TOP STORIES
Biden administration to review US deal with the Taliban
WASHINGTON (AFP): The Biden administration said Friday it will review […]
Twitter suspends account of the top Iran leader amid posts of Trump-like image with drone
Monitoring Desk DUBAI (Reuters) – The website of Iran’s Supreme […]
Biden, Canada’s Trudeau to meet next month, collaborate on vaccines, medical supplies
Monitoring Desk OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada’s Justin Trudeau and U.S. […]
More than 150 National Guard in Washington for inauguration test positive for coronavirus
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Between 150 and 200 National […]
Senate agrees to push back Trump’s impeachment trial by two weeks
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The leaders of the U.S. […]
Biden calls Canada’s Trudeau, Mexico’s López Obrador
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made his […]
Biden administration to review US deal with the Taliban
WASHINGTON (AFP): The Biden administration said Friday it will review […]
Twitter suspends account of the top Iran leader amid posts of Trump-like image with drone
Monitoring Desk DUBAI (Reuters) – The website of Iran’s Supreme […]
Biden, Canada’s Trudeau to meet next month, collaborate on vaccines, medical supplies
Monitoring Desk OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada’s Justin Trudeau and U.S. […]
More than 150 National Guard in Washington for inauguration test positive for coronavirus
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Between 150 and 200 National […]
Senate agrees to push back Trump’s impeachment trial by two weeks
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The leaders of the U.S. […]
Biden calls Canada’s Trudeau, Mexico’s López Obrador
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made his […]
GLOBAL
Clashes as protests in support of Navalny sweep across Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): Thousands of people took to the streets in […]
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Baghdad suicide blasts expose gaps in Iraq’s strained military
BAGHDAD (AFP): Twin suicide blasts in Baghdad claimed by the […]
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On the Reinstatement of State Department Diversity Training
F.P Report Washington DC: According to a press statement released […]
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Trial ahead, Trump turns to ethics lawyer for his defense
Monitoring Desk COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Butch Bowers is used […]
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Legal sales of recreational marijuana started in Arizona, 15th state to legalize pot
Monitoring Desk PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona, 15th state with legal […]
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New York City’s bus terminal longing for an upgrade
Monitoring Desk NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s main […]
Read MoreClashes as protests in support of Navalny sweep across Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): Thousands of people took to the streets in […]
Read MoreBaghdad suicide blasts expose gaps in Iraq’s strained military
BAGHDAD (AFP): Twin suicide blasts in Baghdad claimed by the […]
Read MoreOn the Reinstatement of State Department Diversity Training
F.P Report Washington DC: According to a press statement released […]
Read MoreTrial ahead, Trump turns to ethics lawyer for his defense
Monitoring Desk COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Butch Bowers is used […]
Read MoreLegal sales of recreational marijuana started in Arizona, 15th state to legalize pot
Monitoring Desk PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona, 15th state with legal […]
Read MoreNew York City’s bus terminal longing for an upgrade
Monitoring Desk NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s main […]
Read MorePAKISTAN
NAB summons JUI-F chief Fazl’s son-in-law in assets beyond means case
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Authority Peshawar has summoned […]
Pakistan reports 43 new coronavirus deaths, 1,927 infections in 24 hours
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus has claimed another 43 lives in […]
PSP’s Mustafa Kamal asks PM Imran to take U-turn on census issue
F.P. Report KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Mustafa Kamal […]
Imran to complete five years constitutional term in PM office: Sheikh
F.P. Report KARACHI: Minister of Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on […]
KMC serves city by holding Marigold Festival: Murtaza
F.P. Report KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister’s Advisor on law Barrister […]
