TOP STORIES
U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday […]
Trump directs government to minimize procurement from China
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In another action against China […]
Cuban interior ministry blacklisted by the U.S over alleged human rights abuses
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States slapped sanctions […]
In his final days, Trump struggles to contain an angry, isolated president
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – “We are going to walk […]
In the wake of two million people lost to COVID, Guterres warns against self-defeating ‘vaccinationalism’
Monitoring Desk With more than two million lives now lost […]
Pence called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike calls VP-elect […]
U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday […]
Trump directs government to minimize procurement from China
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In another action against China […]
Cuban interior ministry blacklisted by the U.S over alleged human rights abuses
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States slapped sanctions […]
In his final days, Trump struggles to contain an angry, isolated president
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – “We are going to walk […]
In the wake of two million people lost to COVID, Guterres warns against self-defeating ‘vaccinationalism’
Monitoring Desk With more than two million lives now lost […]
Pence called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike calls VP-elect […]
GLOBAL
Hong Kong government ‘strongly’ objects to U.S. congressional report
Monitoring Desk HONG KONG (Reuters) – The Hong Kong government […]
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U.S. health secretary Azar resigns, cites Capitol attack: CNN
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Health and Human Services […]
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End of Merkel era begins as German CDU picks new party leader
Monitoring Desk BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Christian Democrats elect a […]
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Pelosi calls for prosecution of any Congress members who might have helped pro-Trump siege
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Any members of the U.S. […]
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Trump plans departure from Washington on the Inauguration Day
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump now plans […]
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Quake rescue in Indonesia hindered amid damaged roads, and lack of gear
Monitoring Desk MAMUJU, Indonesia (AP) — Damaged roads and bridges, […]
Read MoreHong Kong government ‘strongly’ objects to U.S. congressional report
Monitoring Desk HONG KONG (Reuters) – The Hong Kong government […]
Read MoreU.S. health secretary Azar resigns, cites Capitol attack: CNN
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Health and Human Services […]
Read MoreEnd of Merkel era begins as German CDU picks new party leader
Monitoring Desk BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Christian Democrats elect a […]
Read MorePelosi calls for prosecution of any Congress members who might have helped pro-Trump siege
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Any members of the U.S. […]
Read MoreTrump plans departure from Washington on the Inauguration Day
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump now plans […]
Read MoreQuake rescue in Indonesia hindered amid damaged roads, and lack of gear
Monitoring Desk MAMUJU, Indonesia (AP) — Damaged roads and bridges, […]
Read MorePAKISTAN
ETPB land case: LHC seeks detailed report from IGP
LAHORE (APP): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday adjourned […]
Gov’t extends date of schools reopening till February 1st
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government on Friday has decided […]
IHC serves notices to respondents in petition against MTI Ordinance
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday served […]
Nasir praises WaterAid services for province
Sher Afzal KARACHI: On Friday, WaterAid Pakistan organized a 3-days […]
IHC seeks police report in case against kidnapping of lawyer
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday sought […]
ETPB land case: LHC seeks detailed report from IGP
LAHORE (APP): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday adjourned […]
Gov’t extends date of schools reopening till February 1st
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government on Friday has decided […]
IHC serves notices to respondents in petition against MTI Ordinance
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday served […]
Nasir praises WaterAid services for province
Sher Afzal KARACHI: On Friday, WaterAid Pakistan organized a 3-days […]
IHC seeks police report in case against kidnapping of lawyer
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday sought […]
AFGHANISTAN
Caretaker posts in civil service unacceptable, says Ghani
KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani has said the presence of […]
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10 security forces killed in Kunduz battle
KUNDUZ CITY (Pajhwok): Ten security personnel were killed and as […]
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Two MPs referred to AGO for not recording assets
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Wolesi Jirga Special Anti-Corruption Commission has introduced […]
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Mural painted in protest against killing of journalists
KABUL (Tolo News): A deaf Afghan painter named Milad Mohammadi […]
