Japan shocked by shooting of ex-PM Shinzo Abe; World leaders condole death
Jul 09, 2022, at 02:19 am
Tokyo: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated Friday in the western city of Nara, has been hailed as a "true friend", "a great PM" and "a global leader who brought balance to the world" by the leaders across the globe as they condoled his death.
China puts pressure on Pakistan, keen on its own security companies for CPEC-related projects
Jul 09, 2022, at 01:34 am
Beijing/Islamabad: Beijing has put pressure on Islamabad in various ways to ensure the safety and security of the Chinese nationals living and working in Pakistan on CPEC (China–Pakistan Economic Corridor)-related projects.
Ex-Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos dies at 79
Jul 09, 2022, at 01:06 am
Luand/UNI: Former Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, died aged 79, the country's presidency informed on Facebook.
Pakistan's textile sector loses $1bn export orders amid energy crisis
Jul 09, 2022, at 01:00 am
Islamabad: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Abdul Rahim Nasir has said that about 300 textile mills have been closed in the country amid a heavy energy crisis and subsequent suspension of gas supply.
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated
Jul 08, 2022, at 09:19 pm
Tokyo: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died Friday after he was shot twice during a campaign event in the Nara region, the hospital treating him confirmed, media reports said.
Shinzo Abe in 'very grave condition' after being shot, says Japan PM Fumio Kishida
Jul 08, 2022, at 07:52 pm
Tokyo/UNI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said his predecessor Shinzo Abe is in a "very grave condition" after being shot during a speech at a campaign event.
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot during election campaign
Jul 08, 2022, at 04:33 pm
Tokyo/UNI: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is showing no vital signs following his collapse on the street after being shot in the western city of Nara Friday.
Know Rishi Sunak, the Indian-origin leader in race for UK PM
Jul 08, 2022, at 05:27 am
Rishi Sunak, whose resignation as Chancellor of the UK exchequer triggered a wave of resignations, is touted as a frontrunner in the race for next UK PM after Boris Johnson stepped down on Thursday, media reports said.
Canada: Ontario officially enters seventh wave of COVID-19, province's chief medical officer says
Jul 08, 2022, at 03:41 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontario chief medical officer Kieran Moore has claimed that driven by the Omicron BA.5 subvariant, the province has officially been hit by its seventh wave of COVID-19.
Boris Johnson to resign as UK PM: Reports
Jul 07, 2022, at 08:43 pm
London: As more UK ministers continue to resign, Boris Johnson will step down as Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister on Thursday, media reports said.
19 Argentina ex-army officers jailed over 'Dirty War' crimes
Jul 07, 2022, at 07:29 pm
Buenos Aires/UNI: A court in Argentina has sentenced 19 former military officers to long terms for committing crimes against humanity during the military dictatorship in 1976-83.
US reaffirms support to Israel against threat from Iran
Jul 07, 2022, at 07:20 pm
Washington/UNI: Ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to Israel, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reaffirmed US' support to bilateral partnership and in countering threats, including those from Iran.
Elon Musk had twins in 2021 with his top executive
Jul 07, 2022, at 07:12 pm
Washington/UNI: Tesla CEO Elon Musk had twins last November with one of his top executives Shivon Zilis, according to court documents.
Toronto apologises over 'no-beard' policy, to reinstate terminated Sikh security guards
Jul 07, 2022, at 06:21 am
Toronto/IBNS: The city of Toronto has formally apologized to the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) for “any delay” in reinstating the Sikh security guard whose services were terminated over a “no-beard” policy.
Pakistan journalist arrested near Islamabad hours after claiming threat to life
Jul 07, 2022, at 05:38 am
Islamabad: Hours after claiming that his life was under threat, Pakistan journalist Imran Riaz Khan was arrested on Tuesday near a toll plaza on the outskirts of Islamabad.
Pakistan's key parliamentary committee gives nod for peace talks with banned group TTP
Jul 07, 2022, at 05:32 am
Islamabad: A key parliamentary committee of Pakistan on Tuesday gave formal approval to the Pakistani government for holding peace talks with the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and decided to constitute a steering committee for the talks with the banned outfit.
