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Afghanistan: At least 10 civilians killed in airstrike
In Afghanistan, an airstrike has killed at least 10 civilians in the eastern Paktia province bordering Pakistan. Shausta Jan Ahady, a former provincial council member, said women and…
Bangladesh Elections: Ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s nomination papers rejected
Bangladeshi ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's nomination papers for contesting in the general elections slated for December 30 were rejected today. An Election Commission spokesperson said,…
French police use tear gas, water cannon on anti-tax protesters
Police Saturday fired tear gas and water cannon against protesters in central Paris who are demanding French President Emmanuel Macron to roll back tax hikes on motor fuel.
Several…
Bahrain: Voting for parliamentary election is taking place today amid calls of…
In Bahrain, voting for parliamentary election is taking place today amid calls of boycott by the Opposition.
The country's two main Opposition groups, the Shiite Al-Wefaq and…
UNSC grants exemption from sanctions to North & South Korea to jointly conduct…
The UN Security Council has granted an exemption from sanctions to North and South Korea to jointly conduct a survey on reconnecting railways across their border.
Last month, the…
Afghanistan: 26 killed in suicide blast at a mosque in eastern province of Khost; 50…
In Afghanistan, a suicide blast at a mosque in an army base in the Ismail Khel district of eastern province of Khost yesterday killed at least 26 people and wounded 50.
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Pakistan: Police arrested over 100 members of TLP
In Pakistan, police have arrested over 100 members of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), including its Chief, who had given a protest call for tomorrow against the acquittal of a…
Anti-terrorism forces of French Army killed 30 Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists in Mali
The anti-terrorism forces of the French Army have killed at least 30 Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists in central Mali. The Minister of Armed Forces, Florence Parly said in a tweet that a Hamadoun…
Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed
In Pakistan, a terror attack targeting the Chinese Consulate situated in Karachi's Clifton area was foiled by security forces today, leaving at least seven people dead.
According to…
California wildfire: Deadliest wildland fire mostly contained as death toll rises to…
The fire that has ravaged northern California is now almost completely contained, as the death toll rose to 84.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection yesterday…