Leopards face growing threats across K-P
PESHAWAR: Threats to the survival of the common leopard in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa are increasing with the passage of time. On July 20, a valuable and rare leopard was shot and killed by local residents in Bajaur district. This is not the first such incident. Previously, common leopards have also been killed in Kohat, Swat, Mansehra, Darra […]
At least 100 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia – World
At least 100 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and injuring at least 87 more, with still others trapped in the rubble. The quake struck just days after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president, thrusting the new administration into […]
Govt leaves petrol, diesel prices unchanged for Aug 11 – Business
The government on Monday kept the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel unchanged as Platts prices were not published on August 10. Petrol will continue to be sold at Rs327.62 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs380.86 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 […]
At least 82 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia – World
At least 82 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and leaving others trapped in the rubble. The quake struck just days after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president, thrusting the new administration into its first major crisis, with memories […]
At least 77 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia – World
At least 77 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and leaving others trapped in the rubble. The quake struck just days after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president, thrusting the new administration into its first major crisis, with memories […]
Ivory Coast recovers precious piece of its lost heritage
‘Talking drum’ looted by France arrives back in country as other African nations demand return of their stolen artef ABIDJAN: The Djidji Ayokwe, a sacred “talking drum” which was looted by French colonial troops in 1916 and taken to France, arrived back in its home village in Ivory Coast on Friday. The ceremony, on Ivory […]
PTI leadership, TTAP on board for September 27 long march to Islamabad: Sohail Afridi – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday said that PTI’s political leadership and its ally, the Tehreek Tahaffuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP), were on board with the call for a long march on September 27. Speaking on Geo News’ programme ‘Capital Talk’, CM Afridi said, “The PTI’s political leadership across the country and its ally, the […]
Police in India’s Jharkhand fire tear gas, use batons to disperse youth protesters – World
Police in eastern India used tear gas, batons and water cannon to disperse thousands of youth protesters as they marched on the state legislature in Jharkhand state on Monday over alleged wrongdoing in civil service examinations, TV footage showed. Students and unemployed youth in Jharkhand, one of India’s poorer states, launched the protests late last […]
At least 20 dead as major quake rocks Colombia and neighbours – World
A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighbouring Latin American countries on Monday, with medical teams rushing to help victims after buildings were damaged or collapsed in several cities. The death toll after the earthquake has risen to at least 20, authorities said. In the town of Pereira, 18 people were killed and others were trapped […]
Netanyahu’s stunt
. Benjamin Netanyahu is undeniably a troublemaker who cannot be relied upon to make peace. He stands accused of war crimes in Gaza – where the ICJ ruled that Palestinians face a plausible risk of genocide – and remains a threat to regional peace and security. That impression stands vindicated once again as the hawkish […]