12 soldiers killed in military camp explosion in Yemen’s Aden
Sanaa, June 11 (IANS) A powerful explosion rocked a military camp belonging to pro-government forces in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden early Thursday, killing 12 soldiers and injuring several others. A security official, speaking on condition…
Pakistan’s domestic debt climbs 11 pc to Rs 58,089 billion in April: Report
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s gross government domestic debt and liabilities rose to Rs 58,089 billion in April, according to a report. A report by The Express Tribune — highlighting State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data — said that…
UN mission calls for de-escalation after Pak airstrikes kill 13 civilians in Afghanistan
Kabul, June 11 (IANS) United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Thursday renewed its call for de-escalation and a durable ceasefire in the aftermath of Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan that killed 13 civilians, including women and…
World leaders extend wishes to PM Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister
Abu Dhabi, June 11 (IANS) Leaders from across the world continue to extend wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, congratulating him on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al…
Bangladeshi man stranded in no-man’s land along Meghalaya border amid BSF-BGB standoff
Shillong, June 11 (IANS) A 55-year-old Bangladeshi Hindu man remained stranded in no-man’s land along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya’s South West Garo Hills district after attempts by border forces of the two countries to resolve…
Kuwait reopens airspace after temporary closure amid regional tensions
Kuwait City, June 11 (IANS) Kuwait reopened its airspace and resumed normal flight operations on Thursday after lifting precautionary restrictions imposed earlier amid heightened regional security tensions. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation…
UK MPs condemn Pakistan over ‘excessive, unlawful’ use of force on PoK protesters
London, June 11 (IANS) Several British parliamentarians have strongly condemned the “excessive or unlawful” use of force against “peaceful protesters and civil society representatives” in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). In a…
Another ship incident reported off Oman, seeking details, says Indian Embassy
Muscat, June 11 (IANS) A fresh vessel incident has been reported off Oman’s Shinas port, and details are being ascertained, the Indian Embassy in Muscat said. “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier…
Doctors in Balochistan to protest against Pakistani govt’s inaction on demands
Quetta, June 11 (IANS) Young Doctors Association (YDA) President Dr Hai Baloch has criticised the Pakistani government for its lack of seriousness towards the demands raised by the medical community and announced a protest rally on June 12, local media…
PoK on edge as protests escalate, agencies warn of major humanitarian crisis
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Indian and international agencies have warned of a potential humanitarian crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), a region that has recently witnessed killings and widespread protests. Officials caution that the situation…