Press freedom under siege: Pakistan falls to 158th in global rankings

May 03, 2025

The drop places Pakistan just one spot above the lowest category in RSF's rankings. Pakistani media reports attribute this decline to mounting political interference,...

US envoy calls for 'serious' national political dialogue in Afghanistan

Sep 29, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], September 30 : US special envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West has called for a 'serious' national political dialogue in Afghanistan as the...

Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory

Sep 21, 2025

The frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long fraught with geopolitical strain. Taiwan, officially known as...

Taiwan blocks China's 'soft power invasion' via Strait Swimming Event

Jul 05, 2025

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) declared on Thursday that it is undertaking "a more careful evaluation" of this year's Kinmen-Xiamen Strait Crossing Swim, amid...

Phehlukwayo, Baartman ruled out of last two ODIs against India

Dec 19, 2023

Pacer Ottniel Baartman and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo will miss the remaining two matches of the ODI series against India due to a side strain....

Chinese scientists warn of new coronavirus strain NeoCov as studies require research to assess risks from variant

Jan 28, 2022

Moscow [Russia] January 28 : Chinese scientists have identified the new NeoCov coronavirus strain in bats in South Africa and the possible risks from...