US warns Iran of “severe consequences”
The Islamic republic on Saturday announced the sanctions, including on US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, for their role in the death of Qassem Soleimani, a powerful Iranian commander.
Saudi princess Basmah bint Saud released after 3 years in prison
Saudi authorities have released a princess and her daughter who had been detained without charge for nearly three years, her legal advisor said on Saturday.
Professor held after criticism of Taliban
Professor Faizullah Jalal was arrested by the Taliban on Saturday after repeatedly speaking out on television against the country's new rulers, who stormed back to power in August.
‘Full House’ star Bob Saget found dead at 65 in Florida hotel room
Bob Saget, an actor and comedian best known as the jovial dad on the television sitcom "Full House," was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida, at age 65, authorities and his family said on Sunday.
Arab ministers reach China to secure energy contracts
Recent unrest in oil and gas-rich Kazakhstan has raised concerns in China, which has long invested heavily in its central Asian neighbour's energy industry.
IMF confirms global economic crisis
Higher interest rates mean financing costs for some emerging economies with dollar-denominated debt will rise.
CM Buzdar announces reorganization of Murree
The CM said that an indiscriminate action would also be taken against those responsible for negligence in the light of the report of the inquiry committee.
Tesla raises full self-driving software price to $12,000 in US
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted on Friday that the electric carmaker will raise the U.S. price of its advanced driver assistant software dubbed "Full Self Driving" to $12,000 on Jan. 17.
World passes 300 million Covid cases as Omicron breaks records
Dozens of countries record all-time high infection numbers, just six weeks after new variant appeared; Austria’s leader tests positive; US Supreme Court weighs vaccine mandates. While far more contagious than previous variants.
World Bank approves $90 million in pandemic aid for Iran
Head of the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran said despite the US and the Zionist lobby opposition, the World Bank has approved granting $90 million worth of loan to Iran to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
No threat from Ukraine: Blinken accuses Russia of ‘false narrative’
Blinken said Russia has worked for years to undermine Ukraine's democratic institutions, interfere in its politics, block energy and commerce and sow mistrust with propaganda and disinformation. Russia had positioned nearly 100,000 troops near its border with Ukraine.
North Korea slams US boycott of Beijing Winter Games 2022
Washington and some of its allies have announced a diplomatic boycott, citing China's human rights record, in a decision that incensed Beijing. North Korean Olympic and sports bodies criticized the boycott in a letter to their Chinese counterparts.