US blames indirect fire for shutting of Iraqi consulate

AFP | The United States on Friday shut its consulate in the protest-hit southern Iraqi city of Basra, blaming "indirect fire" by Iran-backed forces and...

Palestinian President condemns US as biased

AFP | Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas tore into the Trump administration Thursday, refusing to accept the United States as the sole mediator in the Middle...

Who, How & How much of the Nobel Prize

AFP | How many people have won a Nobel Prize? Who was the oldest winner? How much do they win? Here are some facts and...

Last-ball thriller: India beat Bangladesh to retain Asia Cup

AFP | India retained the Asia Cup with a three-wicket win off the last ball against a fighting Bangladesh who were anchored by a maiden...

US “Superfighter” F-35 crashes a day after first combat flight

AFP | A US F-35 stealth fighter plane was completely destroyed in a crash during training on Friday, officials said. The pilot safely ejected. The...

Cold War returns? Russia & China condemn American “Blackmail”

AFP | China and Russia denounced the use of "blackmail" Friday in thinly-veiled rebukes of President Donald Trump, highlighting the chasm between the US and...

Russia vows to crush Syria jihadists once and for all

AFP | Russia on Friday warned it will not allow jihadists in Syria to be sent to Afghanistan or elsewhere under a deal reached with...

National Shame: Grade 20 Officer caught stealing Kuwaiti delegate’s money

News Desk | The Government of Pakistan faced international embarrassment when a grade-20 officer was caught allegedly stealing a wallet full of Dinars from a Kuwaiti delegate...

Nana Patekar Row: Celebrities voice support for alleged victim

News Desk | Scores of celebrities have expressed solidarity with Tanushree Datta after she claimed to have been sexually harassed by veteran actor Nana Patekar....

President Arif Alvi is impressed by Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2

News Desk | President Arif Alvi appreciated the Pakistani entertainment industry for producing good entertainment in the country. He watched latest Pakistani movie Jawani Phir...

Mawra Hocane celebrates Birthday by donating Rs.100,000 for dams

News Desk | Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane celebrated her 25th birthday on Friday. The pretty actress decided to celebrate her birthday in a unique way....

Rifts between “Middle East Allies” rising – James M. Dorsey

James M. Dorsey | A podcast version of this story is available on Soundcloud, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Tumblr. Three recent developments lay bare the fragility...
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