US to return 1,000-year-old ‘stolen’ artifacts to Thailand
BANGKOK: Two ancient sandstone artifacts believed to have been stolen from Thailand during the Vietnam War are set to return from the United States Friday (28th of May) night, officials…
Tiger’s severed head seized during Thai zoo raid
BANGKOK: Authorities in Thailand found a severed tiger's head when they raided a fake zoo near the country's border with Laos that has suspected links to an illegal wildlife trafficking…
10th round of negotiations for Thai-Pak FTA to be hosted by Pakistan
KARACHI: Consul General of Thailand Thatree Chauvachata has stressed that the 10th round of negotiations to be hosted by Pakistan for finalizing the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Thailand and…
Japan may ease virus entry restrictions next month: reports
TOKYO: Japan is considering easing strict coronavirus border restrictions from October to allow more foreign nationals to enter, local media reported Wednesday. Tourists would still be banned and only longer-term…
Heavily indebted Thai Airways gets court nod for restructuring
BANGKOK: A Thailand court on Monday approved the restructuring of Thai Airways, which is billions of dollars in debt and struggling to survive the coronavirus tourism crash. The global aviation…
Coronavirus victim treated via drug cocktail in Thailand
As over 305 people expired due to Coronavirus, according to Thailand's Ministry of Health when a 71-year-old infected Chinese woman was given a cocktail of anti-flu drug oseltamivir mixed with…
Trials for Davis Cup against India from Thursday
ISLAMABAD: The trials to select the three members for the Pakistan team for the upcoming Davis Cup Group-I Tie against India, will be held here at Pakistan Sports Complex from…
Malaysia
World Bank lowers Malaysia’s economic growth rate to 4.6 pct in 2019
KUALA LUMPUR: The World Bank has downgraded Malaysia's economic growth this year to 4.6 percent, from 4.7 percent earlier due to weaker-than expected investment and export activity, according to its…
ASEAN
ASEAN seeks conclusion of China-led trade deal this year: Thai PM
BANGKOK: Southeast Asian leaders are eager to sign a sweeping China-led trade pact by the end of this year, Thailand's prime minister said Friday, with further talks expected at a…
Five star Morgan leads USA to record womens World Cup win
Five-star Morgan leads USA to record women’s World Cup win
REIMS: Holders United States began their trophy defence by recording the biggest win in Women's World Cup history as Alex Morgan scored five goals in a 13-0 demolition of hapless…
Interpol
50 children saved after police bust paedophile website: Interpol
LYON: International police group Interpol said Thursday that nine people had been arrested in Thailand, Australia and the US and 50 children had been rescued after investigators took down an…
USA down South Africa 3 0 in Womens World Cup tune up
USA down South Africa 3-0 in Women’s World Cup tune-up
SAN FRANCISCO: Samantha Mewis scored once in each half and Carli Lloyd added a late goal as the United States dominated South Africa 3-0 on Sunday in a Women's World…
PIA losses jump to Rs 416 bln: Senate told
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Aviation Division Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Friday informed the Senate that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) losses have surged to Rs 416 billion adding that efforts were being…
Global Executions Death Penalty
Global executions at lowest level in a decade: Amnesty
LONDON: Executions fell worldwide by nearly a third last year to their lowest levels in at least a decade, but several countries recorded a rise, Amnesty International said Wednesday. Use…
Pakistan Auto show 2019
15th edition of Pakistan Auto show 2019 to be held from April 12 to 14
ISLAMABAD: 15th edition of “Pakistan Auto show 2019” would be held from April 12 to 14 at Expo Centre Karachi under the theme “Raising Pakistan” and will provide an opportunity…
Facebook
Facebook to block foreign ads for Australia election
SYDNEY: Facebook will block election advertising from outside Australia ahead of polls next month, in the wake of growing criticism of the social media giant's role in the spread of…
Meet in Beijing Arts Festival
Pakistani artists to perform in at 19th ‘Meet in Beijing Arts Festival’ on April 25
BEIJING: Artists from Pakistan would perform along with China National Traditional Orchestra at the opening ceremony of the 19th Meet in Beijing Arts Festival scheduled to begin here from April…
Leatherworld Paris.
22 Pakistani origin exhibitors to participate in Texworld Leather world fair in Paris
ISLAMABAD: Four-day fabric and garment exhibition will be held in Paris on 11 February(Monday) this month to shed light on challenges and solutions associated with Vietnam Textile, Garment, Cotton, Fiber,…
Thai king signs decree approving first election since coup
Thai king signs decree approving first election since coup
BANGKOK: Thailand's king has issued a royal decree endorsing the first general election since a 2014 coup, the palace said Wednesday, with the date of the long-delayed poll expected to…
Top N.Korean general in Washington to prepare new Trump summit 2
Top N.Korean general in Washington to prepare new Trump summit
WASHINGTON: A top North Korean general is in Washington Friday for a rare visit, during which he is expected to meet President Donald Trump as the two countries seek to…
Thailand signals more tolerant refugee policy after Saudi case
Thailand signals more tolerant refugee policy after Saudi case
BANGKOK: Thailand's immigration chief vowed Wednesday not to force refugees to return home "involuntarily", after a Saudi woman's desperate plea for resettlement drew global attention to a country that does…
Thai trial of model claiming Trump secrets set to begin
Thai trial of model claiming Trump secrets set to begin
PATTAYA: A Belarusian model who sensationally claimed she had proof of Russian efforts to help Donald Trump win office appeared in court Tuesday for the expected start of her trial…