International

Washington: A 41-year-old Indian-origin IT executive has died after suffering life-threatening injuries during an assault outside a restaurant in Washington DC, the seventh death of an Indian or Indian-American in the United States in recent months. The victim, identified as Vivek Taneja, a resident of...

Islamabad: Claiming two-thirds majority in the general elections, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, who is currently lodged in Adiala jail, delivered an AI-generated ‘victory’ speech. On X, the former Pakistan Prime Minister said: "Dear Pakistanis. You have laid the foundation of azadi (freedom) by...

Islamabad: Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan’s party-backed independent candidates sprung a surprise Friday by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly. Votes are still being counted after...

Chicago: An overnight fire caused extensive damage to an iconic Chicago restaurant which is known for its breakfasts and is filled with decades of memorabilia, authorities said here Friday. Firefighters were called to the ‘Palace Grill’ around 10.00pm Thursday, Chicago Fire Department spokesperson Larry Langford...

Lahore: Former premier Nawaz Sharif Friday urged rival political parties to join hands to form a stable coalition government to rebuild Pakistan, saying all institutions should together play a positive role in bringing the cash-strapped country out of its difficulties. Addressing the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz...

New Delhi: The much anticipated 71st edition of Miss World will be held in India from February 18 to March 9, the organisers said Friday. With its latest edition, the coveted international beauty pageant is making a return to the country after nearly three decades....

New York: The Kent City Council in Washington has unanimously elected Indo-American Satwinder Kaur as its president for a two-year term. In her new role, Kaur, who is in her seventh year on the council, replaces Bill Boyce who nominated her for the top position,...

Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) backed Independent candidate Gustasap Khan has clinched victory against Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at NA-15 Mansehra, a media report said. According to unofficial results, Gustasap Khan bagged 105,249 votes, followed by Nawaz Sharif...

Washington: President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-origin judge Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara, an expert in securities, contract, bankruptcy, and regulatory matters, for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. A child of immigrants from India and Kenya, Bulsara, 46, has been...

Islamabad: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates Friday won 55 out of the 139 National Assembly results announced by the election commission following unusual delays, leading to allegations of vote rigging. Votes are still being counted in Pakistan after Thursday's general election...