London: The United Kingdom (UK) summoned China s ambassador demanding he explain Beijing s "aggressive behaviour" and "escalation" of actions targeted at Taiwan in recent days. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, the favourite to become the UK s next prime minister, said she had called in ambassador
Kyiv: Ukraine accused Russia of carrying out rocket strikes that killed 14 civilians in areas near a nuclear power plant, as the G7 warned that Russian control of the facility "endangers the region". Overnight strikes in the Dnipropetrovsk region in central Ukraine killed 13 people and
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to have official and scheduled meetings with the heads of major countries, including his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, by the middle of next month, according to diplomatic sources. According to media reports, the meetings will take place during the
Tehran: Iran dismissed as “fiction” on Thursday US allegations that it had plotted to kill former White House national security adviser (NSA) John Bolton in retaliation for the assassination of one of its top commanders. The US claim comes at a crunch moment in talks on
Srinagar: The 14th martyrdom anniversary of prominent Kashmiri leader, Sheikh Abdul Aziz is being observed on Thursday. All Parties Hurriyat Conference has paid glowing tributes to Sheikh Abdul Aziz on the occasion of his martyrdom anniversary. Illegally detained APHC Vice Chairman, Shabbir Ahmad Shah, in a message
Srinagar: The Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) local authorities have denied permission to the traditional peaceful Muharram processions from Gurubazar towards Buchwara and Abi-Guzar towards Zadibal routes, scheduled to be held on 8th and 9th Muharram in Srinagar. Pakistan strongly condemns these curbs on
United Nations: China delayed a proposal by the United States and India, seeking to sanction a top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander at the UN Security Council, diplomats said. India and the United States wanted Abdul Rauf Azhar to be subjected to a global travel ban and asset
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “black magic” remark, saying he must “stop lowering the dignity” of the PM’s post by talking about such superstitious things. Gandhi’s attack came a day after Prime Minister Modi
New Delhi: Justice Uday Umesh Lalit appointed the 49th Chief Justice of India after President Droupadi Murmu signed his warrant of appointment. He will assume charge on August 27. Incumbent CJI N.V. Ramana will demit office the day before. “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause
New Delhi: Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Thursday sworn in as the 14th vice-president of India. President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Dhankhar at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier in the day, Dhankhar visited Raj Ghat in Delhi to pay his respects