Axed UK Defence Secretary denies role in Huawei leak

London (IANS) Gavin Williamson, sacked as Britain's Defence Secretary by Prime Minister Theresa May for allegedly disclosing plans to allow Chinese telecommunication giant Huawei to help build the UK's 5G network, has denied leaking any information…

Pakistan Coast Guards seize narcotics over $24m

Islamabad (IANS) The Pakistan Coast Guards have recovered narcotics worth over $24 million during an operation near Jiwani town of Balochistan province, officials said.

Safeer Mehdi, a spokesperson of the Pakistan Coast Guards,…

Mueller objected to AG's depiction of Russia probe

Washington (IANS) US Special Counsel Robert Mueller wrote a letter to Attorney General William Barr in March objecting to his early description of the Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election that appeared to clear President Donald Trump…

Be ready to tackle Baghdadi's threat: Lanka PM

Colombo (IANS) The whole world should be vigilant following the threat by the Islamic State terror group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said.

"Baghdadi said his organisation is ready to…

Masood Azhar declared global terrorist by UNSC

New York (IANS) In a major victory for India, Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar was on Wednesday declared as a global terrorist by the UN Security Council.

"Masood Azhar designated as a terrorist in @UN Sanctions…

US Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein steps down

Washington (IANS) US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Special Counsel Robert Mueller to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, submitted his resignation letter to the White House.

His resignation…

Japanese Emperor Akihito declares historic abdication

Tokyo (IANS) Japan's Emperor Akihito on Tuesday declared his abdication and delivered his last public address as emperor, in a historic ceremony in Tokyo.

He is the first Japanese monarch to stand down in more than 200 years since 1817,…

Pakistan, US trying to resolve visa restriction issue

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan and the US are working to resolve an issue that may lead to new visa restrictions on some Pakistani citizens if left unresolved, a media report said on Monday.

Media reports claimed on Saturday that…

US, Pakistan officials discuss Afghan-peace process

Islamabad (IANS) US and Pakistani officials held delegation-level talks on the Afghan peace process here on Monday, the media reported.

US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary…

Pakistan a priority for China, Xi tells Imran

Beijing (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan met Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Sunday for bilateral talks, with the latter saying Beijing considers Islamabad a priority in its diplomacy.

"Pakistan is China's all-weather…