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10 Afghan radio stations went silent in 6 months
KABUL (Tolo News): NAI, an organization supporting open media in […]
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Nearly 40m afs withdrawn for imaginary school building
KANDAHAR (Pajhwok): A school building in southern Zabul province has […]
Read MoreCaretaker posts in civil service unacceptable, says Ghani
KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani has said the presence of […]
Read More10 security forces killed in Kunduz battle
KUNDUZ CITY (Pajhwok): Ten security personnel were killed and as […]
Read MoreTwo MPs referred to AGO for not recording assets
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Wolesi Jirga Special Anti-Corruption Commission has introduced […]
Read MoreMural painted in protest against killing of journalists
KABUL (Tolo News): A deaf Afghan painter named Milad Mohammadi […]
Read More10 Afghan radio stations went silent in 6 months
KABUL (Tolo News): NAI, an organization supporting open media in […]
Read MoreNearly 40m afs withdrawn for imaginary school building
KANDAHAR (Pajhwok): A school building in southern Zabul province has […]
Read MoreBUSINESS
GM to invest C$1 billion in Canada plant to manufacture electric vans
Monitoring Desk (Reuters) – General Motors Co and labor union […]
U.S. Treasury starts distributing $15 billion in payroll aid to airlines
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department on […]
Credit card firm Capital One fined for violating U.S. anti-money laundering law
Monitoring Desk (Reuters) – Credit card firm Capital One Financial […]
Wall Street closes lower as banks, energy shares tumble
Monitoring Desk NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes […]
US retail sales fall again in December
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US retail sales declined further in December […]
Textile exports increase 7.79% to $7.44b in H1; 22.72% in December
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD (APP): The exports of textile commodities witnessed […]
GM to invest C$1 billion in Canada plant to manufacture electric vans
Monitoring Desk (Reuters) – General Motors Co and labor union […]
U.S. Treasury starts distributing $15 billion in payroll aid to airlines
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department on […]
Credit card firm Capital One fined for violating U.S. anti-money laundering law
Monitoring Desk (Reuters) – Credit card firm Capital One Financial […]
Wall Street closes lower as banks, energy shares tumble
Monitoring Desk NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes […]
US retail sales fall again in December
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US retail sales declined further in December […]
Textile exports increase 7.79% to $7.44b in H1; 22.72% in December
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD (APP): The exports of textile commodities witnessed […]
SPORTS
Nick Taylor gets a break and a birdie and leads Sony Open
Monitoring Desk HONOLULU (AP) — Nick Taylor pitched in for […]
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More NBA games off amid the COVID surge
Monitoring Desk Another three NBA games were postponed Friday, including […]
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Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach
Monitoring Desk ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have chosen […]
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Pakistan ring in major changes for South Africa Tests
Monitoring Desk LAHORE: Pakistan dropped batsmen Shan Masood and Haris […]
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Tendulkar junior makes domestic debut for Mumbai
MUMBAI (Agencies): Arjun Tendulkar followed in the footsteps of his […]
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Wayne Rooney quits playing to take over at Derby County
LONDON (Agencies): Wayne Rooney has retired from football after being […]
Read MoreNick Taylor gets a break and a birdie and leads Sony Open
Monitoring Desk HONOLULU (AP) — Nick Taylor pitched in for […]
Read MoreMore NBA games off amid the COVID surge
Monitoring Desk Another three NBA games were postponed Friday, including […]
Read MoreFalcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach
Monitoring Desk ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have chosen […]
Read MorePakistan ring in major changes for South Africa Tests
Monitoring Desk LAHORE: Pakistan dropped batsmen Shan Masood and Haris […]
Read MoreTendulkar junior makes domestic debut for Mumbai
MUMBAI (Agencies): Arjun Tendulkar followed in the footsteps of his […]
Read MoreWayne Rooney quits playing to take over at Derby County
LONDON (Agencies): Wayne Rooney has retired from football after being […]
Read MoreEntertainment
US singer Cardi B to star in comedy film ‘Assisted Living’
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: US singer and songwriter Cardi B […]
David Hasselhoff’s fully functional KITT car from Knight Rider to be auctioned off
LONDON (Thesun): DAVID Hasselhoff’s fully functional ‘talking’ car from Knight […]
Instagram influencers are a vaccine priority in wary Indonesia
Monitoring Desk JAKARTA (Reuters) – Among the first in the […]
Shakira joins the list of stars to sell the rights to their songs
Monitoring Desk Shakira has become the latest artist to sell […]
Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik to be ‘Jeopardy!’ guest hosts
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES (AP) — Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik, […]
Senior actor Mumtaz Ali Shah passes away in Peshawar
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: Veteran television actor Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah […]
