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US State Department has suspended a foreign affairs official assigned to its energy bureau. (Photo: File)

US state department suspends employee with white nationalist links

A pair of shootings at the weekend in Texas and Ohio has renewed attention on white nationalism.

9 Aug 2019 12:07 PM IST

Pakistan has nothing to do with 9/11. says Imran Khan (Photo: File)

'Say No to India': Pakistan bans all cultural exchanges with India

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday launched a national slogan 'Say No to India', Dawn newspaper...

9 Aug 2019 11:44 AM IST

The protests have a common refrain: Hong Kongs government, led by a non-democratically elected chief executive, is not addressing the peoples concerns. (Photo: AP)

'Thuggish regime': US slams China for targeting diplomat who met Hong...

Ortagus did not name the diplomat, or elaborate further on what kinds of private information or children's details were...

9 Aug 2019 11:09 AM IST

India, in April this year, had officially sent the Republic Day invite to US President Donald Trump. (Photo: File | AP)

No policy change on Kashmir: US urges India-Pak to maintain calm

The State Department spokesperson said the US was closely monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

9 Aug 2019 8:46 AM IST

The mass shooting raised immediate alarm in Jewish communities around the country. Authorities in New York City, Chicago and elsewhere increased security at Jewish centers. (Photo: AP)

World's most dangerous place? Shootings prompt countries to warn about...

The latest mass shootings have triggered a sharp role reversal, with three countries warning their citizens about risks...

9 Aug 2019 8:26 AM IST

Antonio Guterres further said that troop- and police-contributing countries make every effort to provide well-trained and well-equipped personnel. (Photo:AP)

UN chief urges India, Pak to exercise 'maximum restraint' on Kashmir

Guterres highlighted the Simla Agreement which rejects any third-party mediation on the issue.

9 Aug 2019 8:07 AM IST

US and British diplomats said Wednesday they were prepared to move as soon as possible on a trade deal. (Photo: AFP)

US, Britain back rapid trade deal post-Brexit

Speaking in US,Dominic Raab urged the EU to negotiate a new pact on Britain's departure to avoid a 'no-deal' Brexit.

8 Aug 2019 6:46 PM IST

Nigel Farages Brexit Party is on course to win European parliamentary election in the United Kingdom while pro-European Union parties remain divided. (Photo:AP)

EU asks India, Pak to hold dialogues to resolve disputes

Islamabad has announced to cut trade and downgrade diplomatic relations with India.

8 Aug 2019 5:46 PM IST

Hafiz Saeed was arrested by Pakistan this month. (Photo: File)

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed not released: Pakistan dismisses media reports

Last month, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials arrested Saeed in Gujranwala, Punjab.

8 Aug 2019 5:18 PM IST

A police official confirmed the cause of the death as hanging. (Representational image)

3 dead, 44 hospitalised after vehicles collide in Novorossiysk: Russia

The bus and car collided at a highway connecting Novorossiysk and the Kerch Strait, after which the two vehicles fell...

8 Aug 2019 3:28 PM IST

The move to stop Samjhauta Express comes in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 (A) by the BJP-led Central government that provided special rights and status to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Pak suspends Samjhauta Express, Kartarpur work to continue: reports

'No Indian movie to be screened in Pakistani cinemas,' said Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant to Pak PM on I&B.

8 Aug 2019 3:16 PM IST

Maryam Nawaz was taken into custody by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz taken into NAB custody: Pakistan

She was taken into custody before meeting her father at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail, according to Geo News.

8 Aug 2019 2:56 PM IST