International

July 17, 2023 10:45 AM

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Britain join Asia-Pacific trade group during meeting in New Zealand

Britain has joined an Asia-Pacific trade group that includes Japan and 10 other nations during a meeting in New Zealand. The trade bloc covers more than 500 million people and 15 percent of the world’s economy. For Britain, it represents the largest trade deal it has struck since leaving the Europea...

July 16, 2023 9:15 PM

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Hindu temple attacked with rocket launchers in Pakistan's Sindh

In Pakistan, a group of assailants attacked a temple belonging to members of the Hindu community in Sindh’s Kashmore district with rocket launchers early this morning. They also attacked the adjoining homes belonging to the community under the jurisdiction of Ghouspur police station. A police offici...

July 16, 2023 12:23 PM

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South Korea torrential rains: Death toll rises to 33, over 7 thousand evacuated

The death toll from torrential rain in South Korea has risen to 33. The tally is expected to rise as more heavy rain is expected on the Korean peninsula today, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecast. Korea Railroad Corp said it was halting all slow trains and some bullet trains as landslid...

July 16, 2023 11:09 AM

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US, South Korea & Japan hold missile defence drill after North's ICBM launch

The United States, South Korea and Japan held a joint naval missile defence exercise today to counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats. North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday, said South Korea's navy. North Korea fired its latest Hw...