US singer Cardi B to star in comedy film ‘Assisted Living’
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: US singer and songwriter Cardi B […]
David Hasselhoff’s fully functional KITT car from Knight Rider to be auctioned off
LONDON (Thesun): DAVID Hasselhoff’s fully functional ‘talking’ car from Knight […]
Instagram influencers are a vaccine priority in wary Indonesia
Monitoring Desk JAKARTA (Reuters) – Among the first in the […]
Shakira joins the list of stars to sell the rights to their songs
Monitoring Desk Shakira has become the latest artist to sell […]
Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik to be ‘Jeopardy!’ guest hosts
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES (AP) — Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik, […]
Senior actor Mumtaz Ali Shah passes away in Peshawar
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: Veteran television actor Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah […]
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
American Robotics gets FAA nod to fly fully automated drones
Monitoring Desk (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration granted […]
As inauguration nears, law enforcement scrutiny drives U.S. extremists into internet’s dark corners
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Shortly after rampaging Trump supporters […]
Biden elevates the role of science by naming Lander for new Cabinet-level post
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Joe Biden named […]
Pakistan to launch its own WhatsApp-like app
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has planned to launch its own […]
Samsung launches new flagship Galaxy S smartphone early
SEOUL (Reuters): Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. on Thursday unveiled the […]
Google completes Fitbit acquisition
CALIFORNIA (Axios): Google has completed its acquisition of connected fitness […]
American Robotics gets FAA nod to fly fully automated drones
Monitoring Desk (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration granted […]
As inauguration nears, law enforcement scrutiny drives U.S. extremists into internet’s dark corners
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Shortly after rampaging Trump supporters […]
Biden elevates the role of science by naming Lander for new Cabinet-level post
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Joe Biden named […]
Pakistan to launch its own WhatsApp-like app
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has planned to launch its own […]
Samsung launches new flagship Galaxy S smartphone early
SEOUL (Reuters): Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. on Thursday unveiled the […]
Google completes Fitbit acquisition
CALIFORNIA (Axios): Google has completed its acquisition of connected fitness […]
HEALTH
525 virus deaths reported in California every day
Monitoring Desk SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More Californians than ever […]
“Pharmacy deserts” could become vaccine deserts
NEW YORK (Axios): Millions of Americans who live in “pharmacy […]
Health experts answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccines
NEW YORK (Reuters): An unprecedented COVID-19 vaccine campaign is underway […]
Africa to see 1st vaccine doses from COVAX in March, says WHO
NAIROBI (AP): Africa should see the first COVID-19 vaccine doses […]
A day to remember: London nursing home greets virus vaccine
LONDON (AP): In 1948, John Peake won a silver medal […]
Chinese COVID-19 vaccine approved in Turkey
Monitoring Desk Following analysis of doses recently delivered to Turkey, […]
Hong Kong government ‘strongly’ objects to U.S. congressional report
Monitoring Desk HONG KONG (Reuters) – The Hong Kong government […]
GM to invest C$1 billion in Canada plant to manufacture electric vans
Monitoring Desk (Reuters) – General Motors Co and labor union […]
U.S. health secretary Azar resigns, cites Capitol attack: CNN
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Health and Human Services […]
U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday […]
American Robotics gets FAA nod to fly fully automated drones
Monitoring Desk (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration granted […]
U.S. Treasury starts distributing $15 billion in payroll aid to airlines
Monitoring Desk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department on […]
TRAVEL
Saudi woman ‘trapped at Bangkok airport trying to flee family’
BANGKOK (BBC): A young Saudi woman says she is stranded […]
Tourists hunker down as Storm Pabuk lashes Thailand
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT (AFP): Tourists marooned on Thai islands hunkered […]
Vietnam’s Vietjet continues expansion of international network with new route
Monitoring Desk HANOI: The Phu Quoc – Seoul route will […]
Solar-powered Private Island heats up the Maldives
Monitoring Desk MALDIVES: Crown and Champa Resorts has opened its […]
Abu Dhabi introduces one of world’s fastest airport wifi networks
Monitoring Desk ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi International Airport has upgraded […]
There must be an ‘urgent transition’ from fossil fuels to renewable energy: UN chief
Monitoring Desk Building a global coalition for carbon neutrality by […]
2020 recorded as warmest year on record: WMO
Monitoring Desk The COVID-19 pandemic was not the only long-term […]
16 places you won’t believe are in Australia
Monitoring Desk 1/16 It may look like Kauai, the Hawaiian […]
Trump administration slashes imperiled spotted owls’ habitat
Monitoring Desk PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Trump administration said […]
Azulejos: Visiting the Beautiful Art of Portuguese Tiles
Monitoring Desk f you’ve ever visited or seen pictures of […]
