International

November 9, 2017 12:03 PM

Pakistan: 24 dead, 69 injured in bus crashes in Dhok Pathan area of Talagang

In Pakistan, at least 24 people were killed and 69 injured after a speeding bus fell off a bridge in Dhok Pathan area of Talagang last night. Station House Officer of Saddar Police Station, Muhammad Afzal said the bus was on its way to Raiwind from Kohat. <br/><br/>He said the passengers...

November 9, 2017 12:03 PM

5th meeting of Nepal-India Oversight Mechanism held at Kathmandu

The 5th meeting of Nepal-India Oversight Mechanism was held at Kathmandu on Wednesday. A comprehensive review of the progress achieved in the implementation of bilateral projects in last 4 months was made in the meeting. <br/><br/><br/>Both sides reiterated their commitment to the ...

November 9, 2017 12:03 PM

US Navy to carry out military exercise in Western Pacific

The US Navy has announced that it will carry out a military exercise involving 3 aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific from Saturday to Tuesday. US Pacific Fleet Commander, Admiral Scott Swift said the exercise is a strong testament to the US Pacific Fleet's unique ability and ironclad commi...

November 9, 2017 10:55 AM

Colombia mudslide: 4 dead, 18 missing

In Columbia, at least four people have died and 18 are missing after a mudslide swept through the town of Corinto in Colombia's south-west Cauca province. Emergency workers said the La Paila river burst its banks and swept mud, boulders and branches through the town's centre. <br/>&l...

November 9, 2017 7:17 AM

UN Security Council tells Saudi-led coalition to keep Yemen air, sea ports open

The United Nations Security Council has asked the Saudi-led military coalition to keep all Yemen air and sea ports open to humanitarian aid deliveries. During a closed-door meeting, the Council members expressed concern about the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen and stressed the importance of ke...

November 9, 2017 7:15 AM

Catalonia crisis: Spain considering constitutional changes

Spain is considering constitutional changes that could allow its regions to hold referendums on independence in the future. Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis said, nationwide vote on the issue could be held in the future. The move is in recognition of the events in Catalonia, where the regional govern...

November 9, 2017 5:44 AM

Priti Patel resigns cabinet over Israel meetings row

The British Secretary of State for International Development Priti Patel resigned yesterday amid a political storm over her secret meetings with Israeli officials. <br/><br/>She was summoned back from Kenya by Prime Minister Theresa May after it was revealed that she met senior Israeli o...

Most Read

View All arrow-right

No posts found.