Media decries Biden's statement on Af as one of the most shameful in history

Washington (IANS) US President Joe Bidens statement on Saturday washing his hands of Afghanistan deserves to go down as one of the most shameful in history by a commander in chief at such a moment of American retreat, the editorial board of the Wall…

7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti leaves 304 people dead

Jeremie (IANS) A 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti has killed 304 people, wounded more than 1,800 others and caused a landslide, which has blocked a national highway, Haitian authorities said.

National Highway 7, which connects the southern…

Grenade hurled at truck carrying marriage party in Karachi, 12 dead

Karachi (IANS) Twelve members of an extended family, all women and young boys, were killed and several others suffered burn injuries after a grenade was hurled at a mini-truck on the outskirts of Karachi, the media reported on Sunday.

A senior…

Kabul residents flee city, country on fears of Taliban rule

Kabul (IANS) People in Kabul have been fleeing the capital as news of the Taliban advance emerges.

Long queues of cars have formed as people try to find a way out of the city. Banks have also been busy as residents try to withdraw their savings,…

Iran secures borders amid Taliban advancements in Afghanistan

Tehran (IANS) Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Hossein Salami, said that the country has secure all of its borders, including the eastern frontiers with Afghanistan, where the Taliban are making rapid advancements.

S.Africa to seek opportunities on BRICS Business Forum

Johannesburg (IANS) South Africa would use the the BRICS Business Forum to showcase what the country can offer, improve confidence and attract investment, said an official.

On Friday, Busi Mabuza, chairperson of the Chairperson of the South…

Protests in Dhaka against Pak sponsored terrorism

Dinajpur (Bangladesh) (IANS) A protest was organised by Bangladesh Conscious Citizens Committee (BCCC) in front of the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka on Saturday, August 14 (Pak Independence Day) to highlight Pak sponsored terrorism and militancy,…

India won't recognise govt imposed by force in Afghanistan: US spokesperson

New York (IANS) Under the looming threat of a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, India has joined 11 countries to oppose any military solution to the conflict in that country and declare it will not recognise any government imposed by force, according…

Flash floods kill 27 people in Turkey

Ankara (IANS) Flash floods that hit three provinces in Turkey's Black Sea region have killed at least 27 people, the country's disaster management authority said on Friday.

Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said…

US, China search for common ground in talks before likely Biden-Xi summit

New Delhi: After several rounds of accusations, threats and sabre rattling, the United States and China are seeking common ground ahead of likely summit between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The two leaders are not…