Commonwealth nations celebrate 75-year milestone
New Delhi, March 11 - Today, 56 of the world’s largest countries and smallest islands, across six oceans, continue to stand united and celebrate the shared values for Commonwealth Day.
Two killed in blast in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 10 - At least two people were killed and while another suffered injuries in a blast in Board Bazar in Pakistan's Peshawar on Sunday morning.
South Korean vows to speed up medical reform despite walkout by trainee doctors
Seoul, March 10 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said on Sunday that the government would hasten its policy of increasing the number of medical students while issuing warnings against defiant trainee doctors who attacked their colleagues returning to the medical field.
SpaceX aces double launch of 46 Starlink satellites under 6 hours
New Delhi, March 11 - Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX on Monday aced double launches of 46 Starlink internet satellites in low-Earth orbit -- all under just six hours.
Prez Murmu departs for Mauritius to attend National Day celebrations
New Delhi, March 11 - In a further fillip to India-Mauritius ties, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday embarked on a state visit to the island nation from March 11-13 to attend the National Day celebrations as a chief guest.
Tamas Sulyok takes office as Hungary’s new president
Budapest, March 11 - The inauguration ceremony of Hungary's new President Tamas Sulyok was held here on Sunday in front of the Sandor Palace, the Hungarian President's residence.
Asif Ali Zardari takes oath as 14th president of Pakistan
Islamabad, March 11 - Asif Ali Zardari took oath as the 14th President of Pakistan during a ceremony held at the President's House on Sunday, according to a statement from the President's Office.
EAM Jaishankar calls FTA with four European nations ‘a bold achievement’
New Delhi, March 10 - Calling the signing of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) a "bold achievement", External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday that the move reflects a new way of furthering international economic collaboration.
Yemen’s Houthis claim fresh attacks against cargo vessel, US warships
Sanaa, March 10 - Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for two attacks against a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel, which the group claimed was American-owned, and several US Navy warships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Iraqi PM reopens strategic plants in Basra
Baghdad, March 10 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani reopened three key plants in Basra, southern Iraq, following years of closure since the US-led invasion.
Asif Ali Zardari elected Pakistan President for second time
Islamabad, March 9 - PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari was elected as the 14th president of Pakistan on Saturday, defeating the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed Sunni Ittehad Council candidate Mahmood Khan Achakzai.
Asif Ali Zardari’s likely election as Pakistan President ‘violation of constitution’: PTI
Islamabad, March 9 - PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday said the likely election of PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari as the president of the country is a "violation of the Constitution", local media reported.
Death toll in floods, landslides in Indonesia rises to 10
Jakarta, March 9 - The death toll in floods and landslides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province has risen to 10, local management agency said on Saturday.
India, Bangladesh border officials agree to settle issues ‘amicably’
Dhaka, March 9 - Curbing trans-border crimes, human trafficking, and enhanced joint-patrolling were some of the issues discussed at the 54th India-Bangladesh Director General-level border coordination conference from March 5-9 in Dhaka.
3 killed, 10 missing as floods, landslides hit Indonesia’s West Sumatra
Jakarta, March 9 - Three people were found dead and 10 others went missing amid floods and landslides striking Indonesia's West Sumatra province, a senior official of the local disaster management agency said.
US records over 100 pediatric deaths from flu this season
Los Angeles, March 9 - More than 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been reported in the US so far this season, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
India says it reached out to its students in US after recent deaths
New Delhi, March 8 - India said on Friday that its consulates in the US have reached out to its nationals studying there and assured them of all possible cooperation and assistance in case of any trouble following the recent deaths of Indian
Pakistan: Polling for Presidential elections underway
Islamabad, March 9 - Polling to elect 14 president of Pakistan is underway at Sindh provincial Assembly on Saturday.
Seven missing after fishing boat capsizes in South Korea
Seoul, March 9 - Seven people went missing after a fishing boat capsized off the southern coastal city of Tongyeong in South Korea on Saturday, the Coast Guard said.
Israel ‘welcomes’ maritime aid corridor from Cyprus to Gaza: Spokesperson
Jerusalem, March 9 - Israel has said that it "welcomed" the inauguration of the maritime corridor from Cyprus to the Gaza Strip aimed at boosting the humanitarian aid to the embattled Palestinian enclave.