's message.
Sri Lanka to start registration process for 2024 voter list
Colombo, Jan 1 - The registration process of Sri Lanka's 2024 voter list is to start on Monday, Chairman of the Election Commission R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said.
A double whammy for Pakistan: Political instability and economic decline
New Delhi, Dec 30 - Pakistan confronts an existential crisis far more critical than its economic troubles.
No end in sight to China’s economic woes as it battles low spending, joblessness
New Delhi, Dec 30 -The big bad news of the year for China was economic. The country’s economy has struggled to recover from the impact of Covid-19 shutdowns, and long-running structural problems have become impossible to ignore.
China calls on int’l community to promote ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations, Dec 30 - A Chinese envoy on called on the international community to promote a ceasefire in Gaza.
China asks UN chief to be cautious in appointing special envoy for Afghanistan
United Nations, Dec 30 - A Chinese envoy has asked UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to be cautious in dealing with the appointment of a special envoy for Afghanistan.
Poliovirus detected from parts of Pakistan: Health Ministry
Islamabad, Dec 30 - Polioviruses have been detected in the environmental samples from four districts in Pakistan, according to the country's Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination.