Magnitude 4.5 quake strikes off Republic of Korea East Coast

Seoul, May 15 (SPA/APP): An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude struck off the east coast city of Donghae, the Republic of Korea, on Monday, prompting concerns of a possible stronger temblor, according to the Korean Yonhap news agency. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) and fire authorities […]

Polls not held despite SC clear orders

ISLAMABAD 14 May (Online): Punjab Assembly election has not been held despite clear orders of Supreme Court. Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) failed to implement the schedule of elections of Punjab assembly. According to source ECP failed to send notice of contempt of election commission […]

PTI makes district aid committee to release arrested workers

ISLAMABAD 14 May (Online): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has constituted the district level committees to make arrangements for the release of arrested party workers and leaders. PTI will approach courts from Monday (today) for the release of their workers and leaders. PTI already has approached Islamabad High […]

As net tightens, Iranians pushed to take up state-backed alternatives

Tehran, May 14 (AFP/APP): Banned from using popular Western apps, Iranians have been left with little choice but to take up state-backed alternatives, as the authorities tighten internet restrictions for security reasons following months of protests. Iranians are accustomed to using virtual private networks, or […]

Leading candidates in Thailand’s election

Bangkok, May 14 (AFP/APP): The names leading the race to become Thai prime minister after Sunday’s election range from a billionaire’s daughter to a canny backroom operator known as the “Rolex general”. Here is a run-down of the main candidates: – Prayut Chan-o-Cha – Incumbent […]

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