Kathmandu, July 12 (PTI): In a landmark verdict, Nepal's Supreme Court on Monday directed President Bidya Devi Bhandari to appoint Nepali Congress chief Sher Bahadur Deuba as prime minister by Tuesday and r
Washington, July 12 (AP): The Biden administration on Sunday upheld a Trump-era rejection of nearly all of China's significant maritime claims in the South China Sea.
The administration also warned China
Dhaka, July 12 (IANS): Five members of the Neo-JMB banned militant outfit were arrested in Bangladesh by a specialised unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), a top official said on Monday, adding tha
Johannesburg, July 12 (IANS): As South Africa is still reeling a third wave of Covid-19 pandemic-that is more severe than the first and second, the country will remain at adjusted level 4 of lockdown for anothe
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS): Many Afghans who hoped that the Taliban would reform their extreme views amid ongoing talks with the Afghan government and the US troop withdrawal have been disappointed by the new se
Port-Au-Prince (Haiti), July 12 (AP): The head of Haiti's national police announced Sunday that officers arrested a Haitian man accused of flying into the country on a private jet and working with the maste
Houston, July 12 (PTI): Indian-American astronaut Sirisha Bandla says it was an incredible" and a "life-changing" experience to see the Earth from space during her maiden trip on Virgin Galactic&
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M., July 12 (AP) — Swashbuckling billionaire Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, bringing astro-tourism a step closer to reality and beati
Bangkok, July 11 (AP): Myanmar is facing a rapid rise in COVID-19 patients and a shortage of oxygen supplies.
The situation comes as the country is consumed by a bitter and violent political struggle since t
NEW DELHI, JULY 11 (IANS): Pakistans strategy in the coming days, weeks and months would be to portray themselves as being left to fend for themselves after the withdrawal of US troops, and that they will be be
JOHANNESBURG, JULY 11 (IANS): South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for calm after some people looted shops and burnt trucks calling for the release of former leader Jacob Zuma.
"President
Washington, July 11 (PTI): The Taliban has the momentum right now in Afghanistan as it has gained control over more territories than ever before, the Pentagon acknowledged on Sunday, blaming the civilian leader
ROME, July 11 (AP): Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since major intestinal surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood for 10 minutes on a hospital balcony, offering hearty
Truth or Consequences (US), July 11 (AP): Swashbuckling entrepreneur Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday in his boldest adventure yet, beating out fellow billionaire Jeff
Hong Kong, July 11 (AP): One of Hong Kong's most established pro-democracy civic organizations said it is letting go its paid staff and halving the size of its steering committee after Beijing stepped up it
Port-Au-Prince (Haiti), July 11 (AP): Haiti's interim government has asked the US and UN to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilise the country and prepare for elections in the
Seoul, July 11 (AP): The North Korean and Chinese leaders expressed their desire Sunday to further strengthen their ties as they exchanged messages marking the 60th anniversary of their countries' defence t
Bangkok, July 11 (AP): Soe Win stood in line at a plant to buy oxygen for his grandmother, who is struggling with COVID-19 symptoms.
I have been waiting since 5 in the morning until 12 noon but I'm still
Beijing, July 11 (PTI): President Xi Jinping, who assiduously built the image of being "core" leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC), is frustrated with the officials for waiting for his instruc
Kathmandu, July 11 (PTI): Nepal's Supreme Court is likely to deliver its verdict on Monday on a slew of writ petitions challenging the dissolution of the House of Representatives by President Bidya Bhandari