Exams may be delayed to complete 60pc syllabus: Ghani
F.P. Report KARACHI: Provincial Education Minister Saeed Ghani on Friday […]
NAB summons JUI-F chief Fazl’s son-in-law in assets beyond means case
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Authority Peshawar has summoned […]
Pakistan reports 43 new coronavirus deaths, 1,927 infections in 24 hours
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus has claimed another 43 lives in […]
PSP’s Mustafa Kamal asks PM Imran to take U-turn on census issue
F.P. Report KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Mustafa Kamal […]
Imran to complete five years constitutional term in PM office: Sheikh
F.P. Report KARACHI: Minister of Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on […]
KMC serves city by holding Marigold Festival: Murtaza
F.P. Report KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister’s Advisor on law Barrister […]
Exams may be delayed to complete 60pc syllabus: Ghani
F.P. Report KARACHI: Provincial Education Minister Saeed Ghani on Friday […]
AFGHANISTAN
Investors seek end to land problem in Kabul Industrial Park
KABUL (Tolo News): A group of investors called on the […]
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Kabul hails US decision to rethink Taliban pact
KABUL (Pajhwok): Kabul welcomed the new US administration’s plan to […]
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Half of poor children in Afghanistan face malnutrition
KABUL (Tolo News): The economic impact of COVID-19 on the […]
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2 ANA officers, 1 civilian killed as attacks continue in Kabul
KABUL (Tolo News): Three people were killed and one more […]
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NATO to address its training mission in Afghanistan
KABUL (Khaama Press): Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary-General of NATO in a […]
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Kabul wins U-16 Football championship
KABUL (Tolo News): Team Kabul won the Afghanistan U-16 Football […]
Read MoreInvestors seek end to land problem in Kabul Industrial Park
KABUL (Tolo News): A group of investors called on the […]
Read MoreKabul hails US decision to rethink Taliban pact
KABUL (Pajhwok): Kabul welcomed the new US administration’s plan to […]
Read MoreHalf of poor children in Afghanistan face malnutrition
KABUL (Tolo News): The economic impact of COVID-19 on the […]
Read More2 ANA officers, 1 civilian killed as attacks continue in Kabul
KABUL (Tolo News): Three people were killed and one more […]
Read MoreNATO to address its training mission in Afghanistan
KABUL (Khaama Press): Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary-General of NATO in a […]
Read MoreKabul wins U-16 Football championship
KABUL (Tolo News): Team Kabul won the Afghanistan U-16 Football […]
Read MoreBUSINESS
Toshiba regains Tokyo exchange’s top category amid calls for better governance
Monitoring Desk TOKYO (Reuters) – The Tokyo Stock Exchange approved […]
U.S. set for record Canadian oil imports, even without Keystone XL
Monitoring Desk CALGARY/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Keystone XL pipeline […]
Nissan commits to UK after deal
LONDON (AFP/APP): Japanese carmaker Nissan on Friday committed to its […]
Weekly inflation goes up 0.32 per cent
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based on […]
Traders urge simplification of export procedures, laws
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: Trading community has urged the State Bank […]
77th ASRB meeting held at KUST chaired by Vice Chancellor
F.P. Report KOHAT: The 77th meeting of Advance Studies Research […]
Toshiba regains Tokyo exchange’s top category amid calls for better governance
Monitoring Desk TOKYO (Reuters) – The Tokyo Stock Exchange approved […]
U.S. set for record Canadian oil imports, even without Keystone XL
Monitoring Desk CALGARY/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Keystone XL pipeline […]
Nissan commits to UK after deal
LONDON (AFP/APP): Japanese carmaker Nissan on Friday committed to its […]
Weekly inflation goes up 0.32 per cent
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based on […]
Traders urge simplification of export procedures, laws
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: Trading community has urged the State Bank […]
77th ASRB meeting held at KUST chaired by Vice Chancellor
F.P. Report KOHAT: The 77th meeting of Advance Studies Research […]
SPORTS
PHF brings Samiullah to hunt talent for Pakistan hockey
F.P. Report KARACHI: In an attempt to find and nourish […]
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Najam Sethi favourite as PCB elects new chairman tomorrow
