Farmers' protest: Delhi under security blanket

Delhi police today placed barricades and stopped vehicular movement at the Singhu and Tikri borders to foil farmers' possible march to the city
13 February 2024, 12:33 PM

All foreigners can use automated lanes at Singapore checkpoints from second half of 2024

All foreign visitors to Singapore, regardless of their nationality, may soon clear immigration here at air, land and sea checkpoints using automated lanes from 2024
13 February 2024, 10:42 AM

Indian police drop tear gas shells from drones to disperse protesting farmers

The Indian police today fired tear gas shells and also used drones to drop the shells to disperse protesting farmers who attempted to march towards Delhi to press their demand for a law on guaranteeing minimum support price for crops
13 February 2024, 08:16 AM

Farmers start protest march towards Delhi; Punjab-Haryana borders fortified

Hundreds of farmers, many of them riding tractor-trolleys, from the northern Indian state of Punjab today began "Delhi Chalo" road march to press for their demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops, after a meeting with two federal ministers was inconclusive
13 February 2024, 06:12 AM

China urges Israel to stop military operation in Rafah 'as soon as possible'

China on Tuesday urged Israel to stop its military operation in the Gazan city of Rafah "as soon as possible", warning of a "serious humanitarian disaster" there if fighting did not stop
13 February 2024, 06:08 AM

Pakistan polls: PPP, CEC to meet again today amid reluctance to join govt

The Central Executive Committee of the PPP which met in Islamabad to deliberate on the post-poll scenario and proposals regarding the coalition government has decided to reach out to all political parties, including the PTI-backed independents, for a possible power-sharing deal
13 February 2024, 03:22 AM

How will Pakistan form its next govt?

Pakistan’s elections last week returned a hung parliament, with no party getting enough seats in the National Assembly to form a government by itself.
12 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Sharif, Bilawal eye Pak PM post

Political parties in Pakistan yesterday wrangled over terms and conditions of possible coalitions to form the next government after last week’s election resulted in no clear winner.
12 February 2024, 18:00 PM

One in 5 migratory species at risk of extinction

More than a fifth of the world’s migrating species are at risk of going extinct as a result of climate change and human encroachment, according to the United Nation’s first-ever report on migrating animals published yesterday.
12 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Qatar frees eight ex-navy personnel

India’s foreign ministry said yesterday that Qatar had freed eight ex-navy personnel it had previously arrested and sentenced to death, reportedly for spying for Israel.
12 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Uncertainty ahead for Pakistan after indecisive election

Pakistan has weeks of political uncertainty ahead following its indecisive election, analysts said Monday, with dozens of constituency results facing challenges in court and rival parties negotiating possible coalitions
12 February 2024, 08:54 AM

PTI to join hands with ‘another’ to get reserved seats

Barrister Gohar says firm no to power-sharing talks with PML-N or PPP, claims they would prefer to sit in opposition
12 February 2024, 05:55 AM

Coalition talks gather pace in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), who got the most seats in recently concluded polls in the country, yesterday held “successful” talks with the Pakistan Peoples Party of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who came third, in an early sign that the country is heading towards a unity government.
11 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Philippines landslide death toll jumps to 54 dead

The death toll from a massive Philippine landslide near a gold mine abruptly rose to 54 yesterday, local officials said.
11 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Taiwan detects more Chinese balloons

Taiwan’s defence ministry said yesterday it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours, of which five flew across Taiwan, the second day in a row is has reported a large number of balloons.
11 February 2024, 18:00 PM

What happens next as no party gains majority

Pakistan’s national election ended with no party winning a majority in parliament, in polls marred by militant violence, political turmoil and questions of transparency.
11 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Pakistan coalition talks hit first bump

MQM denies deal with PML-N; PTI claims it won 170 seats in polls, moves court over alleged irregularities
11 February 2024, 15:59 PM

Indo-Bangla trade through Sultanganj port to open tomorrow

The first cargo vessels carrying stones will be flagged off by India's Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Shantanu Thakur from Maia inland customs port tomorrow morning
11 February 2024, 13:49 PM

Pakistan polls: PTI-backed independents lead in final count

Pakistan's national election vote count concluded on Sunday with independents, mostly backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, winning 101 of the 264 seats, the election commission's website showed
11 February 2024, 09:58 AM

Pakistan election: All roads lead to coalition

Two of Pakistan's major political parties — the PML-N and PPP — are making hectic efforts to form government in the Centre, Punjab and Balochistan
11 February 2024, 07:50 AM