Why is Pakistan’s PTI fighting for reserved seats in parliament?
It is the latest setback for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. On Monday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) declared that the PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) could not claim allocated reserved seats in the national and provincial assemblies.
Iran reiterates need for inclusive government in Afghanistan
The Iranian ambassador to the UN stressed the need for the establishment of a broad-based Afghan government that would safeguard the rights of all ethnic groups and combat terrorism.
Fewer European firms satisfied with business in Korea
The allure of Asia's fourth-largest economy to foreign investors appears to be fading, as indicated by a recent decline in satisfaction among European companies engaged in business in Korea over the past three years.
Live blog: ASEAN, Australia call for immediate, durable ceasefire in Gaza
Israel's war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza — now in its 152nd day — has killed at least 30,631 people, mostly children and women, and wounded 72,043 as mediators continue truce talks in Egypt.
Five takeaways from the US Super Tuesday primary races
It was the small races that signalled trouble in the United States’ Super Tuesday elections. As expected, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and Democratic incumbent Joe Biden both cruised to easy victories in the vast majority of the night’s primaries — the contests that ultimately decide who receives major party nominations.
Super Tuesday’s dominance highlights how presidential selection process can exclude many US voters
As an independent, Christian Miller can’t vote in Pennsylvania’s closed presidential primary in April. He said it wouldn’t matter even if he could. “You’re not really voting for anything,” said Miller, who left the Democratic Party in 2022. “Every election I’ve ever seen, the candidates have been decided by the time they get to Pennsylvania.”
NK may stage provocations during combined exercise, defense minister warns
North Korea might stage provocations during the annual Freedom Shield combined military exercise between South Korea and the United States, Seoul’s defense minister said, Monday.
Live blog: US Vice President Harris calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Israel's war on Gaza — now in its 150th day — has killed at least 30,410 Palestinians, mostly children and women, and wounded 71,700...
Live blog: Gaza truce talks set to resume in Cairo as heavy fighting rages
Israel's war on Gaza — now in its 149th day — has killed at least 30,320 Palestinians, mostly children and women, and wounded 71,533 others.
Yellen, Saudi finance minister discuss economy, collaboration at G20 meeting
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with Saudi Arabia’s finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a statement released by US Department of treasury on Thursday reported.
