International
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MoS Margherita, New Zealand Minister discuss ways to strengthen ties
Auckland, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met New Zealand’s Minister of Police…
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Massive drone assault hits multiple Russian regions
Moscow, Oct 18 (IANS) Multiple Russian regions came under drone attacks from Saturday night to Sunday morning, with Russian air…
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‘Churches must be consulted on proposed Christian marriage laws in Pakistan’s Punjab, Sindh’
Islamabad, Oct 18 (IANS) Lawmakers in Pakistan’s Punjab and Sindh provinces must hold genuine consultations with churches before finalising proposed…
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South Korea, Ukraine had no discussion on timing of disclosing North Korea POW repatriation: diplomat
Warsaw, Oct 18 (IANS) South Korea and Ukraine had formed a consensus to keep discussions on the repatriation of captured…
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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims seven more lives, death toll rises to 1,196
Dhaka, Oct 18 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an unprecedented measles outbreak, seven children died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh…
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South Korea: Heavy downpours flood Seoul streets, cause damage
Seoul, Oct 18 (IANS) Heavy downpours accompanied by strong gusts battered Seoul on Sunday, causing urban flooding and safety hazards…
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1,800 people arrested during protests: French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez
Paris, Oct 18 (IANS) French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Sunday that 1,800 people have been taken into custody…
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Convictions in rape-related offences remain low in Pakistan despite law enacted to transform trial: Report
Islamabad, Oct 18 (IANS) Convictions in rape-related offences remain low in Pakistan even after five years of enactment of a…
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South Korean President Lee again opposes ending live broadcasts of cabinet meetings
Seoul, Oct 18 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday reaffirmed his opposition over ending the livestreams of…
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Yemen gov’t forces launch fresh offensive against Houthis
Sanaa, Oct 18 (IANS) Fierce fighting erupted near Yemen’s strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Sunday as government forces launched a…
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