Canada launches inquiry into April mass shooting: Public Safety Minister
Jul 29, 2020, at 05:38 pm
Toronto/Sputnik: The Canadian government has ordered a full public inquiry into the April 18 mass shooting in the province of Nova Scotia, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said in a statement.
New York Times accuses Russia of spreading disinformation about COVID-19 outbreak
Jul 29, 2020, at 05:25 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The New York Times accused Russia of spreading disinformation about the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - claims Russia has repeatedly denied.
Bangladesh: Bomb explosion hits Pallabi police station, 5 hurt
Jul 29, 2020, at 04:28 pm
Dhaka:At least five people were hurt as a bomb exploded in Dhaka's Pallabi Police Station on Tuesday, media reports said.
Canada: Kielburgers to appear before House Committee, WE Charity's honour at stake, says Polls
Jul 29, 2020, at 04:44 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The appearance of Craig Kielburger and Marc Kielburger, WE Charity founders, before a House committee on Tuesday to answer questions about their recent partnership with Canada's Liberal government to administer a $900-million student grant program, would risk the reputation of the charity, pollsters say, media reports said.
Punjab Assembly in Pakistan passes bill protecting 'Islam', triggers row
Jul 29, 2020, at 04:09 am
Islamabad: Several sections of the Pakistani society have criticised the passage of the Punjab Tahaffuz-i-Bunyad-i-Islam (protecting the foundation of Islam) Bill 2020 by the Punjab Assembly.
Ban on Books in Pakistan: HRCP expresses concern
Jul 29, 2020, at 03:21 am
Islamabad; The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its concern over the banning of certain books in Pakistan, media reports said.
Pashtuns from Afghanistan protest against Pakistan and Punjabi Taliban globally
Jul 29, 2020, at 02:56 am
Pashtuns from Paktia, Paktika and Khost provinces in Afghanistan gave call for a two-day protest demonstration in three provinces against Punjabi Taliban, asking them to evacuate from both sides of the Durand Line. They are also protesting in Europe.
Jul 28, 2020, at 11:52 pm
Dhaka: Weeks of torrential monsoon rains, widespread flooding and deadly landslides in Bangladesh, India and Nepal have affected millions of children and families, UNICEF said today.
Ex Malaysian PM Najib Razak found guilty in 1 MBDB case
Jul 28, 2020, at 11:46 pm
Kuala Lumpur/UNI: Former Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak found guilty of all seven charges of corruption in 1MDB linked graft case on Tuesday.
Five Pakistani policemen killed in raid in disputed Gilgit-Baltistan area - Reports
Jul 28, 2020, at 11:40 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Five police officers were killed in an exchange of fire with suspects during a midnight raid in the Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan area in the disputed Kashmir region on Tuesday, Geo TV reported, citing officials.
Chinese researcher accused of visa fraud in US, arrested
Jul 28, 2020, at 11:34 pm
Washington/UNI: A Chinese researcher accused of visa fraud by hiding her ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army while seeking entry visa into the US, was taken into custody by US police in California, officials said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan witnesses 3458 civilian casualties in first half of 2020: UNAMA
Jul 28, 2020, at 09:40 pm
New York: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said the first half of 2020 witnessed fluctuating levels of violence impacting civilians in Afghanistan, with the United Nations documenting 3,458 civilian casualties (1,282 killed and 2,176 injured).
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion leaves one person dead
Jul 28, 2020, at 09:30 pm
Kabul: At least one person was killed and two others were hurt as a blast rocked Kabul city of Afghanistan on Tuesday.
Lahore: Pakistani Muslim cleric threatens Sikh community
Jul 28, 2020, at 06:22 pm
Lahore: In yet another instance of atrocities carried out against minorities in Pakistan, an activist of Dawat-e-Islami (Beraillwi), who is also a caretaker of Mazar of Muslim prophet Hazrat Shah Kaku Chesti in Lahore, has threatened the Sikh community saying the south Asian country belongs to Muslims.
Jul 28, 2020, at 06:17 pm
Quetta: In their bid to fight against Pakistan occupation of their regions, a group of Baloch and Sindhi pro-freedom organisations have decided to form a united front, media reports said.
