Massive quake rocks Japan, tsunami warning issued

Tokyo (IANS) An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale struck north-eastern Japan on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for Miyagi prefecture.

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of up to a 1-metre high tsunami…

Pak PM Imran Khan isolates after testing Covid positive

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Faisal Sultan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination confirmed the development on Saturday.

WHO Europe warns against premature easing of curbs

Copenhagen (IANS) Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, has warned countries against premature easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

Kluge's warning on Thursday came as the region has been witnessing…

Imran Khan sells illusions again, forgets UNSC resolutions dead

New Delhi/Islamabad (IANS) Just a few days after India and Pakistan armies announced ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan once again resorted to political 'jumlebazi' by terming Kashmir…

UN concerned over UK's move to increase n-weapons arsenal

United Nations (IANS) The UN has expressed concerns over the UK's decision to increase its nuclear weapons arsenal, as part of the country's foreign policy overhaul.

The UK's decision is contrary to its obligations under Article…

New corruption charges levelled against Suu Kyi

Yangon (IANS) New corruption allegations against Aung Sang Suu Kyi, the detained former de-facto leader of Myanmar, were aired on national television on Thursday, as the military seemed to seek to strengthen the case for its February 1 coup against…

China orders Jack Ma to dispose of its media assets

Beijing/New Delhi (IANS) Taking its war against billionaire Jack Ma's empire to a new level, the Chinese government has reportedly asked his conglomerate Alibaba to dispose of its media assets.

According to a The Wall Street Journal report…

Martial law in 4 more Yangon townships

Kolkata (IANS) Myanmar's military-dominated State Administration Council (SAC) has imposed martial law with shoot-to-kill orders on four more townships in country's commercial hub of Yangon.

The martial law was imposed in North Dagon,…

Blinken meets Japanese FM

Tokyo (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday met Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi here during which they discussed the "importance of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region".

Blinken and Secretary of Defense…

Violence against Chinese properties spreading In Myanmar

Kolkata (IANS) Violence by pro-democracy protesters against Chinese properties are mounting in Myanmar and security forces are opening indiscriminate fire to check the attacks.

At least 38 protesters were killed on Sunday after two Chinese-financed…