S. African parliament speaker faces possible arrest after losing court bid
Cape Town, April 3 - A South African High Court on Tuesday dismissed an urgent application filed by National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to interdict a possible arrest of her on corruption charges.
One killed as four vehicles catch fire after oil tanker overturns in Bangladesh
Dhaka, April 2 - One person was burnt to death and eight others were injured on Tuesday morning when four vehicles caught fire after an oil tanker overturned on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar.
Pakistan’s aviation body exposes massive corruption scandal
Islamabad, April 2 - In a major expose of corruption scandal in the sale of land of Walton Airport in Pakistan's Lahore cantonment area; the Aircraft Owners & Operators Association (AOOA) has written a letter to the Federal Aviation Minister detailing the illegal
South Korean govt calls on striking doctors to present reasonable solution
Seoul, April 2 - The South Korean government is open to talks with doctors if they come up with a unified and reasonable solution to resolve an impasse over a reform to hike the number of medical students, a senior official said on
Iranian ambassador to Syria vows retaliation against Israeli attack on embassy
Damascus, April 2 - Iranian Ambassador to Syria, Hossein Akbari, has promised that Iran will respond to Israel's attack on the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus with equal force.
Fresh US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen’s port city
Sanaa, April 2 - A warplane of the US-British coalition launched airstrikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on the Red Sea, the media reported.
Japan govt designates 5 airports, 11 seaports to upgrade for possible defence use
Tokyo, April 2 - The Japanese government has designated five airports and 11 seaports to be upgraded for possible use by the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and the Japan Coast Guard, local media reported.
US Congress members seek update on probes into temple attacks
Washington, April 1 - US Congress' five Indian-descent members on Monday demanded a briefing from the Justice Department on the spate of vandalism at Hindu temples across the country, some of whom were left with pro-Khalistan and anti-India graffiti.
Jolt to Erdogan as Turkey’s opposition registers big win in local polls
Ankara, April 1 - Turkey's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), has claimed a major victory in local polls in 35 mayoralties throughout the country, according to unofficial results of Sunday's local elections. This comes as a jolt to President Recep Tayyip
Japan’s Moon lander goes dormant again: JAXA
New Delhi, April 1 - After surviving two recent lunar nights, Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has now gone dormant, the country’s space agency JAXA said on Monday.
Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan’s sentence in Toshakhana case
Islamabad, April 1- In a major positive development for former Pakistan Premier Imran Khan and his wife, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the 14-year sentence of the former Prime Minister and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case.
Pakistan SC takes suo moto notice of IHC judges letter case
Islamabad, April 1 - Pakistan Supreme Court has taken a suo moto notice of the case related to a letter of six sitting judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), accusing the country’s intelligence agencies of harassing, threatening, blackmailing and interfering in judicial
2,000 is minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions: S. Korean President
Seoul, April 1 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday said that 2,000 is the minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions, ruling out any adjustment despite a prolonged walkout by junior doctors.
US, Israel to hold virtual meet on Rafah operations today
Tel Aviv, April 1 - The US and Israel will hold a virtual meeting of senior officials regarding the Rafah operations.
Taliban confirms detention of 2 US nationals in Afghanistan
Kabul, April 1 - Afghan caretaker government's spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has confirmed the detention of two US nationals in Afghanistan, local media said.
Bulgaria partially enters Schengen area
Sofia, April 1 - Bulgaria along with its northern neighbour Romania have partially joined the passport-free Schengen area.
Israeli PM undergoes hernia surgery: Office
Jerusalem, April 1 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had undergone a hernia surgery on Sunday night, his office said in a statement.
UNIFIL urges calm on Lebanese-Israeli border after injury of UN observers
Beirut, March 31 - Spokesperson for a UN peacekeeping mission, Andrea Tenenti, has urged Lebanon and Israel to cease the ongoing heavy exchanges of fire on the border areas, after three members of the UN Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) and one Lebanese translator
Bulgaria’s president asks caretaker PM nominee to propose govt
Sofia, March 31 - Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has asked Dimitar Glavchev, a nominee for caretaker Prime Minister, to propose a composition of a caretaker government before next Saturday.
Russia calls for jointly combating terrorism with India, other nations
New Delhi, March 30 - Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said on Saturday that his country is committed to fighting terrorism together with India and other nations, as he highlighted the strong statement of support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.