We must all accept hard choices if we’re to beat COVID-19, urges WHO
Jul 28, 2020, at 03:12 pm
New York:Governments everywhere should adopt a much more focused approach to stopping coronavirus transmission if they want to avoid having to impose sweeping lockdowns once again.
Google extends work from home through June 2021
Jul 28, 2020, at 02:48 pm
San Francisco/Xinhua: Google will allow most employees to work from home through June 2021 as COVID-19 cases continue to surge, according to a report by San Francisco Chronicle on Monday.
Two demonstrators killed in clashes with security personnel in Baghdad - IHCHR
Jul 28, 2020, at 02:27 pm
Baghdad/Sputnik: Two people were killed and 15 injured in clashes between Iraqi protesters and law enforcement in Baghdad, the Iraqi High Commission For Human Rights (IHCHR) said Monday.
Three rockets hit military base housing US forces near Iraq's capital
Jul 28, 2020, at 02:14 pm
Baghdad/Xinhua: At least three Katyusha rockets hit a military base housing U.S. forces near Iraq's capital Baghdad, an Interior Ministry source said.
Donald Trump's National Security Advisor tests positive for COVID-19
Jul 28, 2020, at 01:51 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor tested positive for COVID-19, the White House said on Monday.
Afghanistan: 36 militants surrender before authorities
Jul 27, 2020, at 11:49 pm
Kabul/UNI: Thirty-six Taliban militants joined a national peace and reconciliation process in two Afghan provinces after they surrendered before the national authorities, TOLO news reported on Monday.
Hong Kong bans public gatherings larger than 2 as COVID-19 cases continue rise
Jul 27, 2020, at 11:46 pm
Gaza/Sputnik: Israeli settlers torched in the early hours of Monday a mosque in the Palestinian city of Al-Bireh, located in the central West Bank province of Ramallah, Palestine’s state news agency WAFA has reported.
Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in West Bank
Jul 27, 2020, at 11:40 pm
Gaza/Sputnik: Israeli settlers torched in the early hours of Monday a mosque in the Palestinian city of Al-Bireh, located in the central West Bank province of Ramallah, Palestine’s state news agency WAFA has reported.
Diplomatic conflict: Russia suspends deliveries of S-400 missiles to Beijing
Jul 27, 2020, at 06:02 pm
Beijing: Russian newest S-400 air defense systems, acquired by China several years ago, were left without anti-aircraft guided missiles as Russia decided to stop supplying the weapons to Beijing, media reports said.
In consulate closure episode China has become the appeaser from aggressor: Australian newspaper
Jul 27, 2020, at 05:57 pm
Amid the ongoing conflict over the embassy closure moves by the US and China, an analysis by an Australian newspaper said China, the 'aggressor', is becoming the 'appeaser'.
Jul 27, 2020, at 05:21 pm
A leading Hong Kong-based newspaper has claimed that Chinese president Xi Jinping is all set to sideline the democratically elected representatives and civil servants of Pakistan to expand his direct influence over the political and economic processes of the country.
Around 6000-6500 Pakistani terrorists present in Afghanistan: UNSC report
Jul 27, 2020, at 04:04 pm
New York: A report published by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has claimed that around 6000-6500 Pakistani terrorists are present in Afghanistan at present.
Xinjiang is another Bangladesh waiting to happen, says activist Lily Harding
Jul 27, 2020, at 03:59 pm
New York: Activist Lily Harding feels that Xinjiang region in China is likely to become another Bangladesh (read get liberation like Bangladesh got in 1971) as the people of the area dread Chinese Communist Party control and yearn for a stable democratic republic.
Australia now joins US in declaring China's claims in South China Sea as 'illegal'
Jul 27, 2020, at 03:53 pm
Sydney/Beijing: In a move, which might further deteriorate relations with China, Australia has backed the US in declaring Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea to be illegal.
Huge explosions hit ammunition depot near Iraq's capital
Jul 27, 2020, at 02:43 pm
Baghdad/Xinhua: Huge explosions hit an ammunition depot at a military base in southern Baghdad, the Iraqi military said.