29 killed, 50 injured due to heavy rains in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 3 - At least 29 people were killed and 50 others injured due to heavy rains that swept across Pakistan in the past 48 hours, the country's authorities told media on Sunday.
Three arrested in connection with Bangladesh building fire
Dhaka, March 2 - Three people have been arrested in connection with the Bangladesh building fire which claimed 46 lives.
Munich tests India’s foreign policy
New Delhi: In the background of India's clear stand on the Hamas-Israel conflict denouncing the "terror" attack of Hamas on Israel on October 7 last year and endorsing the support of the US for the initial Israeli response to the same, and the
US Vice Prez Harris calls for increasing flow of aid to Gaza
Washington, March 4 - US Vice President Kamala Harris has urged Israel to "significantly increase the flow of aid" to Gaza by opening new border crossings and not imposing "any unnecessary restrictions".
S.Korea, US begin key annual military drills
Seoul, March 4 - South Korea and the US kicked off a major combined military exercise on Monday to reinforce deterrence against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats amid concern Pyongyang could use the manoeuvres as a pretext for provocations.
Shehbaz Sharif – the only Pak politician to be elected PM for second consecutive term
Islamabad, March 3 - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday took over the country's premiership for the second time after he bagged 201 votes in the National Assembly, becoming the 24th prime minsiter.
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan Prime Minister
Islamabad, March 3 - PML(N) President Shehbaz Sharif was elected 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan on Sunday.
UNSC expresses ‘deep concern’ over Gaza food convoy deaths, mentions Israeli forces’ ‘involvement’
United Nations, March 3 - The United Nations Security Council has expressed "deep concern" over more than 100 deaths in Gaza around a humanitarian convoy and to cite the "involvement" of Israeli defence forces in the incident.
Jordan, US conduct joint aid airdrops to Gaza
Amman, March 3 - Jordan and the US have jointly carried out airdrops of aid to Gaza, the first time that the US participated in the multinational humanitarian effort.
Iran invites foreign investors in energy projects: President
Tehran, March 3 - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has invited international investors and the member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) to participate in the country's energy projects.
Trump wins Missouri’s Republican presidential caucus
Washington, March 3 - Former US President Donald Trump on Saturday won Missouri's Republican presidential caucus, continuing his march toward the GOP nomination.
Sanctions won’t work on solving Russia-Ukraine crisis: Slovak FM
Antalya (Turkey), March 3 - Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar has said that his country opposes imposing sanctions on Russia and won't send any weapons or troops to Ukraine to escalate the war.
Congressional review over, US sale of MQ-9B drones to India ready for next steps
Washington, March 3 - The decks are clear now for India to take the next steps in acquiring 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian armed drones with ammunition with the lapse on Friday of the 30-day period for Congressional review of the deal.
From Asia to Africa, ‘Vishwaguru’ India plays a key role in growth of Global South
New Delhi, March 2 - In yet another proof of its emergence as an emphatic voice of the Global South, India joined hands with "valued friend" Mauritius once again to strengthen its maritime security and foster socio-economic development.
Pak Presidential polls: Asif Ali Zardari, Mahmood Achakzai file nomination papers
Islamabad, March 2 - PPP and the PML-N joint candidate Asif Ali Zardari and PTI backed Sunni Ittehad Council's candidate Mahmood Khan Achakzai have filed nomination for the presidential polls in Pakistan, scheduled on March 9.
India to continue working with Bhutan on its development agenda
New Delhi, March 1 - The annual India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held in the national capital on Friday with both sides reviewing the progress of the projects supported by the Indian government in the Himalayan nation.
Indian-Americans certain BJP will ride back to power under PM Modi
New Delhi, March 2 - As they keenly wait for the grand electoral spectacle to unfold in their country of origin, most Indian-Americans say they are certain that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will storm back to power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ukraine, Netherlands sign deal on security cooperation
Kiev, March 2 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte signed an agreement on security cooperation between the two countries, the presidential press service reported.
Canada announces additional ban on imports of Russian diamonds
Ottawa, March 2 - Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly has said that Canada is imposing additional import restrictions on Russian diamonds.
Egyptian FM calls for Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan
Ankara, March 2 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has called for a truce in Gaza before the holy month of Ramadan expected to begin this year around March 11.