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Indian-origin teen Neel Moudgal wins $250K US science prize
New York: Neel Moudgal, an Indian-origin teen has won a prestigious high schoolers’ science prize of $250,000 for developing a computer model to predict the structure of RNA molecules that can aid in quickly diagnosing diseases.
Moudgal,…
Heavy shelling near Imran Khan’s house; ex-Pakistan PM cries conspiracy
Lahore: The Pakistan Police started heavy shelling near the residence of Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of the country, who faces arrest in the Toshakhana case. The shelling began around 6am this morning. A heavy contingent of police…
Clash Between Police And Imran Khan Supporters During Protests Across Pakistan
Lahore: Protests broke out in several cities across Pakistan Tuesday after Imran Khan asked his supporters to “come out” for real freedom and continue the struggle even if he is killed or arrested, amid clashes between the police and his…
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Eastern New Guinea region
Papua New Guinea: An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck eastern Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
The quake was 448 km (278 miles) north-northwest of Port Moresby and estimated at a…
North Korea launches 2 missiles to sea as allies hold drills
Seoul: North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles in another show of force Tuesday, a day after the U.S. and South Korea began military drills that Pyongyang views as an invasion rehearsal.
The missiles launched from the…
China is set to resume issuing visas for foreigners
Beijing: China will resume issuing visas to tourists and other foreigners from March 15 marking a step in the country’s move to leave its strict Covid restrictions behind, China’s embassy in the US said in a statement. With this, visa-free…
Ram Chandra Paudel Sworn-In As New President Of Nepal
Kathamandu: Nepali Congress Party leader Ram Chandra Paudel took oath as the new president of Nepal on Monday at the Presidential Palace in Kathmandu.
He was administered the oath of office and secrecy at Sheetal Niwas amidst a special…
Non-Bailable Arrest Warrants Issued Against Imran Khan For Threatening Woman Judge
Islamabad: A court in Islamabad issued non-bailable arrest warrants against former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday in a case pertaining to using threatening language against a woman additional district and sessions judge and…
“No Losses Will Be Borne By The Taxpayers” : Biden On SVB Collapse
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Monday said that Americans can retain their confidence on the US banking system after failures and fears of global ripple effects due to the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, news agency AP reported.…
Nepal Bans Solo Trekking From April 1
Kathamandu: Five years after prohibiting solo climbers from Mount Everest, Nepal's government has extended the ban to the whole nation, CNN reported.
Nepal is home to eight of the world's highest mountains, but it's also recognised for…