US blames Assad’s reliance on Russia, Iran for loss of Aleppo control WASHINGTON: The United States Saturday said Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad lost control of Aleppo because of his... Updated 01 Dec, 2024 06:45pm
World Iran, Europeans meet to test diplomacy with Trump term looming GENEVA: European and Iranian diplomats meet on Friday to discuss whether they can engage in serious talks in the... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:12am
World US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire Only US votes against, using its veto as permanent council member to block resolution Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:53pm
World UN to vote again on Gaza ceasefire, US plans unclear UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:00pm
World Lebanon army redeployment in south crucial to war solution: UN peacekeeping chief BAABDA: The UN peacekeeping chief whose force monitors Lebanon’s south said redeploying Lebanese troops there is... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:24pm
World Blinken says ‘good progress’ made toward Lebanon ceasefire deal WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that negotiators have made “good progress” toward a... Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:54pm
World Israel strikes north Lebanon town, UN expresses concern about peacekeepers OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday, killing at... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:24am
World China urges UN Security Council to de-escalate Middle East crisis HONG KONG: China called on the United Nations Security Council to take “urgent actions” to de-escalate the situation... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:18pm
World Zelensky says Russia ‘can only be forced into peace’ UNITED NATIONS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russia can only be forced into peace, as he... Published 25 Sep, 2024 01:11am
Print En route to UNGA, PM makes stopover in London ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached London on Saturday, from where he would leave for New York to lead... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am
World UN Security Council to meet Friday over Lebanon pager blasts UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council will meet on Friday over the pager blasts in Lebanon targeting... Published 18 Sep, 2024 09:33pm
World Russian UN envoy redoubles warning on new missiles for Kyiv UNITED NATIONS: Russia’s UN ambassador issued a stern warning Friday to Western powers thinking of allowing Kyiv to... Published 13 Sep, 2024 11:17pm
World UN rights chief calls on states to challenge Israel over occupation GENEVA: The UN human rights chief said on Monday that ending the nearly year-long war in Gaza is a priority and... Published 09 Sep, 2024 02:44pm
Supplements Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif: Message of Prime Minister of Pakistan on Defence and Martyrs Day, 6 September 2024 The 6 September marks a significant day in the history of Pakistan. Every year on this day, the Pakistani nation... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Perspectives Zuckerberg was ‘pressured’ to censor Covid content: is the same happening with Palestine? Earlier this week, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the Biden administration had pressured the company to... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 11:35pm
World Three UN peacekeepers lightly injured in south Lebanon ‘explosion’ BEIRUT: Three United Nations peacekeepers suffered light injuries Sunday, the UN said, after a blast near their... Published 18 Aug, 2024 10:45pm
World Jordan says Israel turned ‘rogue state’ with Hamas leader killing AMMAN: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Thursday that Israel had turned “rogue” state with its... Published 01 Aug, 2024 11:32pm
World Australian foreign minister condemns Russia-North Korea ties after DMZ visit PAJU: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday that a security pact signed by Russia and North Korea... Published 30 Jul, 2024 11:47am
World Mourning in Kyiv as rescuers clear rubble from children’s hospital KYIV: Rescue workers cleared debris as Ukraine observed a day of mourning Tuesday, after Russian strikes shattered a... Published 10 Jul, 2024 11:14am
World 80% of Gazans now displaced: UN humanitarian coordinator UNITED NATIONS: The UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza said Tuesday that 1.9 million people – 80 percent of the... Published 02 Jul, 2024 10:28pm
World North Korea missile explodes in midair after launch, South’s military says SEOUL: North Korea test-fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, but it... Published 26 Jun, 2024 10:57am
World Battles rage in Rafah after US says Gaza truce still possible GAZA STRIP: Israeli helicopters struck Gaza’s Rafah Thursday, residents said, with Hamas militants reporting ... Published 14 Jun, 2024 06:31am
World Iran expands nuclear capacities further: IAEA VIENNA: Iran is further expanding its nuclear capacities, the UN atomic watchdog said Thursday, one week after the... Published 14 Jun, 2024 06:31am
World Hamas accepts UN ceasefire resolution, ready to negotiate over details, official says CAIRO: Hamas accepts a UN Security Council ceasefire resolution and is ready to negotiate over the details, senior... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:22pm
World Antony Blinken in Israel to push ceasefire plan for Gaza TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with key Israeli opposition figures on Tuesday, a day... Published 11 Jun, 2024 11:10am
Pakistan PM’s China visit a big success, says Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar affirmed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
World UN Security Council to vote Monday on US Gaza ceasefire resolution UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council will vote Monday afternoon on a US-drafted resolution that backs... Published 10 Jun, 2024 09:11pm
World US in Gaza ceasefire push with UN vote, Mideast tour GAZA STRIP: The United States stepped up pressure Monday for a Gaza ceasefire with a call for a UN Security Council... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 01:19pm
World US condemns North Korea missile launches WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday strongly condemned North Korea’s latest missile launches as a threat to... Published 30 May, 2024 11:04pm
World North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles SEOUL: North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles early Thursday, Seoul's military said, hours ... Published 30 May, 2024 01:33pm