China urges Taliban to crackdown on terror outfits, protect rights of women and children-
By PTI BEIJING: Underlining that Afghanistan was at a critical stage of transforming from chaos to governance, China has urged […]
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Sri Lanka to expedite implementing tourism programme to attract tourists: Report
Tourism, which is among the main revenue generating sources for Sri Lanka, accounts for about five per cent of the
Protesters in Sudan burn tires, block roads a day after coup-
By Associated Press CAIRO: Pro-democracy protesters blocked roads in Sudan’s capital with makeshift barricades and burning tires Tuesday, a day
Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmad Anjum is new chief of Inter-Services Intelligence-
By ANI ISLAMABAD: After days of political slugfest in Pakistan, Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmad Anjum has been appointed as the
Review of Covaxin underway; expect recommendation within 24 hours: WHO spokesperson
Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, which has developed Covaxin, had submitted an EOI to the WHO on April 19 for the vaccine's Emergency
‘Needle spiking’ in bars, clubs sparks new sexual assault concerns
A United Kingdom student described feeling “vulnerable” and “violated” after being a victim of “needle spiking” at a nightclub in
South African court rules Jacob Zuma’s corruption case to continue-
By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s effort to get a prosecutor removed from his corruption case has
Grenade detonated after routine traffic stop in Florida-
By Associated Press TALLAHASSEE: Grenade detonated after routine traffic stop in Florida Sheriff’s deputies making a routine traffic stop in
Miles donations are providing flights for Afghan refugees-
By Associated Press KABUL: A campaign that began with ordinary people donating frequent-flyer miles has raised enough in two months to
Net zero pledges on climate give hope, but still vague-
By Associated Press BERLIN: The United Nations reported Tuesday that fresh pledges by governments to cut greenhouse gas emissions raise