Ukraine says Russia struck it with ‘new’ missile; claims of ICBM launch disputed – World
Ukraine said Russia fired a new kind of missile at the city of Dnipro on Thursday and while there was debate over what kind, it appeared to be a nuclear-capable weapon that carried multiple warheads, in a further escalation of the 33-month-old war. Kyiv said Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a weapon designed […]
At least 55 security personnel lost since Nov 1 in clashes, suicide bombings: think tank – Pakistan
The country lost at least 55 security personnel in the first three weeks of November in a string of clashes and suicide bombings, suggesting a protracted surge in violence across the country. According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a think tank based in Islamabad, 55 security personnel were killed in […]
Big blow to PTI as IHC rules no protest allowed over weekend amid Belarusian president’s visit – Pakistan
The PTI suffered a big blow on Thursday ahead of its power show planned for November 24 as the Islamabad High Court ruled that no protest or rally would be allowed over the weekend due to the Belarusian president’s visit. PTI founder and ex-premier Imran Khan issued a “final call” for the Sunday protest last […]
Explainer: What’s next after ICC issues warrants for Israeli leaders? – World
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence chief and a Hamas leader for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The move comes after the ICC prosecutor Karim Khan announced on May 20 that he was seeking arrest warrants for alleged […]
Interior ministry orders bureaucracy to ensure state resources not used in PTI Nov 24 rally; rules out talks – Pakistan
The interior ministry on Thursday wrote to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary to ensure that state machinery, equipment or finances were not used for PTI’s power show planned for November 24 (Sunday). It also ruled out any talks with the PTI PTI founder and ex-premier Imran Khan issued a “final call” for the Sunday protest […]
Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia makes first public appearance in 6 years – World
Bangladesh’s illness-stricken opposition leader Khaleda Zia made her first public appearance in six years on Thursday, months after her release from house arrest following the ouster of longtime foe Sheikh Hasina. The ferocious rivalry between the two former premiers — born in blood and cemented in prison — has defined politics in the nation for […]
Interior ministry orders bureaucracy to ensure state resources not used in PTI Nov 24 rally – Pakistan
The interior ministry on Thursday wrote to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary to ensure that state machinery, equipment or finances were not used for PTI’s power show planned for November 24 (Sunday). PTI founder and ex-premier Imran Khan issued a “final call” for the Sunday protest last week, denouncing what he described as the stolen […]
At least 38 dead in gun attack on passenger vans in KP’s Kurram District: police – Pakistan
At least 38 people were killed in a gun attack carried out on passenger vans in the lower Kurram area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, according to the police. Ahmady Shama Station House Officer Kaleem Shah told Dawn.com that 38 people were killed, including three women, and 11 were injured. The same toll was given […]
At least 33 dead, 30 injured in gun attack on passenger vans in KP’s Kurram District: hospital official – Pakistan
At least 33 people were killed and 30 others injured in a gun attack carried out on passenger vans in the lower Kurram area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, according to hospital official Dr Muhammad Ishaq. The medical superintendent of the Tehsil Head Quarters (THQ) Hospital Alizai said the injured were being referred to various […]
Gautam Adani says US charges ‘baseless’; India opposition demand arrest – World
India’s Adani Group on Thursday called US charges that their billionaire tycoon founder Gautam Adani had paid more than $250 million in bribes “baseless”, as the opposition leader demanded his arrest. The stiff denial came after shares in the industrialist’s conglomerate nosedived more than 23 per cent in Mumbai, the morning after a bombshell indictment […]