GAZA CITY: Fifteen people were killed Thursday when Israeli fire hit a UN shelter in Gaza, as the Palestinian toll in the 17-day conflict rose to 798, medics said. Emergency services spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said at least 15 people had … read more
KABUL: A Taliban suicide attacker riding a motorbike killed at least four foreigners in a compound in Kabul on Tuesday, police said, in the latest blast to rock the capital during a prolonged impasse over presidential election results. “Our initial … read more
ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the United States Tuesday announced an additional contribution of $9.3 million to help Pakistan meet the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from North Waziristan Agency, a statement issued here stated. “These funds will be provided … read more
TEL AVIV: Chief of United Nation Organization (UNO) Ban Ki-moon Tuesday urged Israel and the Palestinians to stop the ongoing fighting in Gaza and begin negotiating. “My message is the same for Israelis and Palestinians: Stop fighting, start talking and … read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for State and Frontier Regions General (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch denied the reports saying civilians were killed in last week’s air strikes in Shawal valley of North Waziristan. “There is a very small civil population in Shawal … read more