ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed on Sunday the “amicable solution” to the political impasse in Afghanistan that had gripped the country since the second round of the presidential elections on June 15. “We welcome the amicable solution that has reportedly been worked … read more
JERUSALEM/GAZA: Israeli navy commandos launched a ground operation overnight in the north of the Gaza Strip, the first since the offensive against Hamas began, Israeli public radio said early Sunday. The brief incursion targeted a rocket launcher site, it said. … read more
LONDON: Amnesty International (AI) has urged the UN to urgently mandate an independent international investigation into Israeli airstrikes on Gaza as well as Palestine’s indiscriminate shelling of Israel, and hold accountable those responsible for war crimes. The UN questions the … read more
SRINAGAR: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over observing Kashmir Martyrs’ Day today (Sunday) to reiterate the pledge that they will continue the mission of their martyrs till the achievement of the inalienable right … read more
RIO DE JANEIRO: Lionel Messi will attempt to emulate his idol Diego Maradona here Sunday as he leads Argentina into battle against Germany in a heavyweight World Cup final pitting Europe against South America. Rio de Janeiro´s famous Maracana Stadium … read more