Japan's Covid advisory panel approves extension of quasi-emergency

Tokyo (IANS) The Japanese government's advisory panel on Covid-19 measures has approved the extension of quasi-emergency restrictions currently in place in Tokyo and 12 prefectures that are set to expire on Sunday amid concerns over a new virus…

US seizes 94K stolen Bitcoins worth $3.6 bn in biggest ever crypto haul

San Francisco (IANS) In a biggest-ever cryptocurrency haul, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized and recovered over 94,000 Bitcoins worth $3.6 billion, stolen from crypto exchange Bitfinex by a US-based entrepreneur couple in 2016.

The…

China encroaching along Nepal border

New Delhi (IANS) A Nepalese government report leaked to the BBC accuses China of encroaching into the Himalaysn nation along the two countries' shared border.

It is the first time there have been official claims from Nepal of Chinese interference…

China-backed Pak being set up as challenger to India in auto components, textiles

New Delhi (IANS) India is likely to face rising competition from Pakistan in sectors including auto parts and textiles in the near future, Chinese state media has claimed.

"Of course, some may argue that there is still a considerable gap between…

S.Korea, US not mulling additional THAAD deployment'

Seoul (IANS) South Korea and the US are not considering the deployment of an additional THAAD anti-missile system here, the Defence Ministry in Seoul said on Monday amid a heated debate on the issue rekindled ahead of the March 9 presidential election.

Ottawa 'completely out of control' after truckers outnumber police

New Delhi (IANS) The mayor of Canada's capital Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in response to more than a week of truckers' protests against Covid restrictions, BBC reported.

Jim Watson said the city was "completely out of…

20 terrorists, 9 Pak security personnel killed in massive Balochistan attack

New Delhi (IANS) The Pakistan security forces have completed the clearance operations which were launched after terrorists attacked their camps in Panjgur and Naushki districts of Balochistan last week, the Inter-Services Public Relations said in…

'50/50' chance Boris Johnson will be forced out

New Delhi (IANS) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been rocked by another Downing Street resignation after a fifth aide quit as Cabinet Ministers said they believe there is a "50/50" chance that Johnson will be forced out of office, the Daily Mail…

Boris Johnson under pressure as more MPs call for resignation

New Delhi (IANS) A fresh wave of Conservative MPs have submitted letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson, breaking cover to criticise the UK Prime Minister as the fallout from the Downing Street parties scandal continued to imperil his premiership,…

Bushfire emergency warnings issued in Australian state

Sydney (IANS) The emergency department in Western Australia (WA) has issued warnings of two separate bushfires in the state's southwest and the capital Perth.

The blaze in Perth started in the suburb of Canning Mills and it has burned at…