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AFP/APPSwitzerland: Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced Gambian former interior minister Ousman Sonko to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity.Sonko, 55, was convicted over a string of offenses…

AFP/APPBeijing: China on Tuesday issued its highest-level red rainstorm warning for parts of Guangdong, a local weather agency said, as the southern province was battered by downpours.The megacity of Shenzhen was among the areas…

Xinhua/APPBeijing: The ongoing heavy rain in south China is expected to subside from Monday, according to the country's national observatory.However, rainfall is forecast to continue over the coming three days across the southern…

APPKarachi: Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Exchange companies Association of Pakistan on Monday.                              F.C.                         BUYING        SELLING…

AFP/APP Enna, Italy: The Italian island of Sicily has declared a state of emergency over a drought which has withered crops, desiccated pastures and led to water restrictions. Experts say climate change driven by human activity is…

News DeskSouth Korea: Approximately 9,000 junior doctors, comprising 71 percent of South Korea's trainee workforce, have submitted their resignations in support of their demands.These resignations come amidst a growing protest…

AFP/APP Beijing: At least 10 people were killed and six are missing after an accident at a coal mine in central China's Henan Province, state media said Saturday. The accident, a likely coal and gas explosion described as an "outburst,"…

Xinhua/APPTokyo: A tsunami measuring about 3 metres high reached Japan's Shika nuclear power plant in Ishikawa prefecture following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on New Year's Day, according to the plant's operator.…

APP Lahore: In view of the recent severe cold wave, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert and instructions to deputy commissioners across the province to launch a campaign on precautionary measures. A…

AFP/APPNew Delhi: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina still grieves the assassination of her father, the country's founder, nearly 50 years ago, and her government ensures the nation grieves with her.Once sidelined from…