US state department encouraged Pakistan govt to remove Imran Khan as PM: Report August 09, 2023 at 04:06PM

Ecuadoran presidential candidate shot dead after rally August 09, 2023 at 02:53PM

Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead after holding a rally in Quito on Wednesday evening, local media reported, citing Interior Minister Juan Zapata. Mr. Villavicencio, a 59-year-old journalist, was one of eight candidates in the August 20 presidential election.

North Korea's Kim dismisses top general, calls for war preparations August 09, 2023 at 12:28PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismissed the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war, a boost in weapons production, and expansion of military drills, state media KCNA reported on Thursday. Kim made the comments at the 7th Enlarged Meeting of the 8th Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).

At least 6 killed in wildfires that devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, official says August 09, 2023 at 10:39AM

The wildfires that have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui have killed six people, officials said Wednesday. Richard Bissen Jr., the mayor of the West Maui community of Lahaina Town, said Wednesday during a news conference that there have also been 13 evacuations for three fires. Fire was widespread in Lahaina Town, including on Front Street, a popular shopping and dining area, County of Maui spokesperson Mahina Martin said by phone early Wednesday.

US to tighten rules on outbound investments to China August 09, 2023 at 10:10AM

The United States announced Wednesday steps to restrict certain American investments in China, targeting high-tech sectors like semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum information technologies -- a move that could further strain bilateral ties. "The outbound investment program will fill a critical gap in the United States' national security toolkit," said a senior US government official.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz writes to President for dissolution of NA, blames ex-PM Imran for his govt’s failures August 09, 2023 at 08:52AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote to President Arif Alvi on Wednesday night calling for the dissolution of the National Assembly three days before the completion of its constitutional five-year term. The dissolution allows the caretaker government, which is still to be set up, to oversee the next general election within 90 days; that is, by November. However, the likelihood of elections being held by November is negligible after the government approved the holding of the next election on the basis of the Digital Census 2023.

China Mpox cases surge as virus spreads to more parts of country August 09, 2023 at 03:38AM

A cousin of the smallpox virus, mpox has mostly been confined to developing countries for years. The pathogen typically causes flu-like symptoms, followed by a rash that often starts on the face and spreads down the belly. The illness often lasts for two weeks to a month, and can be deadly.