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62 rebel fighters killed in Syria army ambush

BEIRUT: Syrian army on Wednesday killed at least 62 rebel fighters in an ambush near the town of Adra, east of Damascus, the pro-opposition...

Jalil Abbass congratulates Sujatha Singh on becoming India’s Foreign Secretary

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan says it remains committed to a sustained and meaningful engagement with India for the resolution of oustanding issues. These views were expressed by...

Nairobi International Airport shut down after massive fire breakout

NAIROBI: A massive fire erupted at the Nairobi's Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday and forced the closure of East Africa's largest airport causing extensive...

Tens of thousands of Tunisians demand removal of Islamist government

TUNIS: Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tunis on Tuesday demanding the removal of the transitional Islamist government. It was the...

Sartaj says US recognizes need to advance bilateral ties with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs‚ Sartaj Aziz said Washington also recognizes the need to advance ties with Islamabad on bilateral potential. He...

US, Russian officials to hold talks as planned despite Snowden asylum

WASHINGTON: The talks between the US and Russian officials will go ahead as scheduled on Friday, the US State Department has confirmed, despite Moscow’s...

Iranian President calls for serious nuclear talks without delay

TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that the Islamic Republic is ready for serious talks on its nuclear programme with the major powers...

Taliban leader describes Afghan elections as waste of time

KABUL: Afghan Taliban Supreme Leader Mullah Muhammad Omar has described the elections due in Afghanistan next year as “a waste of time” and said...

White House to announce Obama’s Russia trip plans soon

WASHINGTON: The White House has said it will announce in the coming days whether US President Barack Obama is going to visit Moscow during...

Blast kills 3, hurt 7 in Afghanistan

KANDAHAR: In Afghanistan‚ three people have been killed and seven wounded in an explosion at a cotton market in Kandahar. An official spokesperson said the...

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