Category: International News

  UNITED NATIONS, Nov 20 (APP):A one-day mobile medical clinic carried out by Pakistani and Bangladeshi battalions deployed with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) recently provided crucial medical assistance to several hundred vulnerable people at a very populated site for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Kaga-Bandoro, a… Continue reading Pakistani peacekeepers provide medical help to people in Central African Republic

  BEIJING, Nov 20 (APP):China’s next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) – the Dongfeng-41 – could be in the People Liberation Army’s (PLA) lineup as early as the first half of 2018. The Dongfeng-41 ICBM recently underwent another test, the eighth since it was first announced in 2012, Global Times reported on Monday. The missile must… Continue reading China’s next generation ICBM to be in PLA lineup by mid of 2018: Global Times

WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (APP): The top US nuclear commander has said that he would resist an order by President Donald Trump to launch a nuclear strike if he found it “illegal”, media reports said amid ongoing tension with North Korea. Air Force General John Hyten, Commander of the US Strategic Command (STARTCOM), told a gathering… Continue reading Top US Nuclear Commander says he will resist Trump’s ‘illegal’ order on strike

  BEIJING, Nov 19 (APP):In the face of complicated and volatile regional security situation, China is committed to forging a common community of destiny for Pakistan and firmly supporting the construction of Pakistani nation and army. These views were expressed by Member of the Chinese Central Military Commission and Chief of Staff of the Joint… Continue reading China firmly supports construction of Pakistani nation, army: Li Zuocheng

  WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (APP):Threats from Taliban are forcing families to withdraw their sons from the army, mounting troubles for the Afghan Army already reeling from the drop in recruitment due to rising number of war casualties, a New Times report said. As Taliban have gained ground in eastern and northern Afghanistan, they are using… Continue reading Taliban threats causing families to withdraw army recruits, taking toll on Afghan Army

  UNITED NATIONS, Nov 18 (APP):Dozens of makeshift rafts carrying more than a thousand people have floated into Bangladesh over the past 10 days, reflecting the increasing desperation of Rohingya Muslims to flee to the violence in Myanmar, the United Nations refugee agency said Friday. “Unable to pay for the crossing, refugees are building rafts… Continue reading Desperate Rohingya Muslims use home-made rafts to get to Bangladesh UN

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 18 (APP):The United Nations relief wing Friday warned of famine-like conditions unfolding in Yemen, as a blockade on aid and other essential goods by a Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels there enters its 12th day. Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), sounded the alarm… Continue reading Famine may be unfolding ‘right now’ in Yemen, warns UN

  UNITED NATIONS, Nov 18 (APP):Russia Friday vetoed a US-sponsored resolution in the United Nations Security Council to renew the mandate of a UN investigative team charged with determining who is responsible for chemical-weapons attacks in Syria. The veto came hours before the UN Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) was due to expire at midnight. It… Continue reading Russia vetoes US resolution to extend UN Syria chemical-Weapon Probe

BEIJING, Nov 17 (APP):The Chinese and Russian militaries will hold the second “Aerospace Security – 2017” computerized staff-command exercise in Beijing from Dec. 11 to 16. The two sides will carry out joint drills on the preparation, command and firepower coordination of the air-defense and anti-missile operations, according to a statement of China’s Ministry of… Continue reading China, Russia to stage joint anti-missile computerized exercise

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 17 (APP):United Nations agencies have delivered medical supplies to the areas of Iran and Iraq struck by a devastating earthquake, and are urging vigilance against the possible outbreaks of infectious and waterborne diseases, the U.N. said Friday. The World Health Organization (WHO) has airlifted trauma kits and medical supplies to Iran to… Continue reading UN rushes medical supplies for thousands wounded in Iran-Iraq earthquake

BEIJING, Nov 17 (APP):Pakistani culture was showcased at an international apple festival held at Qingdao, a city in eastern Shandong province of China. The yearly festival was jointly organized by Qingdao People’s Government, Laixi City Government and China E-Commerce Association, Cultural Department to further promote people to people contact among countries along the One Belt… Continue reading Pakistani culture showcased at Qingdao International Apple Festival

BEIJING, Nov 17 (APP):As pollution level climbed to 12 times above the recommended limit this week in India’s capital, government officials said they knew what was needed to control the smoky haze, but nothing would be done, at least this year. A major source of the smog at this time of year across northern India,… Continue reading No clear solution to India’s smog crisis this year