China blames Indian troops for Ladakh scuffle
Beijing, Aug 21 (IANS) China on Monday blamed Indian troops for a scuffle between the two Armies in Ladakh sector and said it had complained to New Delhi. Beijing said Indian soldiers started the trouble, causing injury to Chinese soldiers near the Pangong Lake. On August 15, when Indian troops tried to stop the Chinese […]
India wildlife reserve park devastated by monsoon floods
19 August 2017 GUAHATI, India (AP) — Rising floodwaters have inundated large parts of a famous wildlife reserve park in northeastern India, killing more than 225 animals and forcing hundreds of other animals to flee, the park director said Saturday. Around 15 rhinos, 185 deer and at least one Royal Bengal tiger have died in […]
Trump presidency is over, says ousted Steve Bannon
August 19, 2017 Ousted White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon on Saturday said the Trump presidency that the right-wing conservatives helped make a reality is ‘over’ and the president would now be ‘moderated’ by the Republicans. Bannon, who headed the controversial right-wing website Breitbart News before joining the Trump administration, also denied that he was fired from the key position. Hours […]
Indian aggression in IoK has increased: FO spokesperson
(Agencies) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria remarked that Indian aggression in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) has increased over time. While addressing FO’s weekly press briefing, Zakaria remarked that Indian forces have martyred six Kashmiris in the last five days. Moreover, Indian forces have also imprisoned the Hurriyat leadership and denied them basic amenities. Foreign […]
Saudi-led coalition killed over 500 Yemeni kids in 2016: UN draft report
Thu Aug 17, 2017 A new draft report by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that the Saudi-led coalition committed “grave violations” of human rights against Yemeni children in 2016, killing 502 and injuring 838 others during their brutal military campaign there. “The killing and maiming of children remained the most prevalent violation” of […]
Chinese military raps ‘wrong actions’ by US
Thu Aug 17, 2017 A senior Chinese official has censured the United States for a series of “wrong” activities vis-à-vis China, particularly in the Western Pacific region, saying Sino-American ties have been adversely affected as a result of those actions. China’s Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Fan Changlong made the remarks in a meeting […]
PPP will not join hands with Sharif: Zardari
Lahore [Pakistan], Aug 16 (ANI): Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that his party will not join hands with ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif. He made this remarks during a meeting of the party’s core leadership here on Wednesday. Zardari said that the party will not be a part of the […]
10 security personnel killed in IS attacks in Iraq
Baghdad, Aug 16 (IANS) At least 10 security personnel were killed on Wednesday in three attacks by Islamic State (IS) militants on military bases in Iraq’s Salahudin province, an official said. Six suicide bombers wearing explosive vests carried out a pre-dawn attack on military bases in Baiji town, about 200 km from here, leading to […]
UNAWARE OF SCUFFLE BETWEEN PLA, INDIAN TROOPS IN LADAKH: CHINA
Wednesday, 16 August 2017 | PTI | Beijing China today said that it was not aware of the reports of PLA soldiers entering Indian territory along the banks of the Pangong lake in Ladakh and said it is committed to peace and tranquillity along the border. Indian border guards yesterday foiled an attempt by Chinese soldiers to enter Indian territory […]
Iraqi Shia cleric Sadr visits UAE after Saudi Arabia
Mon Aug 14, 2017 (Agencies) Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has flown to the United Arab Emirates on a charter flight sent from Abu Dhabi, just two weeks after visiting Saudi Arabia in a string of controversial trips. The Sunday visit was the second by Sadr to the Emirates in as many months, Emirati paper The National reported. The […]
