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Yangoon: The political crisis in Myanmar has deepened as the general who seized power in a coup in February has named himself Prime Minister and declared extension of emergency rule to August 2023, according to media reports. more
Christchurch mosque shooting: Shooter Brenton Tarrant's hearing begins

Wellington: Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand last year, faced the survivors of his attack as his sentencing hearing got u ...

Terrorist groups must not be allowed to exploit ‘fragilities’ caused by global health pandemic

New York: As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the world’s health systems, economies and local communities, the UN Secretary-General on Monday highlighted how the pandemic has laid bare ...

Afghanistan: Security forces kill key Taliban commander in Uruzgan

Kabul: Security forces in Afghanistan have killed 23 Taliban militants including a key Taliban commander, media reports said on Sunday.

‘Timeless message of unity’ resonates on holy day celebrating Buddhism, amidst pandemic

New York/IBNS: To the millions around the world who celebrate the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha, the UN chief sent warm wishes on Thursday, officially marked as the Day ...

COVID-19: Pakistani terror groups seem benefitting from outbreak, militants walk free from jail

Islamabad: Pakistani terror groups seem to be benefitting from the COVID-19 outbreak as all of their operatives, who were in jail as a condition to keep Pakistan out of Financial Action T ...

COVID-19 threatening global peace and security, UN chief warns

New York : While the COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis, its implications are more far-reaching and could threaten global peace and security, the UN Secretary-General ...

Pakistan settling retired soldiers, labourers in PoK in bid to change demography: Report

Islamabad: In a bid to change the demography of  Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), PM Imran Khan-led government is settling large numbers of retired Pakistani soldiers in that region, ...