Japan quake toll climbs to 48

IANS | January 2, 2024 2:39 PM

Tokyo, Jan 2 (IANS) At least 48 people have died after a series of powerful earthquakes, with the major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas, causing homes to collapse and triggered tsunami warnings, with search operations currently underway for possible survivors trapped underneath the rubble.

Imran Khan, PTI remain most popular in Pakistan

IANS | January 2, 2024 2:16 PM

Lahore, Jan 2 (IANS) The latest on-ground assessments about the standing of different political leaders and parties in Pakistan reveal that former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the PTI as the most popular nationwide, the media reported.

Taliban delegation to visit Islamabad amid heightened tensions

By Hamza Ameer | January 2, 2024 1:30 PM

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a Taliban delegation led by Kandahar Governor Mullah Sherin Akhund -- said to be a top aide of the group's supreme leader -- will visit Islamabad on Wednesday for crucial and critical discussions with the country’s top government and military leadership against cross-border terrorism.

US Navy redeploys world's largest warship from Mediterranean Sea

IANS | January 2, 2024 10:15 AM

Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) The US Navy will redeploy the world’s largest warship which was ordered to the eastern Mediterranean Sea immediately after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, to its home port as scheduled to prepare for future deployments, an official statement said.

South Korean opposition leader stabbed

IANS | January 2, 2024 9:20 AM

Seoul, Jan 2 (IANS) South Korean Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday and taken to a hospital while conscious.