China jails scientist who gene-edited babies
A Chinese court on Monday sentenced the scientist who claimed to be behind the world's first gene-edited babies to three years in prison for...
Huawei says ‘survival’ top priority as sales fall short
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei said Tuesday that "survival" was its top priority after announcing 2019 sales were expected to fall short of projections as...
Thousands trapped on Australia beaches encircled by fire
Thousands of holidaymakers and locals were forced to flee to beaches in fire-ravaged southeast Australia Tuesday, as blazes ripped through popular tourist areas leaving...
Nestle wraps up share buyback, cooks up another
Swiss food giant Nestle wrapped up Monday a huge share buyback programme launched in 2017, and confirmed another is imminent as it pursues a...
India ends threat to boycott Commonwealth Games
India on Monday ended a threat to boycott the 2022 Commonwealth Games over the exclusion of shooting and said it will bid to host...
Trump sets ‘red line’ for Tehran amid mounting risks
President Donald Trump's order for airstrikes on a Tehran-backed Iraqi militia group, after resisting retaliating against Iran for months, sent a clear message Sunday...
India’s transgenders fear being stripped of citizenship
At 24, Indian transgender Ray has already had to fight many battles for recognition and now faces a new threat -- losing her citizenship...
Top 6 UK Tourist Attractions to Visit in 2022
If you’re looking to travel in 2022 with your friends or family, the United Kingdom is a great destination choice. The UK is rich...
OIC to hold a special meeting on Kashmir issue in Islamabad
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation will convene a special meeting in Islamabad in April 2020 to discuss human rights violations in Jammu Kashmir and...
Companies hop on board with the plastic bag ban
In the wake of the recent ban placed on polyethene bag usage in Pakistan, cities and organizations are slowly hopping on board – however,...
Taliban’s ruling council agreed to temporary cease-fire
In a latest development, the Taliban’s ruling council agreed to a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan, providing a window in which a peace agreement with...
Taliban say have ‘no ceasefire plans’ in Afghanistan
The Taliban Monday denied agreeing to any ceasefire in Afghanistan after rumours swirled of a potential deal that would see a reduction in fighting...