10 security personnel injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan's North Waziristan
Jul 07, 2022, at 05:29 am
North Waziristan, Pakistan: At least 10 security personnel were injured as a suicide bomber attacked a convoy of security forces in the North Waziristan tribal district of Pakistan on Monday, local media reported.
Canada: Saskatchewan officials undertake efforts to settle newly-arrived Ukrainian refugees
Jul 07, 2022, at 05:20 am
Regina/IBNS: A total of 230 Ukrainian refugees arrived in Canada's Saskatchewan when a plane carrying them flew direct from Warsaw in Poland and landed at Regina airport on the evening of July 4.
Huge blow for Boris Johnson as UK Minister Rishi Sunak, Health Secretary Sajid Javid resign
Jul 06, 2022, at 06:46 am
London/IBNS: UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned on Tuesday, throwing Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government into a deep crisis.
Beijing wants instability in Myanmar: Southeast Asia expert Bertil Lintner
Jul 06, 2022, at 05:31 am
New Delhi: Veteran journalist and regional expert Bertil Lintner on Monday said that China wants instability in Myanmar, and wishes to remain a major controlling player in the politics of the Southeast Asian country.
Fourth of July gunman planned attack for weeks, wore women's clothes to hide face: US Police
Jul 06, 2022, at 05:04 am
Hiland Park, Illinois/IBNS: The United States Police Tuesday said the attacker, who opened gunfire during the Fourth of July parade at Hiland Park in Illinois, had planned it for weeks and wore women's clothes in an attempt to cover up his facial tattoos.
Jul 06, 2022, at 04:16 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada’s Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Oliphant, is on a two-day visit to Lugano in Switzerland and London in the United Kingdom, to discuss Ukraine's recovery.
Drought emergency declared in Italy
Jul 05, 2022, at 08:18 pm
Rome/UNI: Italy has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions surrounding the Po River, country's longest river, as they face the worst drought in 70 years.
15 fishermen missing as boat capsizes in Indonesia
Jul 05, 2022, at 05:28 pm
Jakarta/UNI/Xinhua: Rescuers continued searching for 15 fishermen who went missing after their boat sank in the Arafura Sea, an Indonesian official said on Tuesday.
Canada: Toronto changes hours for COVID-19 vaccine at clinics in summer
Jul 05, 2022, at 05:58 am
Toronto/IBNS: A notification reportedly posted to social media by Toronto public health said it will be changing hours at the city-run immunization clinics during the summer.
Pakistan: Hajj pilgrims face financial issues as govt fails to disburse promised subsidies
Jul 05, 2022, at 05:17 am
Islamabad: Amid dire economic condition, the incompetency of the Pakistani government is now reflecting in the hefty Hajj packages where the country’s newly formed coalition government has failed to provide subsidies to the Hajj pilgrims, media reports said.
US: Multiple people feared dead as gunfire erupts at Illinois' Fourth of July parade
Jul 05, 2022, at 04:45 am
Chicago/IBNS: Multiple people are feared dead as gunfire erupted near a Fourth of July parade in a suburb of US's Chicago.
Russia: New Centre for geophysical monitoring to detect nuclear explosions
Jul 05, 2022, at 12:43 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: The 12th Chief Directorate of the Russian Defense Ministry on Monday announced the launch of a specialized center for geophysical monitoring, whose main task is to monitor and register nuclear explosions globally.
Chinese authorities arresting Tibetan thinkers for upholding their culture and rights: Report
Jul 04, 2022, at 04:57 pm
Lhasa, Tibet: The Chinese authorities are arresting Tibetan thinkers, who have been speaking out in favour of their culture and rights which Beijing sees as an act of sedition, reports said.
Nepal police nab 3 Chinese nationals during raid at a software firm
Jul 04, 2022, at 04:52 pm
Kathmandu: The Nepal Police have arrested four people, including three Chinese nationals and a Nepali citizen, with 4.6 million Nepali rupees during a raid at a software firm suspected to be involved in illegal activities in Nepal's Kaski District.