TikTok influencer Eva Evans dies at 29, cause of death not disclosed
Popular TikTok influencer Eva Evans, who created and featured in web comedy series "Club Rat", died at the age of 29, leaving her followers mourning.
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Seven, including minor, die during car racing accident in Sri Lanka
An eight-year-old child was among the seven people who died in a mishap during a motor race in Sri Lanka on Sunday (April 21, 2024).
Pro-China Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's party clinches crucial Parliamentary polls amid recent diplomatic row with India
President Mohamed Muizzu People’s National Congress (PNC) took control of the Parliament by winning the election on Sunday by clinching over 60 seats, highlighting the Island Nation's further tilt towards China and moving away from regional powerhouse India.
Wheat farmers threaten protest in Pakistan
Farmers in Pakistan region have warned to protest against poor wheat procurement target and lower grain support price in Punjab on April 25.
Proposed Gandhara Corridor Bill pits Islamabad against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, experts call it attempt to capture resources
Experts believe that the introduction of the “Gandhara Corridor Bill 2024” in the Pakistani National Assembly might be an attempt by the government to capture the resources of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Antony Blinken to discuss Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war, during meetings with officials in China
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to China April 24-26 where he will meet officials in Shanghai and Beijing to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues.
Japan, China exchange barbs over Beijing's indo-Pacific actions
Beijing has challenged Japan's latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region as a hyped-up threat and false accusation, media reports said.
US calls for transparency from Cambodia over proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China
The US has directed Cambodian authorities to remain transparent over a proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China.
Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store following Beijing's direction
The major Apple has removed Whatsapp and Threads from its App store in China following a security concern raised by the country's internet watchdog.
Chinese WZ-7 soaring dragon hovers close to Philippines ahead of delivery of BrahMos cruise missiles from India
A WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army was recently spotted flying close to Philippines at a time when the country is preparing to receive BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Fifteen hurt in tram mishap at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles
At least 15 people were injured in a tram mishap at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles on Saturday (April 20, 2024).
Popular Brazilian influencer Diego Santo drowns while filming stunt for followers, death ruled suspicious
A popular Brazilian influencer and musician, Diego Kaua Oliveira Santos, has tragically died after falling into Lake Salto Grande in America while performing a stunt for his social media followers, media reports said. He was 20.
Iran, Israel seem to pull back from engaging in border conflict after US approves military aid to Jerusalem
Iran and Israel have decided to step back from engaging in broader conflict as lawmakers in the United States approved new Israeli military aid on Saturday despite growing criticism of its ally over the continuing war in Gaza, media reports said.
US House of Representatives ratifies bill to ban TikTok if it continues ties with China
Washington: US House of Representatives legislators gave quick approvals to two crucial aid bills on Saturday, aimed at countering China's influence and bolstering Taiwan, media reported.
Unknown attackers gun down top Afghan Taliban aide in Pakistan
Taliban supreme leader Mullah Habitullah Akhundzada's close aide was killed by unknown attackers in Pakistan close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Saturday, media reports said.
Three hurt after five explosions rock military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq
At least three people were injured after five explosions hit a military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, media reports said.
India lays foundation stone to build high-impact community development project in Nepal's Darchula
India lays the foundation stone to build high-impact community development projects in Darchula
PTI describes Pakistani President Zardari as 'illegal'
Former PM Imran Khan's PTI has described Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari as 'illegal'.
Five Japanese nationals escape unhurt as suicide attacker targets their vehicle in Pakistan
At least five Japanese nationals escaped unhurt after the vehicle in which they were travelling was targeted by a suicide attacker in Pakistan's Karachi city, media reports said.
Singapore recalls India's popular Everest Fish Curry Masala over presence of alleged pesticide
The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong has issued a notification on the recall of a popular Everest Fish Curry Masala from India due to the presence of ethylene oxide at levels exceeding permissible limit, Singapore's Food Agency said.
Washington sanctions entities for allegedly supplying ballistic missile items to Pakistan
The United States on Friday (April 19, 2024) said three entities from China and one from Belarus have been sanctioned for allegedly supplying ballistic missile items to Pakistan, the State Department said.
Retaliatory spiral in Middle East must end, says UN chief António Guterres after reported strikes on Iran
Following reports of alleged Israeli strikes inside Iran near a nuclear power station early Friday, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a new appeal to all parties to “stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East”.
Iran claims to have shot down several drones launched by Israel in retaliation attack
As Israel launched a missile strike on Iran Friday, Tehran claimed to have activated its air defence system and that it shot down several drones.
Canada: Police investigation link a vehicle used in armed carjackings in Greater Toronto Area
Toronto/IBNS: A vehicle used in armed carjackings across the Greater Toronto Area was linked by Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit and are seeking additional witnesses to come forward.
Locals demonstrate in Pakistani village over disruption in power supply
Protesting against the suspension of power supply to their areas, locals demonstrated in Old Mirpur and its adjoining localities and villages in Pakistan on Wednesday.
Cambodian authorities extradite 130 Chinese nationals over cybercrime, online fraud
Cambodian authorities have extradited 130 Chinese nationals for their alleged involvement in cybercrimes, online fraud and illegal gambling.
Amid political unrest, Pakistan Army reaffirms its dominant role
In the labyrinth of Pakistan’s political theatre, a single image has captured the essence of power dynamics more poignantly than any high-profile political gathering could.
US vetoes Palestine’s request UN's full membership
The Security Council rejected Palestine’s request for UN membership on Thursday, with the United States casting a veto.
Assembly President calls for massive investment in sustainable infrastructure
The President of the UN General Assembly on Thursday underscored the critical need for resilient infrastructure if the world is the reach the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.
UN chief Antonio Guterres appeals for maximum restraint in the Middle East
Recent escalations in the Middle East make it even more important to support efforts towards lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday.