WhatsApp update: Tap to unblock, reply privately in groups soon.
SanFrancisco: WhatsApp is testing new features for its over one billion users that include tap to unblock and private replies in groups, among others. In […]
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Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa bats for modern education, calls for reform of madrassas.
Karachi: In an unusual move, Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has criticised the role of mushrooming madrassas, which mostly taught only Islamic theology, […]
After 60 years, priest jailed for life for murdering Texas beauty queen who came to him for confession.
SAN/ANTONIO: A retired Catholic priest convicted of murdering a former beauty queen who came to him for confession was sentenced to life in prison by […]
Defer all non-essential travel to Pakistan: US to citizens.
Washington: The United States on Friday advised its citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Pakistan, saying that foreign and indigenous terrorist groups continue to […]
Kulbhushan Jadhav to meet mother, wife in Pakistan jail on December 25.
Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday permitted Kulbhushan Jadhav’s mother and wife to meet him on December 25. His family members will be accompanied by a diplomat […]
13-year-old becomes youngest Indian to be selected for Antarctica Expedition.
NewDelhi: A 13-year-old student from Ahmedabad has become the youngest Indian to be selected for the prestigious annual Antarctica Expedition. This expedition is organised to […]
Cristiano Ronaldo pips Lionel Messi to win Ballon d’Or for joint-record fifth time.
Paris: Portugal`s Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Ballon d`Or for world player of the year on Thursday for a joint-record fifth time, going level with […]
Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company may have all-ladies wing to target women.
NewDelhi: In the murky dealing of the Underworld, there has been one unwritten rule that almost every gang has long abided by – keeping women […]
Donald Trump dangles shoddy Middle East peace plan to douse Jerusalem fire.
WASHINGTON: When President Donald Trump told the Palestinian president of his intention to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, he assured him a peace plan being […]
Pakistan air force chief gives shoot at sight orders for all foreign drones. Including those of US.
Afghnistan: Pakistan’s Air Chief has reportedly instructed forces to shoot down any drones which are found to be intruding the country’s air space. In what […]
Time magazine names sexual abuse ‘Silence Breakers’ as Person of the Year.
NEWYORK: Time magazine named as Person of the Year on Wednesday “the silence breakers” who triggered a national reckoning by revealing the pervasiveness of sexual […]
CPEC turns into challenge for China; entire One Belt One Road project could be at stake.
NEWDELHI: Pakistan’s honeymoon bubble seems to have burst over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Criticism and questions over the terms of the project have gained strength. China […]
Indian drone invaded China’s airspace, crashed, alleges Chinese media.
China: The Chinese state media has alleged that an Indian drone invaded its airspace and crashed. However, no details were furnished on when and where […]
Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel capital, dangerous consequences likely.
WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM: President Donald Trump on Wednesday will recognise Jerusalem as Israel`s capital and set in motion the relocation of the US Embassy to the ancient city, senior […]
Plan to assassinate British PM Theresa May foiled: Reports.
LONDON: A plot to assassinate UK Prime Minister Theresa May has been foiled, Sky News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Police believe that the plan was to […]
Here’s how IOC nailed Russia: Key findings of the Samuel Schmid report on state-sponsored doping.
Lausanne: Following are the key findings of a report by the IOC disciplinary commission, headed by former Switzerland President and Federal Council member Samuel Schmid, that […]
PM Narendra Modi emerges as ‘most tweeted about world leader’ after Donald Trump.
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the “most tweeted about world leader” after US President Donald Trump in 2017, microblogging site Twitter said on Tuesday. […]
US Supreme Court allows Trump travel ban to take effect pending appeal.
Columbia: The US Supreme Court said Monday that the government could fully enforce a revised ban on travelers from six mainly Muslim countries pending appeal, backing […]
YouTube to hire 10,000 people to root out violent and extremist content.
London: YouTube will hire 10,000 people to monitor and control violent extremism on the popular video streaming platform, along with curbing content that endangers children. […]
Rafia Naaz, Muslim girl who teaches yoga, alleges threat to life.
Ranchi: Rafia Naaz, the Muslim girl who teaches yoga in Ranchi, has alleged life threat by unidentified persons. She had registered a complaint in this […]
Facebook, Google face probe over alleged media disruption.
Sydney: Australia`s competition regulator said on Monday it would investigate whether U.S. online giants Facebook and Alphabet Inc`s Google has disrupted the news media market to the detriment […]
US Defence Secretary James Mattis to hold talks with Pakistan govt, military on Monday.
Islamabad: US Defence Secretary James Mattis will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow to hold talks with the civilian and military leadership on bilateral and regional issues, […]