Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday claimed that his party PML-N has emerged as the single largest party in the national elections. Nawaz Sharif has said that he is reaching out to PPP's Asif Ali Zardari, JUI-F’s Fazlur Rehman and MQM-P’s Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui for the formation of a coalition government.

Pakistan elections: Results of over 90% seats announced

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has thanked India for the economic support to his country amid the economic crisis. Speaking to our diplomat correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, he said, 'thankful to India without that we could not have survived and this is why we are also looking at closer relations between the two countries'. India provided a support of almost $4 Bn to the country during the economic crisis. The President pointed that plans are underway for Chennai IIT to establish a campus in Sri Lanka "most probably in Kandy.". He President spoke on other issues including visit of Chinese vessels to Sri Lanka, Maldives President Muizzu's India policy amoung other things.

Sri Lanka President thanks India for economic support; Plans for IIT Campus in Kandy

The Metropolitan Police dissuaded children from reporting cases involving sexual abuse, a watchdog report has found. Watch in the report for more details!

UK children dissuaded from making sexual abuse claims? MeT officers accused

India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that world "values" India's contributions in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean conference, he said, 'expectation is that India would make a greater contribution, frankly, from our own perspective, you know, our interests today are are so much greater and so much of our trade, for example, goes through the Red Sea." He pointed to the India's "strong shipping presence in that whole western Indian Ocean area". He also spoke on India Australia relationship, and how it has been strengthened under Modi Govt.

EAM Jaishankar: World values India's contribution in Indian Ocean

Democratic Republic of Congo's players and Coach, Sébastien Desabre, protested before their team's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final to spotlight the armed violence taking place in the Eastern DR Congo.

DR Congo: Fresh advance by M23 rebels threatens Goma; aid groups sound alarm over violence

Millions of Pakistanis voted on Thursday in an election marred by violence that has killed dozens, allegations of pre-poll rigging, and the jailing of the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan. Watch in the report for more details!

Pakistan elections 2024: Rivals PTI & PML-N claim victory, puts up a tough fight

The campaign of Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a Nevada caucus night party at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Donald Trump extends winning streak, wins Virgin Islands

India is on the brink of finalising a groundbreaking deal with a select group of European nations. Bloomberg reports suggest that Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—members of the European free trade association— are gearing up to invest $100 billion in india over the next 15 years.

European nations to invest $100 bn in India

Nepal's Foreign Minister, Narayan Prakash Saud, has reiterated the enduring and multifaceted relationship between Nepal and India, highlighting historical, governmental, and people-to-people ties as pillars of their bilateral cooperation. Speaking to WION on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Saud stated, "We have a long history of relations, we have govt to govt relations, people to people relations. In this bilateral relation, we have signed many trade arrangements and we have good relations."

Nepal's Foreign Minister Saud to travel to India this month

A volcano in Iceland erupted on Thursday for the second time this year. Several communities on the Reykjanes Peninsula were cut off from heat and hot water after a river of lava engulfed a supply pipeline.

Iceland volcano erupts for second time this year, lava flows close to Svartsengi power plant

U.S. President Joe Biden confused French President Macron with former President Mitterrand who is long dead. Can he afford to make such slip-ups just ahead of elections?

US President Joe Biden gets roasted on memory loss, top Republicans say 'Biden unfit for Presidency'

The first country in South Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, Nepal has recently introduced measures ranging from regulatory changes to Pink Tourism.

Nepal's government launches nationwide pink-tourism initiative; to boost its LGBTQ traveler base

Counting of votes began in Pakistan after the polling, marred by violence and terror attacks, ended on Thursday evening. According to Interior Ministry, the internet services have been partially restored in parts of the country. Amid the unrest and violence in many constituencies, the government had suspended mobile and internet services across the nation.

