Pak inaugurates 1st-ever Afghan transit cargo train service

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan Railways has inaugurated a first-ever train service that would exclusively transport Afghan transit cargo from Karachi to the countries' border.

Pakistan Railways Chairman Habib-ur-Rehman Gilani inaugurated the…

Window of opportunity to curb COVID-19 spread narrowing: WHO

Geneva (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the window of opportunity to contain the global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic was narrowing, urging the international community to act quickly before it completely closes.

Italy reports 1st COVID-19 death with 16 confirmed cases

Rome (IANS) A 78-year-old man has become the first person in Italy to die after being infected with the coronavirus, with authorities confirming 16 cases of the disease in the country, it was reported.

The man, identified by Italian news…

'FATF gives Pak time until Oct to exit grey list'

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan is likely to stay on the "grey list" of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which has agreed to give Islamabad time until October to fully implement the 27-point Action Plan given by the global money laundering watchdog,…

Snail named after climate activist Greta Thunberg

London (IANS) A new species of snail has been named after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg for her efforts to raise awareness about climate change, say researchers.

The new species -- Craspedotropis gretathunberga -- is approximately…

French trade unions stage 10th nationwide anti-reform protests

Paris (IANS) French trade unions stage the 10th nationwide anti-reform protests amid signs of weakening as the National Assembly began debating a draft bill to overhaul the current pension regimes.

Thursday's turnout on the streets of…

India congratulates Afghan President Ghani on his re-election

New Delhi (IANS) India on Thursday congratulated Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on his re-election following the announcement of final results of the presidential elections.

The Independent Election Commission (IEC) of Afghanistan announced…

China, ASEAN FMs hold special meeting on coronavirus

Vientiane (IANS) China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kicked off a Special Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Coronavirus Disease here on Thursday to discuss coordinating efforts in fighting against the COVID-19 outbreak.

UK unveils new points-based visa system

London (IANS) UK Home Secretary Priti Patel on Wednesday announced the launch of the Britain's new points-based visa system with effect from January 1, 2021.

"Today is a historic moment for the whole country. We're ending free movement,…

43 arrested in anti-child porn operation in Brazil

Brasilia (IANS) Brazil police have arrested 43 people in a large-scale operation against child pornography which involved four other countries.

According to the Brazilian authorities, 112 search warrants were issued in the sixth phase of…