Australians head on to pump some adrenalin with sea cliff sports
Monitoring Desk SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s adventure sport enthusiasts are […]
ARTICLES
National security in an age of insurrection
Jon Bateman Last week’s insurrection at the US Capitol was […]
What the rally in gas prices tells us about gas markets and energy security
Nikos Tsafos The rally in natural gas prices, which was […]
Ukraine raised the alarm over weaponized social media long before Trump’s twitter ban
Victor Tregubov The recent decision to shut down many of […]
Advice to Iran as a new administration takes over the White House
Barbara Slavin As someone who once tweeted at Iranian Foreign […]
Brexit and the gradual disintegration of the UK
Peter Kellner UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls them the […]
Rethinking interagency balance amid a pandemic, presidential transition, and soaring global food insecurity
Kimberly Flowers While the disruptions of 2020 were inarguably challenging, […]
National security in an age of insurrection
Jon Bateman Last week’s insurrection at the US Capitol was […]
What the rally in gas prices tells us about gas markets and energy security
Nikos Tsafos The rally in natural gas prices, which was […]
Ukraine raised the alarm over weaponized social media long before Trump’s twitter ban
Victor Tregubov The recent decision to shut down many of […]
Advice to Iran as a new administration takes over the White House
Barbara Slavin As someone who once tweeted at Iranian Foreign […]
Brexit and the gradual disintegration of the UK
Peter Kellner UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls them the […]
Rethinking interagency balance amid a pandemic, presidential transition, and soaring global food insecurity
Kimberly Flowers While the disruptions of 2020 were inarguably challenging, […]
EDITORIAL
Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Turkey trilateral partnership
The second trilateral meeting of Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Turkey […]
A dream of peaceful and stable Afghanistan
Chairman Hizb-e-Wahadat Islami Afghanistan, former Chairman Afghan High Peace Council […]
Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Turkey trilateral partnership
The second trilateral meeting of Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Turkey […]
A dream of peaceful and stable Afghanistan
Chairman Hizb-e-Wahadat Islami Afghanistan, former Chairman Afghan High Peace Council […]
ARTS & LITERATURE
Pakistani Artist Ali Hammad makes it to the Sotheby’s
Hina Khan Palwasha Ali Hammad is the only painter from […]
The Undiscovered Treasure of Literary Gems in Peshawar
Hina Khan Palwasha On the edge of the historical entrance […]
Hobbesian Moral and Political Theory by Gregory S. Kavka
Monitoring Desk In recent years serious attempts have been made […]
Powell’s Books says Andy Ngo’s book will not be in store
Monitoring Desk PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Powell’s Books has announced […]
Life After Lynching in “Ashes to Ashes”
Monitoring Desk Sometimes the artist Winfred Rembert can’t sleep at […]
Berthe Morisot, impressionism’s most relentless innovator finally receiving her due
Monitoring Desk Widespread recognition is arriving over a century late for Berthe […]
Pakistani Artist Ali Hammad makes it to the Sotheby’s
Hina Khan Palwasha Ali Hammad is the only painter from […]
The Undiscovered Treasure of Literary Gems in Peshawar
Hina Khan Palwasha On the edge of the historical entrance […]
Hobbesian Moral and Political Theory by Gregory S. Kavka
Monitoring Desk In recent years serious attempts have been made […]
Powell’s Books says Andy Ngo’s book will not be in store
Monitoring Desk PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Powell’s Books has announced […]
Life After Lynching in “Ashes to Ashes”
Monitoring Desk Sometimes the artist Winfred Rembert can’t sleep at […]
Berthe Morisot, impressionism’s most relentless innovator finally receiving her due
Monitoring Desk Widespread recognition is arriving over a century late for Berthe […]
PICTURES TALK
KIDS CORNER
152 Million children affected by child labor worldwide: ILO
Monitoring Desk Although child labour has decreased significantly over the […]
Closing schools should be ‘measure of last resort’ says UNICEF Chief
Monitoring Desk The head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) […]
Calls to reopen classrooms grow as teachers get vaccinated
Monitoring Desk State leaders around the U.S. are increasingly pushing […]
Marona’s Fantastic Tale – a fable about the chaotic life of a pet
Monitoring Desk The title “Marona’s Fantastic Tale” promises a fantasy or […]
Disney’s Encanto Animated Movie Release Date Announced
Monitoring Desk Disney Animation Studios reveals a November 24, 2021 […]
Ride Your Wave, a moving character study about accepting personal loss
Monitoring Desk The Japanese animated romantic-drama “Ride Your Wave” starts […]
152 Million children affected by child labor worldwide: ILO
Monitoring Desk Although child labour has decreased significantly over the […]
Closing schools should be ‘measure of last resort’ says UNICEF Chief
Monitoring Desk The head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) […]
Calls to reopen classrooms grow as teachers get vaccinated
Monitoring Desk State leaders around the U.S. are increasingly pushing […]
Marona’s Fantastic Tale – a fable about the chaotic life of a pet
Monitoring Desk The title “Marona’s Fantastic Tale” promises a fantasy or […]
Disney’s Encanto Animated Movie Release Date Announced
Monitoring Desk Disney Animation Studios reveals a November 24, 2021 […]
Ride Your Wave, a moving character study about accepting personal loss
Monitoring Desk The Japanese animated romantic-drama “Ride Your Wave” starts […]