Nearly 150 at Yasukuni shrine, which honours war dead including many convicted of war crimes against neighbours. Nearly 150 Japanese politicians have paid homage at the Yasukuni shrine which honours the nation’s... Read more »
At least eight killed in two attacks targeting police in northwest, just days after Taliban refused to extend ceasefire. Eight people, including five policemen, have been killed in two attacks in northwest... Read more »
A “massive and unprecedented” military operation targeting al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is underway in Yemen, according to an unnamed Yemeni official. A senior Yemeni government official spoke to Media about the ongoing operation. At least... Read more »
ISLAMABAD: Senator Chairman Nayar Bukhari has approved resignation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Syed Mustafa Kamal. His resignation was submitted to the Senate Secretariat. The Senate chairman informed Kamal about acceptance... Read more »
Isak Mohamed killed and another politician injured by a bomb attached to vehicle in Mogadishu. A Somali politician has been killed and another wounded in a car bomb attack in Mogadishu, the... Read more »
Looming vote in Yitzhar on whether residents can use violence against their own army exposes critical debate in Israel. Yitzhar, Occupied West Bank — In two weeks, the residents of this settlement, known... Read more »
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake’s epicenter was near the resort of Acapulco in the southwestern state of Guerrero. A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake has rattled Mexico’s capital and Pacific coast, shaking buildings, shattering windows and... Read more »
Death toll rises as details emerge that captain was not at the helm when ferry capsized. The captain of a South Korean ferry that capsized three days ago, leaving 28 people confirmed... Read more »
Vice-president says world powers have accepted proposal to redesign heavy water plant at Arak. Iran’s vice-president has said that a dispute between world powers and the country over its heavy water reactor... Read more »
BEIRUT:A bomb went off in front of a mosque and killed 14 people in Homs, Syrian state television said on Friday, with forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad looking close to wresting... Read more »
LONDON: English Defence League, a racist organization, staged a demonstration outside London’s Regents Park Mosque. Members of the far-right organization chanted slogans against Islam when the Muslims were offering Friday prayers. Police... Read more »
Move comes after UN’s International Court of Justice ruled that Tokyo’s Antarctic whaling is commercial, not scientific. Japan has said it will scale down the number of whales it targets during the... Read more »
JUBA: At least 58 people were killed and more than 100 others wounded in Thursday’s attack on a UN base in South Sudan sheltering thousands of displaced civilians, a UN official said.... Read more »
RIYADH: Pro wrestlers with the WWE, including John Cena and former champion Randy Orton, are in Saudi Arabia for three days of matches in the capital, Riyadh. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. says... Read more »
KARACHI: Two trussed-up bodies of missing Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers were recovered near Korangi Creek in Karachi’s Qayyumabad area on Friday. The workers, identified as Mohammad Ali and Syed Kashif Bukhari... Read more »
KARACHI: Activists and supporters of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Thursday protested in Karachi against the ‘enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings of its party workers. Members of the MQM’s Rabita Committee,... Read more »
Prosecutors say Hamza helped fighters attend al-Qaeda camps but his defence lawyers say he never targeted Americans. Prosecutor have told a jury in New York that an Egyptian Islamic preacher supported terrorism around... Read more »
Statement comes as hunt for hundreds of missing passengers continues and president meets families of victims. The captain of a sunken South Korean ferry has apologised to families of the victims and... Read more »
Peace talks have stalled after Israel refused to release Palestinian prisoners and PLO signed international agreements. Ramallah, Occupied West Bank – Ismat Mansour was only 16 years old when he was arrested and... Read more »
by Rehan Shakeel Justice 4 Musharraf campaign has entered in to its 12th week & has become even stronger as the time passes on. 12th consecutive demonstration took place in Metropolis of... Read more »
Police department ends undercover operation which rights groups said targeted people solely on basis of their religion. New York’s police department has disbanded an undercover spying operation against Muslims which rights groups... Read more »
India’s Supreme Court has recognised transgender people as a third gender, in a landmark ruling. “It is the right of every human being to choose their gender,” it said in granting rights... Read more »
Submarine reaches maximum depth hours after beginning search for wreckage of missing Malaysian Airlines jet. The search area for the missing Malaysian jet has proved too deep for a robotic submarine which... Read more »
ABUJA: Police say an explosion that ripped through a busy bus station in Nigeria’s capital has killed at least 71 people and wounded 124. Police spokesman Frank Mba says Monday’s blast destroyed... Read more »