6.3-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan’s coast

Taipei, May 9 (AFP/APP): A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan on Monday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey, with buildings in capital Taipei sent swaying. The offshore quake hit just before 2:30 pm (0630 GMT) at a depth of 27 kilometres […]

Ukraine war puts EU ‘at crossroads’ on anniversary

Brussels, May 8 (AFP/APP): As the EU poises to mark its anniversary on Monday, it is morphing into a more muscular global actor, a transformation accelerated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “(The) war in Ukraine is fundamentally challenging our European peace architecture,” European Commission chief […]

France’s Macron inaugurated for second term

Paris, May 7 (AFP/APP): French President Emmanuel Macron was on Saturday inaugurated for a second term after his election victory over the far right, facing immense challenges in foreign and domestic policy following a first term which had often polarised the nation. In a ceremony […]

Eidul Fitr to be celebrated today

FAISALABAD, May 02 (APP): Like other parts of the country, Eidul Fitr will be celebrated in and around Faisalabad today (May 03, 2022) with full religious enthusiasm, fervour and zeal. A spokesman of local administration said on Monday that about 1300 Eid congregations would be […]

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