Afghan peace: US, Taliban set to sign historic deal in Qatar
America’s longest war may finally be nearing an end. The United States and the insurgents it toppled from power in Afghanistan are poised to sign a peace deal on Saturday after a conflict that outlasted two US commanders in chief and is now led by a third eager to fulfill a campaign promise to extricate […]
Iran coronavirus deaths jump to 26, Vice President Ebtekar tests positive
The coronavirus epidemic in Iran has cost 26 lives, the health ministry announced Thursday, with a vice president becoming the latest top official to be infected as the spread appeared to accelerate. Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour told a news conference that the tally of infections had risen to 245 with 106 more cases confirmed […]
USCIRF condemns Delhi violence India says desist from making ‘irresponsible’ comments at sensitive time
Washington : (PTI) Expressing “grave concern” over the violence in New Delhi, a US commission on international religious freedom urged the Indian government to take swift action for the safety of its citizens. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said that the Indian government should provide protection to people regardless of their faith […]
Saudi Arabia halts travel to Islam’s holiest site over coronavirus outbreak
Saudi Arabia on Thursday halted travel to the holiest sites in Islam over fears about a viral epidemic just months ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, a move that came as the Mideast has over 220 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus. The extraordinary decision by Saudi Arabia stops foreigners from reaching the holy city […]
Two Turkish soldiers killed in Libya: President Erdogan
Two Turkish soldiers have been killed in fighting in Libya, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday as he also defended Ankara’s move to also send Syrian opposition fighters to the North African country. Erdogan’s remarks followed reports that as many as 16 Turkish soldiers may have been killed in the fighting in Libya since […]
Sanders Slams Trump For Selling Weapons To India
WASHINGTON – Democratic presidential front-runner Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday slammed President Donald Trump for selling weapons to India, saying that the US should instead partner with New Delhi to fight climate change to save the planet. Sanders, who has won the Nevada and New Hampshire primaries and tied in Iowa, made the comments after Trump, […]
Malaysia Shocker: PM Mahathir Submits Resignation
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has submitted a letter of resignation to the country’s king, his office said on Monday, leaving the government in limbo amid talk of forming a new governing coalition. The fate of Malaysia’s ruling coalition had been in doubt after weekend talks between some of its members and opposition […]
Security beefed up in Kashmir in view of US president”s India visit
Srinagar : (PTI) Security has been increased across Kashmir as a precautionary measure in view of US President Donald Trump”s two-day visit to India, which began on Monday, officials said. “In view of the incidents that have taken place in Kashmir ahead of high profile visits to the country, security has been strengthened in the […]
US, Taliban To Sign Peace Deal In Doha On 29th
KABUL – The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave the way to ending America’s longest war, the bitter foes announced on Friday, hours after Kabul said a week-long partial truce across Afghanistan would kick off this weekend. If that so-called “reduction in violence” holds, it would mark a […]
Iranians Vote For New Parliament Amid Tensions With US
Agencies Tehran: Polls opened across Iran Friday in the country’s eleventh parliamentary election, seen as a test for the popularity of President Hassan Rouhani’s reformist-moderate camp, which has dominated Parliament since 2016. Elections for Iran’s 290-member Parliament are set amid escalating political tensions, economic struggles and concerns about escalating tensions with the US. The spectre […]
