US, Canada, EU impose sanctions on Chinese officials; Beijing retaliates

New York (IANS) In a joint Trans-Atlantic operation, the US, Canada, Britain and the European Union have imposed sanctions against Chinese officials they say are responsible for the human rights abuses against the Uighur people and Beijing retaliated…

Turkey detains 150 people over links to failed coup

Ankara (IANS) Turkish authorities on Tuesday detained at least 150 suspected supporters of US-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, including soldiers on active duty, over their links to the failed 2016 coup.

Police and gendarmerie were searching…

Thousands evacuated in Aus due to major flooding event

Canberra (IANS) Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as of Monday due to a major flooding event on Australia's east coast, with heavy rainfall across large parts of New South Wales (NSW) state expected to continue.

By Monday,…

World-famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro closed

Rio de Janeiro (IANS) Rio de Janeiro's world-famous beaches have been closed to the public due to a dramatic rise in the number of daily coronavirus cases in Brazil, local media reported.

Police officers took up positions in front of the…

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…