PTI claims huge victory in Supreme Court’s verdict on reserved seats
Islamabad, July 12 - In a massive victory for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday announced that the PTI is entitled for the proportionate allocation of reserved seats of minorities and
Two Islamic State militants killed Iraq
Baghdad, July 12 - Two Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a clash with Iraqi security forces in the eastern province of Diyala, the Iraqi military said on Friday.
Laos prepares for ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meeting
Vientiane, July 12 - Laos is focusing on full preparations for the 57th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM), including accommodation, transportation, and communication, among others.
Orban says NATO must win peace, not wars
Budapest, July 12 - The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) must focus on winning peace rather than engaging in wars, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said on his social media, posting from Washington, where he attended a major NATO summit earlier this
South Korea urges Japan to drop its repeated claims to Dokdo in defence white paper
Seoul, July 12 - South Korea strongly protested Friday after Japan restated its territorial claims to South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo as the foreign and defence ministries called in senior officials at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul to lodge a complaint.
African people support Russia, Putin, admits top EU diplomat
Washington, July 12 - EU's top diplomat Josep Borell has admitted there is a high level of support for Russian President Vladimir Putin among African nations and people, as he stressed the need to augment information warfare capabilities to win the battle for
Laos, Vietnam sign pacts to deepen cooperation
Vientiane, July 12 - The governments of Laos and Vietnam signed seven pacts on various areas of cooperation, aiming to deepen and expand the 62-year solid relationship and collaboration between the two nations.
US: One dead, two missing after helicopter crashes into ocean in Hawaii
Los Angeles, July 12 - One person was confirmed dead, with two others still missing, after a helicopter crashed into the ocean in Kauai, Hawaii, authorities said.
Death toll in Indonesia’s gold mine landslide rises to 26
Jakarta, July 12 - The death toll from landslides and flash floods in the mining areas of Bone Bolango regency in Indonesia's Gorontalo province has risen to 26, while 19 people are still missing, a rescuer said on Friday.
Biden battles worst crisis of his 50-year career
Washington, July 11 - US President Joe Biden is facing the worst crisis of his 50-year political career.
South Korea vows to strengthen solidarity with France
Seoul, July 12 - South Korea's Defence Minister Shin Won-sik vowed Friday to strengthen solidarity with France and other countries that share common values at an event commemorating France's national day, his office said.
US strategic assets to be assigned to Korean Peninsula on ‘constant’ level: ministry
Seoul, July 12 - A joint nuclear deterrence guidelines document signed by South Korea and the United States will significantly expand the assignment of US strategic assets on the Korean Peninsula to a "constant" level, South Korea's defence ministry said Friday, as the
Singapore police investigate 528 for scam, illegal moneylending
Singapore, July 12 - Singaporean police are investigating 528 suspects for over 2,200 scam and unlicensed moneylending cases following an enforcement operation from July 1 to July 10, according to the latest statement from the police.
US military destroys five Houthi boats, three drones
Sanaa, July 12 - US forces have destroyed five Houthi uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea, according to US Central Command.
Malawian government to engage diaspora community on mining
Lilongwe, July 12 - The Malawian government announced it would host a virtual mining investment forum for Malawians living abroad on Saturday.
Indonesia tightens cybersecurity after ransomware attack
Jakarta, July 12 - The recent cyberattack in Indonesia that massively disrupted its national data system has urged the country to strengthen its cyber resilience and evaluate its digital technology policy.
Foreign Ministers from Bay of Bengal countries call on PM Modi
New Delhi, July 12 - Visiting Foreign Ministers of the Bay of Bengal countries jointly called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the final day of the 2nd BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in New Delhi on Friday.
Nothing suspicious detected behind Melbourne chemical factory fire: authorities
Sydney, July 12 - Authorities in the Australian state of Victoria said on Friday that there is no indication of the massive factory fire in Melbourne being suspicious.
34 suspects under probe for attempted coup in Bolivia
La Paz, July 12 - The Bolivian Prosecutor's Office said Thursday that investigations have been opened into 34 suspects, both civilian and military, for their alleged role in the June 26 failed coup.
Nearly 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth in South Asia every year: UN
Kathmandu, July 12 - Nearly 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth in South Asia every year, said UN agencies on Friday, calling for prioritisation of the health of girls and adolescents in South Asia.