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Pak Parliament To Elect New PM On March 3, Shehbaz Sharif Frontrunner

Asian News International | Friday March 01, 2024, Islamabad

The National Assembly (NA) Secretariat has released the timetable for the prime ministerial election to be held in Pakistan on March 3, as per ARY News.

43 killed, Several Injured As Fire Breaks Out At Building In Bangladesh

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 01, 2024, Dhaka

At least 43 people were killed and dozens injured after a fire blazed through a seven-storey building in an upscale neighbourhood in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka late Thursday, health authorities said.

Turkey Says Gaza Aid Incident "Crime Against Humanity"

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 01, 2024, Istanbul

Turkey on Thursday accused Israel of "another crime against humanity" after the deaths of dozens of people in a scramble for food aid in war-torn Gaza.

US House Votes To Prevent Government Shutdown

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 01, 2024, Washington

The US House of Representatives voted Thursday to keep federal agencies funded and avoid a costly election-year government shutdown, advancing a stop-gap funding measure that could clear the Senate within hours.

US Says Urgently Seeking Information On Gaza Aid Incident

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 01, 2024, Washington

The United States on Thursday asked Israel to provide answers and ensure safe aid delivery after dozens were killed in a scramble for food shipments in Gaza, calling the situation "desperate."

Putin Threatens Nuclear War, US Says He's 'Irresponsible', No Sign Of Risk

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 01, 2024, Washington

The United States on Thursday denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin's warnings of a risk of nuclear war as "irresponsible," but said there no sign of greater risk.

Pak Cop Who Saved Woman From Mob In Lahore Named For Police Medal

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday March 01, 2024

A Pakistani woman police officer is earning praises for her swift action to diffuse a potentially violent situation in Lahore. In a widely shared video, Assistant Superintendent of Police Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi was seen saving a woman from a mob.

India's Support "Far-Reaching": Mauritius PM On Launch Of New Airstrip

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 29, 2024, New Delhi

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Thursday, thanked his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, for giving a new dimension to ties between the two countries.

Israel Killed Over 25,000 Palestinians Since Hamas Attack: US Defence Chief

Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 29, 2024, Washington

Israel has killed more than 25,000 Palestinian women and children since the October 7 attack by militant group Hamas, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday.

Three-Time Ex Pak PM Nawaz Sharif Takes Oath As Ordinary Lawmaker In Assembly

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 29, 2024, Islamabad

Three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday took oath as an ordinary lawmaker in the 16th session of Pakistan's National Assembly, days after giving up his bid to lead the country for a record fourth time.

Iran Stops Jailed Noble Laureate From Attending Father's Funeral: Family

Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 29, 2024, Paris

Iranian authorities have prevented jailed Iranian Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi from attending the burial ceremony of her father who died earlier this week, her family said Thursday.

Ex Pak PM Imran Khan's Party Backed Candidates Take Oath As Speaker, Deputy Speaker

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 29, 2024, Peshawar

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party-backed independent candidates Babar Saleem Swati and Suriya Bibi on Thursday took the oath as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial a

Israeli Forces Open Fire On People In Gaza At Aid Point, 104 Killed

Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 29, 2024, Palestinian Territories

Israeli forces in war-torn Gaza opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians at an aid distribution point Thursday, killing at least 104 people and wounding over 700 according to Palestinian health officials.

Haunting "Knocking" Sounds From Titan Submersible Heard In New Audio

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Thursday February 29, 2024

The Titan submersible went missing during a deep sea underwater excursion near the wreckage of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean in June 2023. Its debris were discovered four days later by a remotely operated underwater vehicle.

Prince William's First Appearance After Mysteriously Pulling Out Of Event

Reuters | Thursday February 29, 2024, London

Britain's Prince William visited a London synagogue today to hear about an upsurge in antisemitism, as he returned to public duties two days after mysteriously pulling out of a high-profile royal event over what was described as a "personal matter".