US, Russia open high-stakes talks on Ukraine

The high-ranking US and Russian officials began important discussions on escalating tensions over Ukraine on Monday, amid fears of a Russian invasion of its pro-Western neighbor.

Samba dancers take over Saudi Arabian streets

Over the past week videos on social media have shown three foreign samba dancers displaying their moves in a main street of Jazan, in the southwest.

Myanmar court sentences Suu Kyi to 4 more years in prison

A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced on Monday ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in jail on charges including possession of unlicensed walkie-talkies, a source familiar with the proceedings said.

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.