TOP STORIES
America is anxious, angry — and well-armed
Bryan Walsh WASHINGTON DC: Firearms background checks in the U.S. […]
Gina threatened to resign over plan to install Patel as CIA deputy
Jonathan Swan WASHINGTON DC: CIA Director Gina Haspel threatened to […]
No Progress in agenda for talks as Afghans face more violence
DOHA (Tolonews): No progress has been made in finalizing the […]
IOK: 48 dailies made ineligible for govt ads
SRINAGAR (AA): Authorities in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir have dropped […]
ECP, JI oppose presidential reference on open ballot
ISLAMABAD (TLTP): While submitting concise statement before Supreme Court on […]
America is anxious, angry — and well-armed
Bryan Walsh WASHINGTON DC: Firearms background checks in the U.S. […]
Gina threatened to resign over plan to install Patel as CIA deputy
Jonathan Swan WASHINGTON DC: CIA Director Gina Haspel threatened to […]
No Progress in agenda for talks as Afghans face more violence
DOHA (Tolonews): No progress has been made in finalizing the […]
IOK: 48 dailies made ineligible for govt ads
SRINAGAR (AA): Authorities in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir have dropped […]
ECP, JI oppose presidential reference on open ballot
ISLAMABAD (TLTP): While submitting concise statement before Supreme Court on […]
GLOBAL
Armin elected as leader of Merkel’s CDU party
Oriana Gonzalez BERLIN: Armin Laschet, the centrist governor of North […]
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Journalists prepare for protests where they could be targets
NEW YORK (AP): While monitoring online chatter about protests at […]
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Saudi to reopen Qatar embassy in coming days
RIYADH (Reuters): Saudi Arabia expects to re-open its embassy in […]
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Taliban welcome US troop Drawdown in Afghanistan
KABUL (Sputnik): The Ta-liban see the US troop dra-wdown in […]
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Hong Kong government ‘strongly’ objects to U.S. congressional report
Monitoring Desk HONG KONG (Reuters) – The Hong Kong government […]
Read MoreArmin elected as leader of Merkel’s CDU party
Oriana Gonzalez BERLIN: Armin Laschet, the centrist governor of North […]
Read MoreJournalists prepare for protests where they could be targets
NEW YORK (AP): While monitoring online chatter about protests at […]
Read MoreSaudi to reopen Qatar embassy in coming days
RIYADH (Reuters): Saudi Arabia expects to re-open its embassy in […]
Read MoreTaliban welcome US troop Drawdown in Afghanistan
KABUL (Sputnik): The Ta-liban see the US troop dra-wdown in […]
Read MoreHong Kong government ‘strongly’ objects to U.S. congressional report
Monitoring Desk HONG KONG (Reuters) – The Hong Kong government […]
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PAKISTAN
AC adjourns Shehbaz family case till Jan 20
LAHORE (APP): An accountability court on Saturday adjourned hearing of […]
Funding case against PTI must be made public: Bilawal
KARACHI (TLTP): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari […]
Nepal team claims first winter ascent of K2
ISLAMABAD (AFP): A team of Nepali climbers made history on […]
‘Broadsheet scandal a slap on govt’s face’
LAHORE (TLTP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz on […]
Court adjourns hearing of RSM case
LAHORE (APP): An accountability court on Saturday adjourned hearing of […]
PPP will protect interest of steel mill workers, says Nasir Hussain
F.P Report KARACHI: Provincial Ministers Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Saeed […]
AC adjourns Shehbaz family case till Jan 20
LAHORE (APP): An accountability court on Saturday adjourned hearing of […]
Funding case against PTI must be made public: Bilawal
KARACHI (TLTP): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari […]
Nepal team claims first winter ascent of K2
ISLAMABAD (AFP): A team of Nepali climbers made history on […]
‘Broadsheet scandal a slap on govt’s face’
LAHORE (TLTP): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz on […]
Court adjourns hearing of RSM case
LAHORE (APP): An accountability court on Saturday adjourned hearing of […]
PPP will protect interest of steel mill workers, says Nasir Hussain
F.P Report KARACHI: Provincial Ministers Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Saeed […]
AFGHANISTAN
Afghans fear losing gains in women’s rights in peace
