Security alert prompts Eiffel Tower evacuation August 12, 2023 at 03:32AM

A security alert Saturday prompted the evacuation of three floors of the Eiffel Tower in central Paris, France's most emblematic symbol which drew 6.2 million visitors last year. SETE, the body which runs the site, said bomb disposal experts as well as police were scouring the area, including a restaurant located on one of the floors.

Explained: What lies ahead for Pakistan as it heads to polls August 12, 2023 at 02:41AM

Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to be caretaker PM of Pakistan: Opposition August 12, 2023 at 12:35AM

Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was on Saturday picked as Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister to govern the cash-strapped country and oversee general elections later this year. Outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Leader of Opposition Raja Riaz finalised his name after two rounds of deliberations over the matter.

Russia destroys 20 Ukrainian drones over Crimea August 11, 2023 at 05:57PM

Russia destroyed 20 Ukrainian drones launched onto the Crimean Peninsula early on Saturday, Russian news agencies cited the defence ministry as saying. Russia's air defence systems shot down 14 drones, while electronic warfare neutralised six, the agencies cited the ministry as saying.