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Two Pakistan Rangers, civilian killed in Pakistan blast in Sindh province

At least three people, two Rangers security personnel and a civilain were killed in a roadside IED blast in southern Pakistan Friday, June 19, in Sindh province.

Jun 19, 2020

Director-General of International Economic Affairs Wang Xiaolong speaks during a news conference on the G20 Extraordinary Leaders' Summit on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, China March 26, 2020. REUTERS/Martin

China says one-fifth of Belt and Road projects 'seriously affected' by Covid-19 pandemic

About 20% of projects under China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to link Asia, Europe and beyond have been "seriously affected" by the coronavirus pandemic, an official from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday, June 19.

Jun 19, 2020

Nepal passes updated map bill, escalates border dispute with India

Nepal's national assembly on Thursday, June 18 passed the controversial bill on its updated political-administrative map which includes parts of Indian territory. The move has escalated the border dispute with India.

Jun 18, 2020

North Korea destroys liaison office on border with South in 'terrific explosion'

North Korea blew up an office set up to foster better ties with South Korea on Tuesday in a "terrific explosion" after it threatened to take action if North Korean defectors went ahead with a campaign to send propaganda leaflets into the North.

Jun 16, 2020

Saudi Arabia in renewed bid to empower women in judiciary

Two years after the Saudi Shura Council blocked a call for appointing women as Judges in the Kingdom, the consultative body is expected to vote on a recommendation specifically suggesting to appoint women as judges in the personal status courts.

Jun 16, 2020

More than 600,000 lose work in the UK as COVID hits jobs market

The jobless rate unexpectedly held at 3.9% over the three months to April - despite a record slump in overall economic output during that period - as firms turned to the government's job retention scheme to keep employees on their books.

Jun 16, 2020

China to launch new airline despite travel downturn

The new Sanya International Airlines will be focused on the island destination of Hainan, home to eight million and a free-trade hub, the BBC report said.

Jun 16, 2020

North Korea warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South

The sister of North Korea's leader has warned of retaliatory measures against South Korea that could involve the military, in the latest escalation of tensions over defectors from the North who have been sending back propaganda and food.

Jun 15, 2020

China tanker blast: 18 killed, 189 injured as oil tanker explodes on highway in Zhejiang

At least 18 people were killed and over 189 others injured in a tanker blast in China's Zhejiang province, local authorities said on Sunday, June 14.

Jun 14, 2020

Former Pakistan PM Yusuf Raza Gilani tests positive for coronavirus

Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani, 67, tested positive after attending a hearing of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in a corruption case.

Jun 14, 2020

Amid global travel halt due to Covid-19, Taiwan airport offers 'pretend to go abroad' tour

The flier shown on the website informed that there will a competition through which there will be three tours of Songshan Airport on July 2, 4, and 7.

Jun 13, 2020

Beijing district in 'wartime emergency' after virus cluster at major food market

Forty-five people out of 517 tested with throat swabs at the Xinfadi market in the city's southwestern Fengtai district had tested positive for the coronavirus, Chu Junwei, a district official, told a briefing.

Jun 13, 2020

Pakistan's PTV news depicts Kashmir as part of India, faces backlash; 2 journos fired

Pakistan's state-run PTV News has fired two journalists for airing an "incorrect map" of the country in which Kashmir was shown as a part of India.

Jun 12, 2020

Earthquake with 5.8-magnitude strikes Indonesia, no tsunami alert

Over 100 houses were damaged when a 6.8-magnitude quake struck off nearby North Maluku province on June 4, national disaster management agency said.

Jun 10, 2020

Pakistan rape scandal: How Cynthia Ritchie is shaking PAK Govt's foundation

Cynthia accused Pakistan's former Interior Minister Rehman Malik of rape, and former Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and another Cabinet Minister of groping her.

Jun 9, 2020

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Two Pakistan Rangers, civilian killed in Pakistan blast in Sindh province

China says one-fifth of Belt and Road projects 'seriously affected' by Covid-19 pandemic

Nepal passes updated map bill, escalates border dispute with India

North Korea destroys liaison office on border with South in 'terrific explosion'

Saudi Arabia in renewed bid to empower women in judiciary

More than 600,000 lose work in the UK as COVID hits jobs market

China to launch new airline despite travel downturn

North Korea warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South

China tanker blast: 18 killed, 189 injured as oil tanker explodes on highway in Zhejiang

Former Pakistan PM Yusuf Raza Gilani tests positive for coronavirus

Amid global travel halt due to Covid-19, Taiwan airport offers 'pretend to go abroad' tour

Beijing district in 'wartime emergency' after virus cluster at major food market

Pakistan's PTV news depicts Kashmir as part of India, faces backlash; 2 journos fired

Earthquake with 5.8-magnitude strikes Indonesia, no tsunami alert

Pakistan rape scandal: How Cynthia Ritchie is shaking PAK Govt's foundation

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh