Afghan leader calls on Pakistan to crack down on extremists
Afghanistan’s chief executive Abdullah Abdullah called on Pakistan on Tuesday to keep its promise to crack down on extremists blamed for carrying out cross-border attacks and destablilsing the war-torn...
View ArticleFrance to hold crunch talks in India on Rafale deal: official
NEW DELHI: French and Indian defence officials are to hold fresh talks on Tuesday on the purchase of 36 Rafale jets, with hopes drawn-out negotiations on the multi-billion-dollar deal are close to...
View ArticleBritish journalists on trial over Indonesia piracy film
BATAM, INDONESIA: Two British journalists have gone on trial in Indonesia for allegedly trying to make a documentary about piracy without the correct visas, and could face up to five years in jail, an...
View ArticleChina punishes 249 “lazy” officials for unspent funds
BEIJING: China has punished 249 officials for laziness, exemplified by failure to spend government funds, delays to projects and sitting on land earmarked for development, as the government wages war...
View ArticleAustralia to test technology after wave of shark attacks
SYDNEY / TECHNOLOGY: Australian shark experts will test cutting-edge technology — including electrical barriers powered by wave energy — following an “unprecedented” series of attacks on swimmers. The...
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5 Pakistani start-ups powered by government incompetence
As of late, start-ups are emerging in Pakistan not to necessarily solve a business or life problem, but to counter the government’s never-ending incompetence. Should you meet the co-founders of these...
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Top 5 heart-healthy foods
For a happy and healthy life it’s important to include heart-healthy foods in one’s daily routine. Read: Quick tutorial: 5 ways to fuller lips using make-up Keeping World Heart Day in mind, observed on...
View ArticleTiago backs Martinez to fire against old foes Benfica
MADRID: Atletico Madrid midfielder Tiago has backed teammate Jackson Martinez to come good with the Spanish side despite a difficult start to his career at the Vicente Calderon. The Colombian striker...
View ArticleIndian court sentences five to death over 2006 Mumbai blasts
MUMBAI: An Indian court sentenced five men to death on Wednesday for a series of bomb blasts that ripped through packed trains in Mumbai in 2006, killing nearly 200 people. Another seven found guilty...
View ArticleShahryar to meet BCCI officials on sidelines of ICC meeting next month
LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket chief Tuesday said he was optimistic about a proposed series with arch-rival India as officials from the two countries prepare to meet in Dubai next month. The current...
View ArticleBabies petition India’s top court over pollution
NEW DELHI: Three babies have been named on a petition urging India’s top court to ban air-polluting fireworks in New Delhi, saying the city’s choking smog poses a “clear and present danger” to their...
View ArticleTaj Mahal needs nine-year mud pack to tackle pollution
NEW DELHI,: The Taj Mahal will need nine years of mud packs to remove yellow stains from its white marble walls caused by air pollution, the Times of India reported on Wednesday. Archaeologists said...
View ArticleTaliban takeover in Kunduz echoes Islamic State rout of Mosul
WASHINGTON: The Taliban takeover of Kunduz in northern Afghanistan this week dealt a stinging blow to the country’s security forces, in some ways mirroring an offensive in the Iraqi city of Mosul last...
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Ralph Lauren steps down as CEO after 48 years
The multi-billion dollar American fashion designer Ralph Lauren of the Ralph Lauren Corporation announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of his brand passing the role on to Stefan Larsson...
View ArticleIsraeli air raids hit Gaza after rocket fire
GAZA CITY, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Israeli air raids have hit the Gaza Strip in response to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave that was intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defence system,...
View ArticleAcross arc of conflict, ‘Obama Doctrine’ shows signs of failure
WASHINGTON DC: In Syria, US-trained rebels surrender supplies and ammunition to al Qaeda-linked insurgents. In Iraq, the battle by American-backed government forces against Islamic State is at a...
View ArticleCristiano Ronaldo’s movie trailer will blow you away
You think you know everything about Cristiano Ronaldo? Well, you might have to think about it again. Real Madrid star player is all ready to release a movie on November 9 named ‘Ronaldo’ which revolves...
View ArticleBarca achievements deserve more credit – Luis Enrique
MADRID: Barcelona boss Luis Enrique launched a staunch defence of his players after they came from behind without the injured Lionel Messi to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday. Goals in the last 10...
View ArticleFresh blast rocks southern Chinese town: state media
BEIJING: A fresh explosion rocked a southern Chinese town Thursday, one day after 17 parcel bombs killed at least seven and wounded scores in the same district, state media reported. The latest blast...
View ArticleIdaho school requires cheerleaders to wear leggings with short skirts
An Idaho high school is requiring its cheerleaders to wear leggings or sweatpants under their uniforms after finding the short skirts were not suited for stairs or sitting without exposing the buttocks...
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