KARACHI (PPI): The Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket […]
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Tennis: Nadal eyes number one in Montreal with Murray sidelined
MONTREAL (AFP): Rafael Nadal says he ll focus on the foes […]
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Babar Azam responds to being called ‘Virat Kohli of Pakistan’
Web Desk LAHORE: Young Pakistani batsman Babar Azam broke ice […]
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Zidane hints Ronaldo to feature against Man United
SKOPJE (AFP): Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane indicated that Cristiano […]
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England v South Africa: Trevor Bayliss says win does not ‘paper over the cracks’
England coach Trevor Bayliss says the series win over South […]
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Cavaliers ship Kevin Porter Jr. to Rockets for draft pick
Monitoring Desk CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Porter quickly went from […]
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Sungjae Im shoots 65, takes lead at The American Express
Monitoring Desk LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Although Sungjae Im […]
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No. 7 Michigan uses strong defense to rout Purdue 70-53
Monitoring Desk WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Michigan coach Juwan […]
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Danielle Kang takes lead into weekend in LPGA Tour opener
Monitoring Desk LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Danielle Kang […]
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Radulov, Pavelski 2 goals as Stars beat Preds 7-0 in opener
Monitoring Desk DALLAS (AP) — Joe Pavelski had two goals […]
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Baseball’s one-time home run king, Hank Aaron dies at 86
Monitoring Desk ATLANTA (AP) — His name is all over […]
Read MoreEntertainment
Veteran broadcaster Larry King is no more live
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: Former CNN talk show host Larry […]
‘The Simpsons’ predicts part of the inauguration again
Monitoring Desk (CNN)First things first: No, “The Simpsons” cannot actually […]
First ever virtual reality movie premiere introduced
Monitoring Desk Last week Daisy Ridley and Jennifer Hudson went […]
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shares new workout video
F.P. Report KARACHI: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shared her workout […]
Nora Fatehi’s dance moves on Pepeta song left her fans speechless
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Ace dancer and actress Nora Fatehi’s throwback […]
US comedian Dave Chappelle diagnosed with Covid-19
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: US stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle has […]
Veteran broadcaster Larry King is no more live
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: Former CNN talk show host Larry […]
‘The Simpsons’ predicts part of the inauguration again
Monitoring Desk (CNN)First things first: No, “The Simpsons” cannot actually […]
First ever virtual reality movie premiere introduced
Monitoring Desk Last week Daisy Ridley and Jennifer Hudson went […]
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shares new workout video
F.P. Report KARACHI: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shared her workout […]
Nora Fatehi’s dance moves on Pepeta song left her fans speechless
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Ace dancer and actress Nora Fatehi’s throwback […]
US comedian Dave Chappelle diagnosed with Covid-19
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: US stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle has […]
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Italy demands TikTok to block users after death of young girl
Monitoring Desk ROME (Reuters) – The Italian data privacy watchdog […]
New Zealand’s 1st space plane from a conventional airport
Monitoring Desk A New Zealand-based company has received approval to […]
Twitter suspends Iran’s Khamenei account
CALIFORNIA (Sputnik): The apparent crackdown comes following the permaban on […]
Google’s parent shuts down effort to deliver internet via balloons
CALIFORNIA (Axios): Alphabet is shutting down Loon, one of its […]
German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again
BERLIN (Reuters): German researchers have enabled mice paralyzed after spinal […]
Facebook refers Trump ban to IOB for review
WASHINGTON (Axios): Facebook is referring its decision to indefinitely suspend […]
