Azerbaijan to reopen embassy in Iran
Tehran, March 30 - The Azerbaijani Embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran would soon resume its operations, media reported.
PCB selectors in Kakul to negotiate captaincy in all formats to Babar Azam
Abbottabad, March 30 - After a late night meeting on Friday between selectors and PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi; selectors are on their way to the military academy Kakul in Abbottabad to meet with star Pakistani batsman Babar Azam and convince
Ukraine reports damage to energy facilities in Russian raids
Kiev, March 30 - Energy infrastructure in six Ukrainian regions suffered damage from Russian missile and drone strikes, said Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Know the Bangladeshi scribe who questioned US & UN spokespersons on Kejriwal’s arrest
New Delhi, March 29 - Amid the raging row over foreign nations commenting on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in the excise policy case, it has emerged that a Bangladesh-based journalist, Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, posed questions to the US and UN spokespersons,
In letter to PM Shehbaz Sharif, Biden says US ‘will work with Pakistan’ for regional security & counter-terrorism efforts
Islamabad, March 30 - In a first official communication, US President Joe Biden has broken with tradition and has written a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing readiness to work together for regional peace and counter-terrorism efforts.
This is how OpenAI aims to fight deepfakes with ‘Voice Engine’ in election year
New Delhi, March 30 - As world leaders scramble to tackle the menace of deepfakes in a global election year, Sam Altman-run OpenAI is trying to develop beneficial AI, with a text-to-speech model called 'Voice Engine'.
Ukraine discusses peace formula with India
New Delhi, March 29 - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Friday that he had "sincere and comprehensive talks" with his counterpart S. Jaishankar on the Peace Formula and its implementation.
Squatting issues in the US: Unfair laws in Illinois exacerbate landlords’ woes
Squatting, a growing concern in the United States, particularly in states governed by Democratic administrations, has reached alarming levels in Illinois, particularly in Chicago.
US provides Maryland $60 million to start rebuild of collapsed Baltimore bridge
The U.S. government awarded the state of Maryland an initial $60 million in emergency funds on Thursday to clear debris and begin rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, an extraordinarily fast disbursement after such a disaster.
Chinese companies suspend work on Dasu, Diamer-Bhasha dams in Pakistan after suicide attack
Peshawar, March 29 - After Tarbela Dam, Chinese companies have also suspended civil work on the Dasu and Diamer-Bhasha Dams, local media reported.
Pakistan’s economic growth rate slowed down to just 1 pc in Q2
Islamabad, March 29 - Pakistan's economic growth rate has slowed down to just 1 per cent in the second quarter of this fiscal year because of the poor performance of the industrial and services sectors, local media reported.
Talks with Ukrainian FM focused on conflict with Russia, says EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 29 - In an open and wide-ranging conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Friday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the Kiev's ongoing conflict with Russia and exchanged views on various initiatives.
Chinese military offers help to Pakistan to curb terrorism
Islamabad, March 29 - After five Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide blast in Besham in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, Beijing has offered help to Islamabad to contain terrorism.
Punjab Police bust criminal network led by US-based gang
Chandigarh, March 29 - In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police on Friday said they have dismantled the criminal network led by US-based Pavittar Chaura and Husandeep Singh of the Chaura Madhre gang, by arresting their three key operatives.
Pakistan: Alarm bells ring as judicial bodies gear up to protect their judges against ‘targeted assault’
Islamabad, March 29 - Judicial bodies are gearing up to shield six siting IHC (Islamabad High Court) judges, who have alleged interference of spy agency operatives in judicial matters, against any "targeted assault".
South Korean Ambassador to Australia resigns amid controversy over his appointment
Seoul, March 29 - South Korean Ambassador to Australia Lee Jong-sup stepped down on Friday, less than a month after he was named for the job, amid mounting criticism of his appointment and departure that came despite the fact that he was subject
Pak Foreign Office endorses Foreign Minister’s proposal on resuming trade with India
Islamabad, March 29 - In quick succession, official voices are emerging from Pakistan on resumption of trade with India.
Four drones launched by Yemen’s Houthis destroyed: US military
Sanaa, March 29 - The US forces have shot down four drones launched by the Houthi group in Yemen, the US military said.
Bangladeshi teen in ‘mental crisis’ shot dead by New York police
New York, March 29 - A Bangladeshi teenager undergoing a “mental crisis” has been shot dead by city police after he lunged at them with a pair of scissors and his mother intervened in their attempts to subdue him, according to police.
Arunachal was, is, and will remain an integral part of India: MEA
New Delhi, March 28 - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that China's repetitive claims on Arunachal Pradesh will not change India's position, and the northeastern state will remain an integral and inalienable part of India.