Nikki Haley bashes Pakistan; reiterates US won't be world's 'ATM' if she voted to power February 28, 2023 at 07:10AM

In another tweet, Haley said: "America can't be the world's ATM. As president, we'll make sure to shake up the foreign policy establishment. More on our plans to stop sending money to our enemies ..."

Snowstorms flank US, with Northeast, California digging out February 28, 2023 at 04:13AM

Toshakhana case: Pak court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Imran Khan February 28, 2023 at 03:46AM

A Pakistani court on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case but he was granted bail in two other cases. Khan has been in the crosshairs for buying gifts, including an expensive Graff wristwatch he had received as the premier at a discounted price from the state depository called Toshakhana and selling them for profit.

'Ukraine launched failed drone attacks on Russian territory overnight' February 28, 2023 at 02:10AM

UK's Rishi Sunak tries to win over skeptics to his Brexit deal February 28, 2023 at 12:15AM

Russians tighten noose on Bakhmut, situation 'extremely tense' February 27, 2023 at 11:45PM

UN raises $1.2 billion for Yemen, far below its 2023 target February 27, 2023 at 07:09AM

Global donors on Monday pledged about $1.2 billion at a conference aimed at generating funds to help millions of people in Yemen suffering from the fallout of an eight-year civil war, a U.N. official said. The amount is far below a target of $4.3 billion set by the United Nations to stave off one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

UK says Rishi Sunak, Ursula von der Leyen seal deal to fix EU trade spat February 27, 2023 at 05:31AM

The U.K. and the European Union ended years of wrangling on Monday, sealing a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland.

China urges peace in Ukraine after US warns against aiding Russia February 27, 2023 at 04:58AM

China said on Monday it sought dialogue and peace for Ukraine despite U.S. warnings that Beijing might be considering weapons supplies for its ally Russia's bogged-down invasion.

Japan to ease Covid border measures for travellers from China February 27, 2023 at 03:09AM

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Turkey; more buildings collapse February 27, 2023 at 12:16AM

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Turkiye on Monday — three weeks after a catastrophic temblor devastated the region — causing some buildings to collapse, an official said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties.

China accuses US of 'bullying' with new 'illegal' sanctions February 27, 2023 at 12:13AM

59 dead in Italian migrant shipwreck, including 12 children February 26, 2023 at 07:54AM

Top Arab lawmakers in Syria for talks with President Assad February 26, 2023 at 04:59AM

Nikki Haley says if voted to power, she will cut foreign aid to countries like China & Pakistan February 26, 2023 at 04:41AM

Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has vowed that if voted to power, she will cut every cent in foreign aid for countries like China, Pakistan and Iraq which hate America, saying "a strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys".The 51-year-old two-term Governor of South Carolina and the former US Ambassador to the United Nations formally launched her 2024 presidential bid earlier this month.

RPP decides to withdraw support from Prachanda-led government in Nepal February 26, 2023 at 01:26AM

NATO taking part in Ukraine conflict with arms supplies: Putin February 26, 2023 at 01:02AM

Jill Biden talks safe sex, condoms with Kenya's young adults February 25, 2023 at 08:45PM

US: Eight people injured in Oklahoma City bar fight February 25, 2023 at 06:51AM

Eight people were injured early Saturday after a fight broke out at an Oklahoma City night club, according to authorities.

Heavy snow hits parts of southern California February 25, 2023 at 04:59AM

6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan, no tsunami warning February 25, 2023 at 04:05AM

Nepal's ruling coalition in turmoil, deputy PM and 3 other ministers quit February 25, 2023 at 01:40AM

Paudel set to become Nepal's next president as Prachanda ditches Oli's candidate February 25, 2023 at 02:02AM

Biden says he does not 'anticipate' China providing weapons to Russia February 24, 2023 at 10:58PM

North Korea food shortage worsens amid Covid, but no famine yet February 24, 2023 at 08:39PM

There's little doubt that North Korea's chronic food shortages worsened due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and speculation about the country's chronic food insecurity has flared as its top leaders prepare to discuss the "very important and urgent task" of formulating a correct agricultural policy. Unconfirmed reports say an unspecified number of North Koreans have been dying of hunger.