Pakistan elections vote count: Nine killed across Pakistan in separate attack on voting day

Pakistan elections 2024: Delay in results prompt rigging speculations

U.S. has confirmed that it has conducted additional strikes on Iran-linked Houthi rebels. This comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to West Asia again on his new crisis tour of the region. Blinken seeks to push forward a proposal to halt the devastating conflict in return for the release of hostages.

Bomb, strikes and cries: Life in Gaza | Will Israel-Hamas agree to a peace plan?

One of Bangkok's biggest and most upscale shopping destination ushers in Lunar New Year with Dragon dance and appearance of Chinese actor Lin Yi.

Bangkok Lunar New Year: Dragon Dance at celebrations, Chinese actor Lin Yi greets Thai fans

The Justice Department announced on Wednesday the arrest of Chenguang Gong, a Chinese-born US researcher residing in San Jose, California, on charges of stealing trade secrets, including technology crucial for detecting nuclear missile launches.

China: Man accused of stealing secret US government tech which detects nuclear missile launch

US: Republicans say Biden unfit for Presidency, White House slams 'highly prejudicial language'

The temperature records keep on coming. This January was the hottest on record at 1.7°c above the pre-industrial average for the month, according to the european union’s copernicus climate change service.

2024 begins with world's hottest January on record

Pakistan elections 2024: PTI-backed candidates allege tampering of poll results

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to drag on. Zelensky is seeking much-needed aid for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia continues with its relentless grinding. Is Ukraine's Avdiivka next on Putin's target? Watch this video to find out.

Why does Russia want to capture Ukraine's Avdiivka?

The talks of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas aren't going anywhere. Hamas has demanded the release of Marwan Barghouti. He is a leading figure of the group's main political rival. He is also the highest-profile prisoner held by Israel. Will Israel release Barghouti?

Gravitas | The secret obstacle in the Gaza ceasefire: Marwan Barghouti

As Pakistan goes to vote on February 8, democracy in the country becomes a war zone. The battle lines are clear. On one side is Imran Khan, who has been slapped with a third jail sentence in a week, on the other hand is the powerful army, which is hell-bent on stopping the popular PTI leader, from returning to power. How will the people respond? How far will the Pakistani military go to rig the polls?

Gravitas | Pak Elections: Army cheats to stop Imran Khan's return

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Pakistan elections: Results of over 90% seats announced

Sri Lanka President thanks India for economic support; Plans for IIT Campus in Kandy

UK children dissuaded from making sexual abuse claims? MeT officers accused

EAM Jaishankar: World values India's contribution in Indian Ocean

DR Congo: Fresh advance by M23 rebels threatens Goma; aid groups sound alarm over violence

Pakistan elections 2024: Rivals PTI & PML-N claim victory, puts up a tough fight

Donald Trump extends winning streak, wins Virgin Islands

European nations to invest $100 bn in India

Nepal's Foreign Minister Saud to travel to India this month

Iceland volcano erupts for second time this year, lava flows close to Svartsengi power plant

US President Joe Biden gets roasted on memory loss, top Republicans say 'Biden unfit for Presidency'

Nepal's government launches nationwide pink-tourism initiative; to boost its LGBTQ traveler base

Pakistan elections vote count: Nine killed across Pakistan in separate attack on voting day

US President Joe Biden gets roasted on memory loss, top Republicans say 'Biden unfit for Presidency'

Pakistan elections 2024: Delay in results prompt rigging speculations

Bomb, strikes and cries: Life in Gaza | Will Israel-Hamas agree to a peace plan?

Bangkok Lunar New Year: Dragon Dance at celebrations, Chinese actor Lin Yi greets Thai fans

China: Man accused of stealing secret US government tech which detects nuclear missile launch

US: Republicans say Biden unfit for Presidency, White House slams 'highly prejudicial language'

2024 begins with world's hottest January on record

Pakistan elections 2024: PTI-backed candidates allege tampering of poll results

Why does Russia want to capture Ukraine's Avdiivka?

Gravitas | The secret obstacle in the Gaza ceasefire: Marwan Barghouti

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