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UN makes urgent appeal for restraint after Indian incursion into Pakistan
The United Nations has made an urgent appeal for calm and restraint in South Asia following Indian warplanes entered Pakistani territory in what New Delhi says was a strike against a hideout of Jaish e Mohammad...February 26, 2019 679 0 -
U.S. in diplomatic drive to de-escalate ‘dangerous’ Pakistan-India standoff
Terming the standoff between nuclear-armed South Asian neighbors Pakistan and India as “very dangerous,” President Donald Trump has confirmed U.S. diplomatic efforts to stop further escalation in the tensions since an attack in Jammu and Kashmir...February 23, 2019 801 1 -
Poles apart: Should U.S., Australia weather extremes sound alarm bells?
A scene after snowfall in Virginia in January 2019, Photo Views and News If you are not surprised by the steep plunge in Chicago temperature, look at the sizzling heat in Australia. While much of North...February 2, 2019 1282 1 -
Airport in champ’s hometown Louisville named after Muhammad Ali
In a tribute to the globally famous Champ, airport in his hometown Louisville, has been renamed as Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. “Muhammad Ali belonged to the world, but he only had one hometown, and fortunately,...January 17, 2019 1008 0 -
New Yorkers defy rain to welcome 2019
New Yorkers defied drenching rains on Monday night to greet 2019 with colorful confetti and sparkling lights at the Times Square, which also drew thousands of visitors to the start of the new year festivity. As...January 1, 2019 1053 0 -
Times Square to welcome New Year with celebration of free Press and journalists
Image Credit: “Countdown Entertainment, LLC” In a befitting move, organizers of the New Year festivities at New York City’s Times Square decided to dedicate the ball drop to Press freedom and contributions of journalists. The...December 29, 2018 1187 0 -
Section of major avenue in New York named after Quaid-e-Azam
The New York City Council has designated part of Coney Island Avenue, a major traffic route, in Brooklyn after Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The Pakistani community welcomed the announcement by Pakistani-American Youth Organization (PAYO), which...December 28, 2018 1073 0 -
Trump orders pullout of 7,000 troops from Afghanistan
In a move likely to have far-reaching implications for South and Central Asia, President Donald Trump has decided to pull out 7,000 troops from Afghanistan. The move comes a day after the White House decision to...December 21, 2018 802 0 -
Asma Jahangir among human rights champions honored with top UN prize
Asma Jahangir, who passed away this year after decades of fearless advocacy for rights of the marginalized and fierce denunciation of the violators, was posthumously awarded the top UN human rights prize as the world body...December 19, 2018 861 0 -
Discords heighten climate dangers
Despite warnings of cataclysmic consequences from deteriorating environment and rising temperatures, several factors including distrust among nations, and Washington’s politically espoused positions are hindering movement toward implementing the goals of Paris Climate Agreement. Around 100 government...December 13, 2018 1048 0