US to do everything to support India to make its G20 presidency a success: Official February 24, 2023 at 07:58PM

Blinken will also attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad grouping and will hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar in Delhi. India assumed the Presidency of the G20 on December 1 last year. The top American diplomat is travelling to New Delhi on a three-day official visit from March 1 to 3.

Snow, rain slam California as Michigan suffers without power February 24, 2023 at 05:49PM

British-Indian schoolboy travels to Poland with stationery for Ukrainians February 24, 2023 at 12:22AM

Milan Paul Kumar from Bolton in Greater Manchester, northern England, arrived in the Polish city of Krakow earlier this week ahead of the first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Friday. According to local reports, Kumar and his family visited the Meeting Point integration centre organised with the support of UNICEF and run by the Zustricz Foundation, among others.

US targets Russia with sanctions, tariffs on Ukraine war anniversary February 24, 2023 at 12:09AM

The United States marked the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Friday by announcing new sanctions against Russia and its allies, new export controls and tariffs aimed at undermining Moscow's ability to wage war.

China’s ceasefire proposal for Ukraine gets quick dismissal February 23, 2023 at 11:14PM

China has released a 12-point proposal for ending the war in Ukraine. Several of the measures outlined by China would offer clear benefits to Russian President Vladimir Putin, including a ceasefire measure, which would freeze Russian troops in place on Ukrainian territory. The proposal “will be a non-starter with the US and most European countries,” said Neil Thomas, a senior analyst.

How are war crimes in Ukraine being investigated? February 23, 2023 at 04:19AM

Ukraine shuns OSCE gathering in Vienna over Russian presence February 23, 2023 at 12:49AM

European Commission bans TikTok on official devices February 23, 2023 at 02:07AM

The European Commission on Thursday banned TikTok on official devices used by staff amid concerns over data protection as the EU seeks to bolster its cybersecurity.TikTok, whose parent company ByteDance is Chinese, has faced increasing Western scrutiny in recent months over fears about how much access Beijing has to user data.

Putin says Sarmat nuclear missile to be deployed this year February 23, 2023 at 01:20AM

The Sarmat -- dubbed Satan 2 by Western analysts -- is capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads and is among Russia's next-generation missiles that Putin has described as "invincible". "We pay special attention, as before, to strengthening the nuclear triad. This year, the first launchers of the Sarmat missile system will be put on combat duty," he said.

'We kill them all': Russian soldiers in Ukraine call home February 23, 2023 at 12:04AM

Russia's army guarantor of stability: Putin February 22, 2023 at 11:47PM

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called Russia's army a guarantor of national stability, promising to boost arms production nearly a year after the start of the Ukraine offensive. "A modern, efficient army and navy are a guarantee of the country's security and sovereignty, a guarantee of its stable development and its future," Putin said in a video address on the occasion of the annual "Defender of the Fatherland Day" holiday in Russia.

Israel-Gaza border heats up after West Bank violence February 22, 2023 at 09:47PM

Vladimir Putin says he is waiting for Xi Jinping to visit Russia February 22, 2023 at 04:06AM

China and Russia are strengthening their ties, with cooperation being seen as "very important for stabilizing the international situation." Xi Jinping is expected to visit Russia in the near future, and the two nations reaffirmed their alignment in pushing back against the United States and allies. There was also discussion of a military hotline being established in the spring.

Online editions are not newspapers in tax terms, UK top court rules February 22, 2023 at 03:16AM

UK Queen Consort Camilla pulls out of event due to Covid February 22, 2023 at 02:55AM

Belgium investigates Russian 'spy ship' in North Sea February 22, 2023 at 12:50AM

Belgium said it is investigating the presence of a Russian "spy ship" in the North Sea, a day after its neighbour the Netherlands reported that Russia was targeting North Sea infrastructure.

