Aus state to list wetland as internationally protected site

Sydney (IANS) The government of New South Wales (NSW) on Sunday announced that a large wetland area in the Australian state's northwest would be listed as an internationally important wetland.

The proposed listing of Caryapundy Swamp is…

Pak madrasas continue to teach violent extremist doctrine: US

New Delhi (IANS) Some madrasas in Pakistan have continued to teach violent extremist doctrine, according to a new US report on terrorism.

While the Imran Khan-led government has continued efforts to increase madrasa regulation, some analysts…

Pak didn't take action against Masood Azhar, Sajid Mir: US

New Delhi (IANS) Terrorist groups targeting India, including the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) its affiliated front organisations, and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) have continued to operate from Pakistani territory, the US said in a new report.

Pakistan…

US State Dept nails Pak as terror sponsor

New Delhi (IANS) In yet another scathing indictment of terror haven and toxic state Pakistan, the US State Department has released its country reports on 'Terrorism 2020', in which it slammed Pakistan, saying it has made limited progress to…

Japan may continue tough border curbs

Tokyo (IANS) The Japanese government might continue its tough border restrictions next month and a plan to promote the third vaccination shot due to fears over the global spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, local media reported on Friday.

Israeli missiles target Syria again

Damascus (IANS) The Syrian air defences were triggered by a fresh Israeli missile strike, which targeted sites in the south earlier on Thursday and killed a Syrian soldier, state news agency SANA reported.

According to a military statement,…

Pakistan has gone bankrupt, says former Pak revenue chief

New Delhi (IANS) Shabbar Zaidi, former chairman of the Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has expressed belief that Pakistan has gone bankrupt and the government's claims, that the country is doing very well, achieving great success and…

UAE suspends $ 23 bn fighter jets deal after US wanted restrictions on Abu Dhabi ties with China

New Delhi (IANS) The UAE has informed the US that it will suspend discussions to acquire F-35 fighter jets as part of a $23 billion deal that also includes drones and other advanced munitions, Daily Mail reported.

The sale of 50 F-35 warplanes…

Afghan Taliban seek world's mercy, compassion to help its people

Kabul (IANS) A top Taliban leader has called for worlds mercy and compassion to help millions of Afghan nationals, who are in desperate need of help, aid and support in the current dire times.

The rare statement came from Afghan Foreign Minister…

US Senate panel to take up long-delayed confirmation process for envoy to India

New York (IANS) The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will on Tuesday take up the long-delayed confirmation process of Eric Garcetti, the incumbent Mayor of Los Angeles, as the US Ambassador to India.

The panel will also consider President…