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Putin under pressure: Military melodrama between the Wagner group, Russia’s armed forces continues

20 May 2023 00:08 AM IST

As Russia’s disastrous war in Ukraine continues, another rant by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the bombastic chief of the paramilitary Wagner group, has laid bare the power struggle at the top of Russia’s military leadership. Calling Russian commanders “stupid” and responsible for “criminal orders” last week, Prigozhin questioned whether the military could

Pak police arrive at Imran Khan’s residence for search operation

20 May 2023 00:05 AM IST

Punjab Police on Friday arrived at former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence here to conduct a search operation to find “terrorists” reportedly hiding there, media reports said. The delegation comprises Lahore Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Lahore Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider, DIG Operations Sadiq Dogar and SSP Operations

Official says death toll from Mocha at least 145, aid provided

20 May 2023 00:04 AM IST

The official death toll from the powerful cyclone that struck Myanmar has burgeoned to at least 145, including 117 members of the Muslim Rohingya minority, state television reported Friday.It said the figure applied to the western state of Rakhine, where Cyclone Mocha did the most damage, but did not say

China’s Xi meets Central Asian leaders, calls for trade, energy development

20 May 2023 00:02 AM IST

Chinese leader Xi Jinping promised to build more railway and other trade links with Central Asia and proposed jointly developing oil and gas sources at a meeting Friday with the region’s leaders that highlighted Beijing’s growing influence. The two-day China-Central Asia Summit in the western city of Xi’an came as

Pak anti-terrorism court grants pre-arrest bail to former PM Imran Khan

20 May 2023 00:01 AM IST

An anti-terrorism court here on Friday approved pre-arrest bail till June 2 to Imran Khan in three terrorism cases filed against Pakistan’s former prime minister in the wake of violence that erupted after his arrest on May 9.Khan, 70, appeared at the Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) amid tight security after

Israel uses fire, tear gas on Palestinians protesting ‘flag march’ in Gaza Strip

20 May 2023 00:00 AM IST

Several Palestinians were hurt after Israeli police opened fire and used tear gas against them while they were participating in a protest on Gaza Strip’s eastern border with Israel, reported Al Jazeera. The protest occurred following a so-called “flag march” by far-right Israelis on Thursday in the Old City of

UK extends Russian export ban to diamonds, metals over conflict

19 May 2023 23:59 PM IST

The UK on Friday extended its package of sanctions against Russia with a ban on Russian diamonds, an industry worth USD 4 billion in exports in 2021, as well as imports of Russian-origin copper, aluminium and nickel and sanctioned 86 more people and entities linked with the country over the

G7’s stance on China is complex due to economic relations

19 May 2023 23:58 PM IST

Leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies are generally united in voicing concern about China. The question is how to translate that worry into action. Over the past two years, President Joe Biden’s administration has sought to reframe the relationship with Beijing and build support among like-minded nations for

G7 Leaders Prepare New Sanctions on Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

19 May 2023 23:58 PM IST

Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies planned to devote much of the first full day of the Group of Seven summit to finding new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats against Ukraine, along with North Korea’s months-long barrage of

Lahore Police obtain search warrant for Imran Khan’s Residence

19 May 2023 18:27 PM IST

Lahore Capital City Police on Friday secured a warrant to search Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence. This follows a Capital City Police Officer’s (CCPO) claims of arresting six more “terrorists” attempting to flee from Khan’s residence in Lahore. According to CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana, four of

UK announces new sanctions on Russia targeting 86 individuals and entities

19 May 2023 17:11 PM IST

On Friday, the UK introduced a fresh set of sanctions against Russia, specifically targeting 86 individuals and entities involved in various activities. The sanctions aim to address issues such as the theft of Ukrainian grain, the acquisition of advanced military technology, and the identification of remaining revenue sources. “The UK

Pakistan: Battlelines draws between Imran, Gen Asim Munir

19 May 2023 12:35 PM IST

Following the May 9 attack on the Pakistan Army and its spearhead institutions in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa by supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan, the Shehbaz Sharif government is expected to pass a resolution on the Cabinet to try the rioters and their leaders under the Army Act and