New Delhi summons British diplomat over flag vandalism in London

LONDON 21 Mar (Online): The Indian government summoned the United Kingdom’s senior-most diplomat to protest the taking down of its national flag at the Indian High Commission (HC) in London by pro-Khalistan demonstrators. In a video shared on social media platforms, a Sikh protestor can […]

Xi, Putin hail ‘new era’ of ties in united front against West

Moscow, March 21 (AFP/APP): China and Russia’s leaders hailed a “new era” in their relationship on Tuesday, putting on a united front in Moscow as Vladimir Putin accused the West of rejecting Beijing’s proposals to end the Ukraine conflict. The nations, eager to curb Western […]

Strong quake has people fleeing homes in Afghanistan, Pakistan

Kabul, March 21 (AFP/APP): A strong earthquake lasting for at least 30 seconds was felt across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India Tuesday night, with the United States Geological Survey putting the magnitude at 6.5. “It was a terrifying tremor. I had never […]

More than 530 killed in Haiti gang violence this year: UN

Geneva, March 21 (AFP/APP): More than 530 people have been killed this year in gang violence in Haiti, the United Nations said Tuesday, with many killed by snipers shooting victims at random. The UN human rights office said it was concerned that extreme violence was […]

Indian state extends internet ban in hunt for Sikh separatist

Amritsar, India, March 20 (AFP/APP): Indian authorities extended a mobile internet blackout across a state of about 30 million people on Monday as police hunted a radical Sikh preacher. The blackout extension came after supporters of Amritpal Singh were filmed vandalising India’s consulate in San […]

PTI leader among 10 killed in Havalian ambush: DPO

PESHAWAR, Mar 21 (APP):At least 10 persons including Pakistan Tahrik Insaf (PTI) leader Atif Munsif Khan were killed after their vehicle was attacked by a rival group at Havelian in Abbottabad district on Monday. District Police Officer (DPO) Abbottabad Umar Tufail confirmed the killing of […]

Massive search operation in Indian Punjab to arrest Pro-Khalistan leader

ISLAMABAD 19 Mar (Online): Indian police launched “massive cordon and search operations” and suspended internet and mobile services across Punjab in a push to nab prominent Sikh and pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh, reported the country’s media. Authorities have also imposed Section 144 across the state. […]

Parliamentary elections start in Kazakhstan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP): The process of parliamentary elections has started in Kazakhstan which is a milestone in the country’s history after the constitutional reforms on Sunday. Today’s parliamentary elections in the country are held in 20 regions of the country, including the capital Astana, […]

19 killed in Bangladesh bus crash

Dhaka, March 19 (AFP/APP): At least 19 people were killed and up to 25 were injured Sunday in Bangladesh after a bus smashed through a highway fence and plunged into a roadside ditch, according to police. Police said they suspected the driver lost control at […]