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Pakistan govt denies hand in ongoing internet disruptions
In the wake of internet disruptions across Pakistan and speculation over firewall installations, State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said yesterday that reports suggesting that the internet…
What is mpox, how is it spread, and how can it be prevented?
A new version of the mpox virus has emerged in Central Africa, spreading among children and adults in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries.
Infection with mpox causes a pus-filled skin rash lasting up to…
Thai king appoints Shinawatra heiress as new PM
The Thai king on Sunday formally appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of controversial billionaire ex-premier Thaksin, as Thailand's new prime minister.
Paetongtarn, the kingdom's youngest ever PM, comes to…
Trump says Harris easier than Biden to beat as race for Pennsylvania heats up
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Saturday he believed Democrat Kamala Harris will be easier to beat than President Joe Biden even as some polls showed her edging ahead in the race for the November 5 presidential…
Israel orders fresh evacuations in Gaza
The Israeli army ordered a fresh evacuation of areas in southern and central Gaza previously designated as a humanitarian safe zone yesterday, saying the areas had been used by Hamas as a base for firing mortars and rockets towards…
Thai MPs elect Shinawatra heiress as PM
The 37-year-old daughter of billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra became Thailand's prime minister yesterday, the third member of the influential but divisive clan to lead the country.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- the youngest leader in Thailand's…
US talking to India, neighbouring countries about recent events in Bangladesh
Washington has been in touch with New Delhi and other countries in the region to discuss the recent developments in Bangladesh and push for an end to violence.
US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said this at a…
Israel intensifying attacks on Gaza schools
Last week more than 100 people were killed after Israel hit a school in Gaza City sheltering displaced Palestinians, as the United Nations accused Israel of intensifying attacks on schools.
The targeting of al-Talbin School on…
India will always be supportive of Bangladesh’s growth: Modi
In his first public comments on the developments in Bangladesh, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed hope that the situation in the country normalises soon.
"India will always be supportive of the growth and…
Tensions with israel: Iran rejects Western calls for restraint
Iran yesterday rejected Western calls to stand down its threat to retaliate against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran late last month.
The Islamic republic and its allies have blamed Israel for…