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Both sides look to stabilise ties ahead of an expected summit of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing National People’s Congress (NPC) spokesperson Lou Qinjian speaks during a press conference. PHOTO: REUTERS BEIJING: China is willing to work with the United States to promote communication on all levels, while upholding its “red lines” and principles, Lou … Read more
Travel advisory keeps country at Level 3, cites risks from regional tensions and terrorism Security personnel stand guard outside the US consulate in Karachi on March 1, 2026.PHOTO: AFP The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel and eligible family members from its consulates in Lahore and Karachi, the United States Department … Read more
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Nepal is holding its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last year. Here is what to know.
Riders without helmets urged to buy and wear one on the spot to avoid fines and improve highway safety RAWALPINDI: The National Highways and Motorway Police launched a campaign titled “Challan Nahi, Helmet” to promote safer travel on national highways. Under the initiative, motorcyclists not wearing helmets are stopped and, before a fine is issued, … Read more
The temple said 20 shots were fired at the building but no one was hurt.
Israel’s military said it launched a “broad wave of strikes” after midnight across Iran This screen grab obtained from undated and unlocated video released by the US Central Command on their X account @CENTCOM on March 3, 2026 shows US Navy guided-missile destroyers delivering “firepower from regional waters”. PHOTO: AFP Israel early Wednesday launched new … Read more
In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps.
The vast majority of deaths reported so far have been in Iran, but the human toll is being felt around the world.
Women and children seek refuge in a classroom at a school transformed into a shelter in Sidon. Photo: AFP GENEVA: At least 30,000 displaced people have sought protection in shelters in Lebanon since hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah escalated this week, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday, while many more were expected to … Read more