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A banker by profession, Mr. Tareen, 68, served in the same capacity in the government of Pakistan Peoples Party (2009-10) for a short period before he decided to step down to raise capital for his Silk Bank.

Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid crackdown

A total of nine advocates were given jail terms, but four of them, including 82-year-old lawyer and former lawmaker Martin Lee, had their sentences suspended after their age and accomplishments were taken into consideration.

Coronavirus | Waive vaccine intellectual property rules, Senators write to Biden

The lawmakers, in a letter delivered to the White House on Thursday evening, wrote that Biden should “prioritize people over pharmaceutical company profits” and support the temporary waiver of the rules.

Bezos says Amazon needs to do better for employees in last investor letter as CEO

Amazon, the second-largest private employer in America, hasbeen criticized by some of its 800,000 employees for havingharsh working conditions

Eight killed in shooting at Indianapolis Fedex facility: Police

It was at least the third mass shooting this year in Indianapolis alone

U.S. to continue to push Pakistan on supporting diplomatic efforts to ensure peace in Afghanistan: CIA Director Burns

CIA Director William Burns was responding to a question from Congressman Adam Schiff, who is the Chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee.

People may trust computers more than humans to perform some tasks, study says

People may be willing to rely more on a computer programme than other humans, especially if a task is too challenging, according to a study by the University of Georgia

China poses single biggest geopolitical test for U.S. in 21st century, says CIA Director

William Burns made the remarks to members of the House Select Committee on Intelligence during a Congressional hearing on worldwide threats on Thursday.

In far-off Indian hills, ousted MPs fight for Myanmar’s democracy

Reuters spoke to two such lawmakers and to a Myanmar politician, all involved with the Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw

Drone targets U.S. troops at Iraq’s Erbil airport

Drone used to drop explosives

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia

It expels 10 diplomats, restricts trading and blacklists 32 individuals over ‘election meddling, cyberattack’

Sri Lanka opposition, civil society mount legal challenge to Chinese-backed Port City Bill

Won’t allow country to become Chinese colony, says monk

Data | India accounts for 6% of the world's COVID-19 cases registered in April

In India, Maharashtra continues to bear the brunt both in terms of cases and deaths

‘Terrorist forces’ may take advantage of U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan: China

Beijing slams Washington for linking the withdrawal of the U.S. troops from Afghanistan to focus more on the threats posed by China

Sydney man finds snake in lettuce bought at supermarket

It was a venomous pale-headed snake.

France urges its nationals in Pakistan to leave country after violent protests by radical religious group

The Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan took to streets on Monday to launch violent protests to force the government to expel the French ambassador over blasphemous caricatures published last year.

Coronavirus | Europe surpasses one million COVID-19 deaths: WHO

He said the proportion of COVID-19 deaths among people over 80, who have been prioritized for vaccines, had dropped to nearly 30%

U.S. troop withdrawal | Antony Blinken makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan

His trip also came after NATO immediately followed suit, saying its roughly 7,000 non-American forces in Afghanistan would be departing within a few months

Macron assesses Notre Dame two years after devastating fire

Macron promised the cathedral would be rebuilt by 2024, yet officials acknowledge the work won’t be fully completed by then.

Like-minded countries should act cohesively to protect interests in Indo-Pacific: Australian PM

“The Indo-Pacific is the region that will shape our prosperity, our security and our destiny, individually and collectively,” Mr. Morrison said.

Watch | 150,000 hearts painted on London’s wall to commemorate COVID victims

A video on the London wall that has been painted with 150,000 hearts to commemorate COVID victims

Explainer: What are the Iran nuclear talks all about?

The original deal was agreed after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, widely seen as a moderate, first took office.

Congressional resolution introduced to honour Ambedkar on his 130th birth anniversary

An Indian-American Congressman has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives for a second consecutive year to honour Bhimrao

Rocket attack on base in northern Iraq kills Turkish soldier

The ministry said in a statement that three rockets were launched at the base in northern Iraq’s Bashiqa region.

U.S. remains non-committal on India’s move to get TRIPS waiver to COVID-19 vaccines at WTO

The move by India, South Africa and several other countries has been supported by more than 60 top American lawmakers, most of whom are progressives.

Taiwan-U.S. partnership stronger than ever: Former U.S. official

The U.S. has expressed a “rock solid support for Taiwan,” President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday in opening remarks before the two sides met in Taipei, the island’s capital.

South Sudan has potential, needs to hold elections: UN envoy David Shearer

Mr. Shearer said, “Though it’s all moved too slowly, it’s now time to focus on elections and have a legitimate, popularly elected government.”

Months after hack, U.S. poised to announce sanctions on Russia

The sanctions would represent the first retaliatory action announced against the Kremlin for last year’s hack, familiarly known as the SolarWinds breach.

U.S. envoy John Kerry in China for talks ahead of climate summit

An unofficial delegation is simultaneously visiting Taiwan drawing a sharp response from China.

U.S. Capitol Police watchdog to testify on Jan 6 failures

The Capitol Police have so far refused to publicly release the report — prepared in March and marked as “law enforcement sensitive”.

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