Red balloons mark youth killed in devastating Turkey quake February 22, 2023 at 12:46AM

They are the final tribute to children killed by the earthquake that devastated Antakya, according to Ogun Sever Okur, who is behind the memorial.

China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties February 21, 2023 at 10:54PM

China maintains that Taiwan is a part of its territory, and is prepared to use force to assert control over the island if necessary. China has increased its military and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan. The two sides became separated during a civil war in 1949, and the Communist Party of China has never held power over the island. The Pentagon spokesperson did not offer a specific comment on Chase's visit, but said that the US is fully committed to Taiwan.

Turkey bans layoffs, offers salary support in earthquake zone February 21, 2023 at 09:11PM

Turkey launched a temporary wage support scheme and banned layoffs in 10 cities on Wednesday to protect workers and businesses from the financial impact of the massive earthquakes that hit the south of the country earlier this month.

Syria family takes in 'miracle baby' born under quake rubble February 21, 2023 at 07:18PM

Born an orphan under the rubble in north Syria after a devastating earthquake, Afraa al-Suwadi has been given a new lease on life when relatives took her in. The baby, wrapped in a blanket and wearing a red hat with a little bow, was given her mother's name, Afraa - one of more than 45,000 people killed across war-ravaged Syria and neighbouring Turkey in the 7.8-magnitude quake.

Why China's military support for Russia would be a 'game changer' February 21, 2023 at 05:14PM

Chinese "munitions would make life very difficult for the Ukrainians, whether it's artillery ammunition, whether it's precision munitions or longer-range strike weapons which Russia is running out of". Chinese military commentator Song Zhongping insisted China would not send arms, but said political, trade and military cooperation between Moscow and Beijing had deepened before the Ukraine war and would continue.

Nato 'stronger than it's ever been': Joe Biden February 21, 2023 at 04:42AM

"A year later, I would argue that Nato is stronger than it's ever been," Biden said in Warsaw. "I can proudly say that our support for Ukraine is unwavering," he said during the bilateral talks shown in part on Polish state television.

Ukraine war: Putin rails against West in state-of-the-nation address February 20, 2023 at 11:42PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin railed against the West in his long-delayed state-of-the-nation address on Tuesday, a speech expected to set the tone for the year ahead and shed light on how the Kremlin sees its bogged-down war in Ukraine. Putin has frequently justified his invasion of Ukraine by accusing Western countries of threatening Russia.

Russian pranksters call Angela Merkel posing as Ukraine's ex-leader February 20, 2023 at 04:42PM

Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov, known as Vovan and Lexus, posted on their Telegram channel what they said were excerpts from the call. The pair have previously embarrassed European politicians including French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda and then-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, with similar hoax calls.

IMF to Pakistan: Function like a country, make the rich pay taxes & poor get subsidies February 20, 2023 at 03:33PM

In an interview with Deutsche Welle on Friday, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Pakistan needs to take strong measures to avoid getting into a "dangerous place" where its debt needs to be restructured. She said IMF was clear it wanted the poor people of Pakistan to be protected, Dawn reported, "It shouldn't be that the wealthy benefit from subsidies. It should be the poor (who) benefit from them."

Imran Khan appears in court for first time after assassination bid on him February 20, 2023 at 08:46AM

A large number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and supporters had gathered outside the court to welcome Imran after he arrived at the court amid tight security.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Turkey-Syria border region February 20, 2023 at 07:25AM

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake at a depth of two km (1.2 miles) struck the Turkey-Syria border region on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The report came hours after US secretary of state Antony Blinken told Turkey that Washington would help "for as long as it takes" after devastating, deadly earthquakes in the same region two weeks ago.

US President Joe Biden makes a surprise visit to Ukraine February 20, 2023 at 12:07AM

"Ukraine will get new military aid package worth $500 million," the US President announced in Kyiv. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he and Biden discussed long-range weapons during the US President's surprised visit to Kyiv.