KABUL (Tolo News): Afghanistan finds itself in a state between […]
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US troops in Kabul now down to 2,500: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters): The number of US troops in Afghanistan has […]
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Dostum’s aide seeks implementation of political pact
KABUL (Tolo News): Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum’s aide said that […]
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Blasts kill three police officials in Kabul
KABUL (Tolo News): Four provinces witnessed explosions in less than […]
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4 Taliban’s peace delegation members arrive in Doha
KABUL (Pajhwok): A number of other Taliban’s peace delegation members […]
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Afghan mother opens library after her slain son’s name
KABUL (Tolo News): An Afghan mother Waheeda Shirzad distributed winter […]
Read MoreAfghans fear losing gains in women’s rights in peace
KABUL (Tolo News): Afghanistan finds itself in a state between […]
Read MoreUS troops in Kabul now down to 2,500: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters): The number of US troops in Afghanistan has […]
Read MoreDostum’s aide seeks implementation of political pact
KABUL (Tolo News): Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum’s aide said that […]
Read MoreBlasts kill three police officials in Kabul
KABUL (Tolo News): Four provinces witnessed explosions in less than […]
Read More4 Taliban’s peace delegation members arrive in Doha
KABUL (Pajhwok): A number of other Taliban’s peace delegation members […]
Read MoreAfghan mother opens library after her slain son’s name
KABUL (Tolo News): An Afghan mother Waheeda Shirzad distributed winter […]
Read MoreBUSINESS
Emirates stops flights to three major Australian cities
DUBAI (AFP): Emirates has suspended flights to Australia’s three largest […]
Smartphone giant Xiaomi reels as US ramps up China blacklist
HONG KONG (AP): Shares in Xiaomi collapsed on Friday after […]
Dollar closes at Rs160.33 in interbank trade
F.P. Report KARACHI: Pakistan Rupees value against US dollar depreciated […]
Global shares, oil prices falter as US stimulus buzz fades
LONDON (Reuters): Global shares stumbled on Friday as hopes of […]
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 […]
Emirates stops flights to three major Australian cities
DUBAI (AFP): Emirates has suspended flights to Australia’s three largest […]
Smartphone giant Xiaomi reels as US ramps up China blacklist
HONG KONG (AP): Shares in Xiaomi collapsed on Friday after […]
Dollar closes at Rs160.33 in interbank trade
F.P. Report KARACHI: Pakistan Rupees value against US dollar depreciated […]
Global shares, oil prices falter as US stimulus buzz fades
LONDON (Reuters): Global shares stumbled on Friday as hopes of […]
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 […]
SPORTS
Aleem, Ahsan to umpire in SA Tests
Monitoring Desk KARACHI: Aleem Dar will officiate in his first-ever […]
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Australian Open arrivals hit by 3 COVID-19
Melbourne (Agencies): Three coronavirus cases have been detected among charter […]
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Thirimanne helps SL cut England’s lead
GALLE (Agencies): Lahiru Thirimanne led Sri Lanka’s gallant fightback to […]
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Could Khabib be about to come out of retirement?
MOSCOW (Agencies): Khabib Nurmagomedov has met with UFC president Dana […]
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Arsenal midfielder close to Fenerbahce move: Ozil
LONDON (Agencies): Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is close to completing […]
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South African cricket squad arrives in Pakistan after 14 years
F.P. Report KARACHI: The South African cricket squad landed in […]
Read MoreAleem, Ahsan to umpire in SA Tests
Monitoring Desk KARACHI: Aleem Dar will officiate in his first-ever […]
Read MoreAustralian Open arrivals hit by 3 COVID-19
Melbourne (Agencies): Three coronavirus cases have been detected among charter […]
Read MoreThirimanne helps SL cut England’s lead
GALLE (Agencies): Lahiru Thirimanne led Sri Lanka’s gallant fightback to […]
Read MoreCould Khabib be about to come out of retirement?
