Seven Pak soldiers killed in North Waziristan militant attack

Rawalpindi (IANS) Seven Pakistan soldiers were killed, including two officers, in a militant attack in Ali area of North Waziristan district on Saturday, as per media reports.

A group of six terrorists attacked a security forces’ post in the…

Mossad chief expected in Doha on Sunday to resume ceasefire, hostage talks

Doha (IANS) Mossad head David Barnea is expected to resume talks with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Egyptian officials for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal in Doha on Sunday, a source told media.

The…

S.Korean, US warplanes stage live-fire drills

Seoul (IANS) South Korean and US warplanes staged a combined live-fire exercise against North Korean cruise missile and long-range artillery threats in waters off the west coast this week, officials said on Friday.

The five-day drills began…

Vladimir Putin urges Russians to vote in upcoming presidential election

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has encouraged country's citizens to participate in the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for March 15-17, local media reported.

"It is necessary to confirm our unity and determination…

Death toll in Gaza Strip rises to 31,341: Palestinian ministry

Gaza (IANS) Death toll in the Gaza Strip in Israel's military offensive has risen to 31,341, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Thursday.

During the past 24 hours, 69 Palestinians were killed and 110 others wounded in the coastal enclave,…

Ukraine-based Russian armed groups claim raids into Russia

Moscow (IANS) Three Ukraine-based Russian paramilitary groups said that they have crossed into Russia and are now fighting government troops there, media reported.

The Freedom of Russia Legion (FRL) and Siberian Battalion (SB) posted videos…

Nepal: Prachanda wins third vote of confidence in 14 months

New Delhi (IANS) Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on Wednesday won third vote of confidence in the last 14 months.

Speaker Devraj Ghimire said that PM Prachanda secured 157 votes while 110 lawmakers voted against him.

China considering military facilities in multiple locations including Pakistan: US intelligence

New Delhi (IANS) China is reportedly considering pursuing military facilities in multiple locations, including Pakistan, Burma, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and the UAE, as per the latest report by US Intelligence…

Palestinian death toll in Gaza exceeds 31,000: Ministry

Gaza (IANS) The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from the ongoing Israeli attacks exceeded 31,000, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement.

During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 85 Palestinians and wounded…

Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks against cargo vessel, US warships

Sanaa (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for two attacks against a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel, which the group claimed was American-owned, and several US Navy warships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

The attacks…