Italy demands TikTok to block users after death of young girl
Monitoring Desk ROME (Reuters) – The Italian data privacy watchdog […]
New Zealand’s 1st space plane from a conventional airport
Monitoring Desk A New Zealand-based company has received approval to […]
Twitter suspends Iran’s Khamenei account
CALIFORNIA (Sputnik): The apparent crackdown comes following the permaban on […]
Google’s parent shuts down effort to deliver internet via balloons
CALIFORNIA (Axios): Alphabet is shutting down Loon, one of its […]
German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again
BERLIN (Reuters): German researchers have enabled mice paralyzed after spinal […]
Facebook refers Trump ban to IOB for review
WASHINGTON (Axios): Facebook is referring its decision to indefinitely suspend […]
HEALTH
Fabric facemasks still work against virus variants, says WHO
BERLIN (AFP): The World Health Organization said Friday it had […]
“Underpromise, overdeliver”, Biden’s early approach to virus
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a proven political strategy: […]
New virus variant may be more deadly, says UK chief scientist
Monitoring Desk LONDON (AP) — There is some evidence that […]
Hong Kongers locked down to contain coronavirus
Monitoring Desk HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of Hong Kong […]
People of color disadvantaged in virus vaccine effort
WASHINGTON (Axios): Communities of color tend to have fewer pharmacies […]
Fabric facemasks still work against virus variants, says WHO
BERLIN (AFP): The World Health Organization said Friday it had […]
Veteran broadcaster Larry King is no more live
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: Former CNN talk show host Larry […]
Clashes as protests in support of Navalny sweep across Russia
MOSCOW (Agencies): Thousands of people took to the streets in […]
Investors seek end to land problem in Kabul Industrial Park
KABUL (Tolo News): A group of investors called on the […]
Kabul hails US decision to rethink Taliban pact
KABUL (Pajhwok): Kabul welcomed the new US administration’s plan to […]
TRAVEL
Denmark temporarily stops UAE flights for five days over COVID-19
COPENHAGEN (Reuters): The UAE said on Friday it was in […]
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Across the Globe: A bird eye view
Monitoring Desk Since 1972, UNESCO has been working to preserve […]
Tourists hail ‘haunting beauty’ of ancient caves in Al-Baha
JEDDAH (Arabnews): With the Saudi winter season providing opportunities for […]
Nepal to transform Everest trash into art
KATHMANDU (Reuters): Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to […]
Sri Lanka reopened to tourists after 10 months
Monitoring Desk COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reopened […]
In these dark times, Romanian people vow to do something good every day
Monitoring Desk NUCSOARA, Romania (AP) — A gentle hero to […]
Denmark temporarily stops UAE flights for five days over COVID-19
COPENHAGEN (Reuters): The UAE said on Friday it was in […]
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Across the Globe: A bird eye view
Monitoring Desk Since 1972, UNESCO has been working to preserve […]
Tourists hail ‘haunting beauty’ of ancient caves in Al-Baha
JEDDAH (Arabnews): With the Saudi winter season providing opportunities for […]
Nepal to transform Everest trash into art
KATHMANDU (Reuters): Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to […]
Sri Lanka reopened to tourists after 10 months
Monitoring Desk COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reopened […]
In these dark times, Romanian people vow to do something good every day
Monitoring Desk NUCSOARA, Romania (AP) — A gentle hero to […]
ARTICLES
The Sorry State of Baltic-Russian Relations
Sergei Utkin Mutual grievances between neighboring states can easily be […]
How The U.S. Should Respond To Genocide In Xinjiang
Olivia Enos On the last day of the Trump administration, […]
Reagan’s Fight for American Renewal, Revisited
Joseph Loconte Forty years ago, on January 20, 1981, Ronald […]
After Inaugural Rhetoric on Unity, Biden Signs Divisive Transgender Executive Order
Ryan T. Anderson In his inaugural address, President Joe Biden […]
Three Tensions in Biden’s International Economic Policy
Matthew P. Goodman International economics is one area of U.S. […]
Proportionate Deterrence: A Model Nuclear Posture Review
George Perkovich, Pranay Vaddi Executive Summary Ever since the election […]
The Sorry State of Baltic-Russian Relations
Sergei Utkin Mutual grievances between neighboring states can easily be […]
How The U.S. Should Respond To Genocide In Xinjiang
Olivia Enos On the last day of the Trump administration, […]
Reagan’s Fight for American Renewal, Revisited