MOSCOW (Agencies): Khabib Nurmagomedov has met with UFC president Dana […]
Read MoreArsenal midfielder close to Fenerbahce move: Ozil
LONDON (Agencies): Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is close to completing […]
Read MoreSouth African cricket squad arrives in Pakistan after 14 years
F.P. Report KARACHI: The South African cricket squad landed in […]
Read MoreEntertainment
US star Anne Hathaway talks about latest pandemic movie ‘Locked Down’
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: As the rest of the world […]
Actress Mashal Khan looks stunning in bridal dresses
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Actress Mashal Khan is the choice of […]
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 […]
US star Anne Hathaway talks about latest pandemic movie ‘Locked Down’
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: As the rest of the world […]
Actress Mashal Khan looks stunning in bridal dresses
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Actress Mashal Khan is the choice of […]
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 […]
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, […]
What Biden should know about North Korea’s new nuclear plans
Ankit Panda Despite North Korea’s low profile throughout the coronavirus […]
It’s Trump’s money, not his brand, that should worry him
Timothy L. O’Brien The Trump Organi-zation and its namesake are […]
For farmers’ movement, this time is ripe for consolidation, not confrontation
Bharat Dogra The ninth round of talks between the farmers’ […]
79% of Americans think the US is falling apart
Michael Rectenwald Both Democrats and Republicans think America is disintegrating. […]
TRAVEL
Nepalese climbers become first to reach K2’s summit in winter
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: A team of Nepalese climbers on Saturday […]
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 […]
Nepalese climbers become first to reach K2’s summit in winter
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: A team of Nepalese climbers on Saturday […]
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 […]
ARTICLES
What Biden should know about North Korea’s new nuclear plans
Ankit Panda Despite North Korea’s low profile throughout the coronavirus […]
It’s Trump’s money, not his brand, that should worry him
Timothy L. O’Brien The Trump Organi-zation and its namesake are […]
For farmers’ movement, this time is ripe for consolidation, not confrontation
Bharat Dogra The ninth round of talks between the farmers’ […]
79% of Americans think the US is falling apart
Michael Rectenwald Both Democrats and Republicans think America is disintegrating. […]
American democracy in crisis, a real one
Kilic Bugra Kanat Elections and political campaigns have been a […]
What Biden should know about North Korea’s new nuclear plans
Ankit Panda Despite North Korea’s low profile throughout the coronavirus […]
It’s Trump’s money, not his brand, that should worry him
Timothy L. O’Brien The Trump Organi-zation and its namesake are […]
For farmers’ movement, this time is ripe for consolidation, not confrontation
Bharat Dogra The ninth round of talks between the farmers’ […]
79% of Americans think the US is falling apart
Michael Rectenwald Both Democrats and Republicans think America is disintegrating. […]
American democracy in crisis, a real one
Kilic Bugra Kanat Elections and political campaigns have been a […]
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
After years in a drawer, Tintin painting sells for 3.2 million euros
Monitoring Desk PARIS (Reuters) – A painting of comic book […]
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 […]
After years in a drawer, Tintin painting sells for 3.2 million euros
Monitoring Desk PARIS (Reuters) – A painting of comic book […]
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 […]
PICTURES TALK
KIDS CORNER
Emotions tend to run high in “Children of the Sea,”
Monitoring Desk People are mostly relatable as objects in the […]
Animal Crackers, the story of a magical circus, loosely based on Sava’s graphic novel
Monitoring Desk Try to picture classically trained Shakespearean actor Sir Ian McKellen singing […]
In the coronavirus crisis, gaming is important
Monitoring Desk Video games are not just kid stuff. They […]
Northern Ireland follows rest of the UK in delaying school return
Monitoring Desk DUBLIN (Reuters) – Primary and secondary school children […]
U.S. unveils first dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers
WASHINGTON (Axios): For the first time, the highly influential dietary […]
Italian ‘Pinocchio’ takes the puppet to its roots
Monitoring Desk The latest cinematic rendering of “ Pinocchio, ” from Italian […]
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 […]