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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said the citizens of both countries want peace and it is just the leadership which needs to be on the same page. (Photo: ANI)

Agreements signed between Pakistan, Qatar to boost economic ties

Three agreements signed for cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, tourism and financial intelligence.

23 Jun 2019 11:31 AM IST

Five rescue operations were carried out by the Navy, Xinhua reported while quoting the Navy Spokesperson Ayob Qassem. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

199 migrants rescued off Libya's western coast

Medical and humanitarian assistance was provided to the rescued who were taken to reception centres in different cities...

23 Jun 2019 11:21 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

Trump to enforce 'major' additional sanctions on Iran from Monday

As part of 'maximum pressure' campaign, the US has reinstated sanctions against Iran after exiting from the Iran nuclear...

23 Jun 2019 11:02 AM IST

Maryam Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

'Will not let Nawaz Sharif become 'Morsi' of Pakistan' says Maryam...

Earlier, Supreme Court did not grant permission to Sharif to go aborad for medical treatment.

22 Jun 2019 8:37 PM IST

Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking at a cybersecurity conference in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 6, 2018. Putin said its important to develop common cybersecurity standards that take into account interests of all nations. (Sergei Chirikov/Pool Photo via AP)

Queen not 'performing formal duties' to solve Britain political...

As many as 313 Conservative MPs chose the two after the fifth and final voting, CNN reported.

22 Jun 2019 8:16 PM IST

The meeting comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. (Photo: Representational)

UK minister to visit Iran for crisis talks

Britain and the US are at odds over the nuclear deal they both signed with Iran, with Trump pulling out last year.

22 Jun 2019 5:03 PM IST

The cause of the fire, which still wasnt fully extinguished by 10:00 am, is still unknown. Prosecutors have already opened an investigation. (Photo: Twitter)

3 dead, 1 injured in Paris building fire

The blaze was reported at around 5:00 am (0300 GMT) and it took nearly four hours for 200 firefighters to bring it under...

22 Jun 2019 4:43 PM IST

The hearing in San Diego occurred as the government accelerated reunifications at eight unidentified US Immigration and Customs Enforcement locations. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump orders immigration sweep targeting 2,000 families: Report

The family roundup is likely to begin with pre-dawn raids in up to 10 cities including Houston, Chicago, New York and...

22 Jun 2019 4:10 PM IST

Trumps address blended self-congratulation and calls for optimism amid a growing economy with ominous warnings about deadly gangs, the scourge of violent immigrants living in the United States illegally. (Photo: AP)

US to evacuate Balad Air Base in Iraq over 'potential security...

The already strained relationship was further aggravated after Iran shot down a US military drone on Thursday.

22 Jun 2019 3:48 PM IST

Firing one bullet towards Iran will set fire to the interests of America and its allies in the Middle East, armed forces general staff spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi told the Tasnim news agency. (Photo: File)

'Firing one bullet at Iran' will 'set fire' to US interests: Iran...

Iran warned the US that any aggression against the Islamic republic would have serious consequences for US interests in...

22 Jun 2019 3:30 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

US blacklists more Chinese tech entities on national security concerns

Trade tensions between the world's top two economies have spilled over into the tech sector in recent months.

22 Jun 2019 3:22 PM IST

Kailua was named the best beach in 1998, making it a two-time winner. (Photo: AP)

Australians take chilly plunge for nude winter solstice swim in...

The annual swim takes place on the winter solstice, which marks the shortest day of the year in the southern hemisphere.

22 Jun 2019 2:48 PM IST