Joseph Loconte Forty years ago, on January 20, 1981, Ronald […]
After Inaugural Rhetoric on Unity, Biden Signs Divisive Transgender Executive Order
Ryan T. Anderson In his inaugural address, President Joe Biden […]
Three Tensions in Biden’s International Economic Policy
Matthew P. Goodman International economics is one area of U.S. […]
Proportionate Deterrence: A Model Nuclear Posture Review
George Perkovich, Pranay Vaddi Executive Summary Ever since the election […]
EDITORIAL
Reforms in civil service
Yesterday, Federal Minister Shafqat Mehmood announced measures taken by the […]
Trump’s last-minute pardons
President Trump issued 73 pardons and commuted the sentences of 70 individuals […]
Border markets and reduction in smuggling
Yesterday, Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the relevant Departments to […]
Moscow and Navalny’s arrest
Currently, Western nations are pressing hard Russia to immediately free […]
Reforms in civil service
Yesterday, Federal Minister Shafqat Mehmood announced measures taken by the […]
Trump’s last-minute pardons
President Trump issued 73 pardons and commuted the sentences of 70 individuals […]
Border markets and reduction in smuggling
Yesterday, Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the relevant Departments to […]
Moscow and Navalny’s arrest
Currently, Western nations are pressing hard Russia to immediately free […]
ARTS & LITERATURE
Isabelle Simler’s “The Blue Hour” draws attention to Earth’s Rarest Pigment
Monitoring Desk French illustrator and author Isabelle Simler deftly renders the liminal […]
‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ explored in Incredible Detail with an Interactive 10-Billion Pixel Panorama
Monitoring Desk Last year, researchers released records from nearly two years […]
Contemporary African art fair tests Paris market
DUBAI (Arabnews): While the coronavirus rages on, most art fairs […]
Leonardo da Vinci copy handed back to museum that didn’t know it had been stolen
Monitoring Desk The Italian museum where the oil painting belonged […]
The Most Expensive Old Masters Artworks Ever Sold at Auction
Monitoring Desk These days, Pablo Picasso, Gerhard Richter, Jean-Michel Basquiat, […]
Isabelle Simler’s “The Blue Hour” draws attention to Earth’s Rarest Pigment
Monitoring Desk French illustrator and author Isabelle Simler deftly renders the liminal […]
‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ explored in Incredible Detail with an Interactive 10-Billion Pixel Panorama
Monitoring Desk Last year, researchers released records from nearly two years […]
Contemporary African art fair tests Paris market
DUBAI (Arabnews): While the coronavirus rages on, most art fairs […]
Leonardo da Vinci copy handed back to museum that didn’t know it had been stolen
Monitoring Desk The Italian museum where the oil painting belonged […]
The Most Expensive Old Masters Artworks Ever Sold at Auction
Monitoring Desk These days, Pablo Picasso, Gerhard Richter, Jean-Michel Basquiat, […]
PICTURES TALK
KIDS CORNER
UN Ozone Secretariat launches ‘Reset Earth’: Animation film & mobile game bring Gen Z into protecting ozone layer
Monitoring Desk Nairobi, 22 January 2021 – ‘Reset Earth’ is an […]
“If Anything Happens I Love You” gives the youth, the feeling of genuine catharsis
Monitoring Desk In all my years of covering short films, […]
British pupils struggling to learn from home
LONDON (AFP): With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, […]
Meet 10-year-old Kyuta, a dominant 85-kilo sumo in training
Monitoring Desk TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Among the young […]
Nurturing with nature helps children connect with the planet
Monitoring Desk As many people’s lives around the world have […]
152 Million children affected by child labor worldwide: ILO
Monitoring Desk Although child labour has decreased significantly over the […]
UN Ozone Secretariat launches ‘Reset Earth’: Animation film & mobile game bring Gen Z into protecting ozone layer
Monitoring Desk Nairobi, 22 January 2021 – ‘Reset Earth’ is an […]
“If Anything Happens I Love You” gives the youth, the feeling of genuine catharsis
Monitoring Desk In all my years of covering short films, […]
British pupils struggling to learn from home
LONDON (AFP): With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, […]
Meet 10-year-old Kyuta, a dominant 85-kilo sumo in training
Monitoring Desk TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Among the young […]
Nurturing with nature helps children connect with the planet
Monitoring Desk As many people’s lives around the world have […]
152 Million children affected by child labor worldwide: ILO
Monitoring Desk Although child labour has decreased significantly over the […]