Iftikhar Ali
Iftikhar Ali is a veteran Pakistani journalist, former president of UN Correspondents Association, and a recipient of the Pride of Performance civil award-
Europe
Obama :Pakistan, Turkey, Jordan sharing heavy burden of refugees; urges collective response
President Barack Obama renewed U.S commitment to take in more refugees as the Middle East and Europe continue to grapple with the epic movement of people. Speaking at a UN meeting on refugees, he underlined that... -
Counterterrorism
Afghan American suspect in NY bombing arrested after shootout
An intense manhunt and a bloody shootout on a New Jersey street ended Monday with the arrest of a suspect, an Afghan American, in the bomb blast that wounded 29 people Saturday in New York City’s... -
India
Nawaz Sharif seeks US push toward Pakistan-India dispute resolution
In the face of rising tensions between between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Monday urged the United States to mediate the “bilateral issues” between the two South Asian neighbours. The Pakistani leader... -
New York
New York City explosion an intentional act: Mayor
An explosion that rocked Manhattan’s Chelsea neighbourhood and injured at least 29 people Saturday night appears to have been “an intentional act” — but not related to terrorism, according to New York City Mayor Bill de... -
2016 Election
Trump now says Obama born in US ; When will he reverse other claims?
Donald Trump has finally admitted that “President Barack Obama was born in the United States,” after years of making arrogant claims to the contrary. “President Barack Obama was born in the United States, period,” Trump said.... -
Human Rights
Senator Corker appalled by Aung Kyi’s dismissive response to Burma’s human rights issues
Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he has been shocked by Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s arrogant reaction to the issue of human rights and trafficking. Corker raised the issue... -
American Muslims
Suspect arrested after Florida Mosque arson fire
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man Joseph Michael Schreiber matching surveillance videos after Islamic Center for Fort Pierce was set on fire, St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara announced. Schreiber was booked into the St. Lucie... -
India
UN seeks international probe into Kashmir killings
With New Delhi continuing to thwart international observers’ access to Indian-controlled Kashmir, the United Nations has said the deteriorating situation in the disputed territory now critically warrants establishment of an “independent, impartial and international mission.” The... -
2016 Election
Hillary Clinton has pneumonia; cancels California trip
Hillary Clinton has been ill with pneumonia, her doctor revealed in a statement, hours after the Democratic White House hopeful left a 9/11 memorial ceremony abruptly after feeling overheated. Clinton’s health had been the subject of... -
2016 Election
Hillary Clinton leaves 9/11 memorial event after feeling overheated
Hillary Clinton unexpectedly left the 9/11 memorial ceremony in New York Sunday as she felt overheated at a ceremony, marking the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. “During the ceremony, she felt overheated so departed to go...