Articles by Pritha Mallick

Keeping Nawaz Sharif in jail a crime, says daughter Maryam; PM Khan's resignation sought

Maryam Nawaz says a video proves that the seven-year jail term was given under "immense pressure from hidden hands".

Jul 8, 2019

Is Pakistan's ISI fuelling Khalistan Referendum 2020 campaign?

While Pakistan has banned the pro-Khalistan activities, senior Indian security officials revealed that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been promoting the agenda.

Jul 8, 2019

From visa waiver to direct flights, here's why Indians dominate Thailand tourism

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports said that a record 180,000 Indian tourists visited Thailand in June 2019.

Jul 8, 2019

Will US impose more sanctions after Iran breaches nuclear deal?

Tensions escalated after Iran declared that it would be increasing its uranium enrichment stockpile to 5 percent, breaching the internationally agreed limit under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Jul 8, 2019

Did Iran threaten UK of retaliation over supertanker seizure by Royal Marines?

The response came days after the Royal Marines captured an Iranian supertanker 'Grace 1' in Gibraltar. It was reportedly carrying crude oil to the Baniyas refinery in Syria while violating EU norms.

Jul 7, 2019

Bangladesh: Madrassa principal held for raping kids, says he's 'possessed by Satan'

The mother of one of the victim came to know after the child watched a TV show that depicted sexual assault and told her the principal "did the same to her."

Jul 6, 2019

Tutankhamun's statue, which Egypt claims was stolen, sells for $6 million

The statue is believed to be stolen from the Karnak temple complex at Luxor in the 1970s, according to Egyptian authorities.

Jul 6, 2019

Turkey to receive Russian S-400 missiles amid US sanctions threat

Turkish President Erdogan claimed that the decision to purchase the Russian S-400 missiles is for the purpose of strengthening the country's military capabilities.

Jul 6, 2019

Venezuela blames US sanctions for blocking debt financing, oil sales

Vice Foreign Minister William Castillo said the country's oil export income plummeted from $40 billion per year to $5 billion.

Jul 5, 2019

Refugee Crisis: 80 African migrants killed as boat capsizes off Tunisia coast

Survivors told the Tunisian coast guard that the boat was rescued off the port town of Zarzis.

Jul 5, 2019

'Wolf of Wall Street' producer Riza Aziz charged in 1MDB scandal

The Hollywood producer was accused of receiving $248.2 million of funds from the contentious state fund, 1MDB, into personal Swiss bank accounts.

Jul 5, 2019

India violating international trade norms: US complains to WTO

The US accused India of applying high duty rates on imports despite the standardised rates in India's schedule of concessions.

Jul 5, 2019

India evaluates offer from Boeing, Lockheed Martin for 'world's largest' fighter jet deal

The deal, involving 114 fighter jets worth $15 billion, has attracted offers from major defence manufacturing companies, including Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Sweden's Saab AB.

Jul 4, 2019

Pakistan announces crackdown on Hafiz Saeed for financing terror activities

The Counter-Terrorism Department of Pakistan has launched 23 cases against Saeed and his 12 aides for using five trusts to collect funds for LeT's terrorism-related activities.

Jul 4, 2019

Hurricane Barbara close to Category 5 intensity storm, likely to weaken near Hawaii

The storm sustained winds up to 145 mph on Wednesday and its maximum speed reached 155, just 2 mph below falling into Category 5 intensity bracket.

Jul 4, 2019

Fourth of July 2019: Where to watch the most stunning US Independence Day firework displays

Here's a list of the best places to witness fireworks during America's Independence Day on July 4th.

Jul 3, 2019

Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Ex-defence secretary, police chief arrested

Sri Lanka Attorney General Dappula de Livera has instructed to charge the two top officials of "grave crimes against humanity" for their inaction to prevent the serial terror attacks.

Jul 3, 2019

ISRO in talks with 2 chipmakers to integrate Make in India GPS tech in cell phones

Discussions are being held for the development of a chip that will include Indian navigation satellite 'NavIC' technology in mobile phones.

Jul 3, 2019

Stowaway falls from Kenyan plane flying over London, found dead in residential garden

London's Metropolitan Police investigation confirmed that the man fell from the landing gear area of a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi.

Jul 2, 2019

Did Iran threaten to destroy Israel if US attacks in the future?

Mojtaba Zonnour added that "Iran's power" has created deterrence against attacks. He also revealed that the 36 US military bases in the region are under surveillance by Iran.

Jul 2, 2019