Israeli strikes in southern Syria

Jerusalem-January 06 (Online): Israeli tanks fired Wednesday on suspects along the Syrian border in the Golan Heights after they were detected near its forces, the military said. “A short time ago during army activity in the Golan Heights, soldiers identified suspects close to a military […]

Japan, Australia sign defence treaty with eyes on China

Canberra-January 06 (Online): Japan and Australia on Thursday signed a “landmark” treaty to strengthen defence ties, saying the accord would contribute to regional stability, as China expands its military and economic clout. While Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison did not mention Beijing directly in a […]

Sushmita Sen turns out to be fan of Danyal Zafar

Mumbai-January 06 (Online): Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen has turned out to be a fan of Pakistani singer Danyal Zafar. In a video shared by Sushmita Sen on social-networking platform, the actress and her daughter Alisah were seen enjoying the song Udd Chaliye of Danyal Zafar. […]

OIC organs chart way forward for new S&T initiatives

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): COMSTECH-the OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation Thursday held a virtual meeting of its steering committee for implementation of the Science Technology Innovation (STI) Agenda 2026, mainly to chart the way forward for new initiatives. The agenda of the […]

Swiss army knives WhatsApp at work

Zurich, Jan 6 (AFP/APP): Switzerland’s army has banned the use of WhatsApp whilst on duty, a spokesman confirmed Thursday, in favour of a Swiss messaging service deemed more secure in terms of data protection. The ban also applies to using other messaging apps like Signal […]

Sindh Agriculture University to introduce new degree courses

HYDERABAD, Jan 06 (APP):The management of Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam has decided to introduce new degree courses in consultation with investors for preparation regarding export of milk, meat, leather and its by-products as per international standards. In this connection a meeting of the experts […]

South Africa v India second Test scoreboard

Johannesburg, Jan 6 (AFP/APP): Scoreboard on the fourth day of the second Test between South Africa and India at the Wanderers Stadium on Thursday. India, first innings, 202 South Africa, first innings, 229 India, second innings, 266 South Africa, second innings (overnight 118-2) A. Markram […]

Seven Palestinians killed in West Bank traffic accident

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories, Jan 6 (AFP/APP):Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas declared a day of mourning after seven Palestinians died in a traffic accident Thursday in the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian media said. “President Mahmud Abbas declared today that a day of mourning […]

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