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Mobile phone services suspended across Pakistan as voting begins

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Pakistan temporarily suspended mobile phone services on Thursday to strengthen security as voting began in the country's national election, the interior ministry said. The govern... Read More


Israel PM Netanyahu rejects Hamas proposal for ceasefire

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas's proposed ceasefire terms - saying "total victory" in Gaza is possible within months. He was speaking after Hamas l... Read More


US strike in Iraq kills commander of militia group

Washington, Feb. 8 -- The U.S. military launched a strike in Iraq on Wednesday and killed a commander of Kataib Hezbollah, a militia group the Joe Biden administration said was linked to the deadly at... Read More


Pakistan votes for new Government today, analysts rule out a clear winner

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Pakistan votes on Thursday in an election scarred by rising militant attacks, an economic crisis and a deeply polarised political environment, and many analysts believe no clear w... Read More


India a very relevant player for Indo-Pacific security: Spain's Teresa Ribera

NEW DELHI, Feb. 8 -- Spain, along with other countries in Europe, perceives India as a "very relevant player" for ensuring security and stability in the Indo-Pacific after the turbulence witnessed in ... Read More


Women journalists face growing challenges in Media work in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- In the past two years, journalists - especially women journalists - have faced numerous challenges in various media outlets. Reduction and delayed payment of wages and benefits,... Read More


Kong Xianhua, CG of China in Mumbai praised India for its impressive economic growth and Chandrayaan

India, Feb. 8 -- VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 8: As the Year of Dragon is around the corner, the Chinese Consulate General in Mumbai held the Chinese New Year Reception and Chinese Cul... Read More


Treatment of FGM complications cost health systems $1.4 billion per year - WHO

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the treatment of the health complications of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is estimated to cost health systems $1.4 billion per year. ... Read More


Pakistan polls: Voting underway, security officer killed

Islamabad, Feb. 8 -- A security officer was killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Tank district in Pakistan on Thursday where polling is underway to elect the new government, local media reported. ... Read More


USISPF congratulates Kurt Campbell on US Senate confirmation for Deputy Secy of State

Washington, Feb. 8 -- US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has congratulated Kurt Campbell on his US Senate confirmation for Deputy Secretary of State. USISPF noted that Campbell's new position as num... Read More