New York City cracks down on Airbnb, other short-term rentals

A city law went into effect this week that bans rentals for less than 30 days, leaving a good part of the 36,000 short-term tourist apartments in the city out of the rental game.

Moved out Asia Cup from Pakistan due to security, economic concerns: Jay Shah

In the midst of persistent rainfall disrupting the Asia Cup 2023 matches in Sri Lanka, Jay Shah has come forward to defend the decision to host the tournament in Sri Lanka.

Is India changing its name to Bharat? G20 invite controversy explained

By convention, invitations issued by Indian constitutional bodies have always mentioned the name India when the text is in English, and the name Bharat when the text is in Hindi.

China bans officials from using iPhones – WSJ

Government workers will reportedly no longer be allowed to use Apple or any other foreign-brand devices

WW3 has already begun – Ukraine’s security chief

It’s a mistake to suggest that the conflict between Kiev and Moscow is only a bilateral struggle, Aleksey Danilov says

Israel upset at Hungarian minister’s praise for WW2 Hitler ally

The honoring of a statesman complicit in the Holocaust is unacceptable, the embassy said

Federal government to investigate gas and electricity theft

Pakistan's caretaker federal government has embarked on a countrywide crackdown on gas and electricity pilferage

CTD dismantled an online arms dealers’ gang in Karachi

Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh police recently dismantled an online arms dealers' gang in Karachi

UN releases $125 million to aid underfunded countries

UN has taken a significant step to address the mounting humanitarian crises by releasing $125 million from its Central Emergency Relief Fund

Man in Swat shoots wife for seeking divorce

The devastating incident was captured on the mobile phones of onlookers, and the distressing footage quickly circulated across social media platforms. The visuals portrayed the child's heartrending screams,

Pakistan Embassy in the US rejects visa denial reports for Pakistani-Americans

This official statement from the embassy follows inquiries during a press briefing by the US State Department concerning alleged visa denials for Pakistani Americans intending to visit Pakistan.

North Korea to pay ‘price’ if it gives Russia arms: US

Sanctions-hit Russia is reportedly eager to secure more military supplies from its ally to bolster its forces as Kyiv pushes a highly scrutinized counteroffensive to take back its territory.