Storms, tornadoes slam US South, killing at least 7 people January 12, 2023 at 04:45PM

A tornado outbreak killed six people in Alabama and another in Georgia. The storm system also knocked out power to tens of thousands. Across US, there were 33 separate tornado reports Thursday from the National Weather Service as of Thursday evening.

Special counsel to probe Biden's handling of classified documents January 12, 2023 at 04:29PM

The US Attorney General, Merrick Garland, named a special counsel to investigate improper storage of classified documents at the home of former Vice President Joe Biden. The special counsel, Robert Hur, will look into whether any person or entity violated the law. The White House said some material was found in a locked garage at Biden's home and an adjacent room, and pledged to cooperate.

Pakistan says looking into case of Indian woman's allegations January 12, 2023 at 07:18AM

Fossil fuel firm CEO is president-designate of UN climate talks January 12, 2023 at 06:35AM

White House: Classified documents found at Biden's home January 12, 2023 at 05:54AM

Documents with classified markings from President Joe Biden's time as vice president were found at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, the White House said Thursday, days after it was disclosed that sensitive documents were also found at the office of his former Washington institute. Richard Sauber, a special counsel to the president, said after the initial documents were found by Biden's personal lawyers.

UAE to loan $1 billion, roll over another $2 billion to Pakistan January 12, 2023 at 02:35AM

The United Arab Emirates agreed on Thursday to lend $1 billion to Pakistan and roll over an existing $2 billion loan, Pakistan's information minister said, offering some respite to a nation still reeling from devastating floods. Pakistan says it suffered more than $30 billion of damage as floodwaters swept across the country from July-August.

Unending woes of Afghan women January 12, 2023 at 01:18AM

The people of Afghanistan have faced endless difficulties since the Taliban's takeover on August 15, 2021. The imposition of repressive policies by the hard-line Islamic regime has led to food insufficiency, repeated violations against women, and rising insecurity. The Taliban administration's recent order to stop female employees from working has resulted in four international aid agencies suspending their humanitarian programmes in the country.