Tag: world news
Kim Jong-un 'alive And Well' Or Dead? Confusion Persists
The condition of secretive North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, after a long spell of non-appearance, remained unclear on Sunday, with a set of reports saying that he had passed away after heart trouble or was in an irreversible coma, while another said he was staying at his holiday resort.....
Deja Vu, Pak Army Chief Bajwa Rakes Up Kashmir Again
On Sunday, on the occasion of Eid, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited the Line of Control in Puna Sector and as is his wont raked up Kashmir once again. This visit comes against the backdrop of Indian security forces killing Pakistan sponsored proxies by the dozens and keeping the security grid fortified.....
US NSA O'Brien Tests Positive For Covid-19
US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien has become the highest-ranking official close to President Donald Trump to test positive for Covid-19, according to a statement circulated by the White House.....
One Step Shy Of World War: Putin Warns NATO Against Troop Deployment In Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the US-led NATO military alliance against the deployment of troops in Ukraine, saying such a move would "be one step shy of a full-scale World War III".....
Sheikh Hasina Receives Ceremonial Welcome At Rashtrapati Bhawan
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday.....
Israel Continues To Pound Beirut After Deadly Hezbollah HQ Strike
Israel launched fresh attacks on targets in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahieh early Saturday, saying it was targeting Hezbollah weapons stored under civilian buildings.....
Donald Trump Wishes Happy New Year To All, Including His 'many Enemies'
US President-elect Donald Trump wished a Happy New Year for all American citizens, including his "many enemies" and those who fought and lost the battle against him and now "don't know what to do."....
39 Die In Istanbul Nightclub Terror Attack
At least 39 persons were killed and 69 injured as a gunman opened fire at people celebrating new year at a nightclub in Istanbul early on Sunday, authorities said.....
Wife Of Murdered Greek Ambassador Jailed In Brazil
The wife of the murdered Greek ambassador to Brazil has been jailed after being accused of masterminding his killing in a suburb here.....
New Year Of Momentous Changes Dawns On US With Time Square Gala
2017 dawned on the US with promise of momentous changes as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon launched the ceremonial drop of the iconic ball at Times Square, the "Crossroads of the World," cheered by a crowd of revelers estimated at two million.....
