Video shows moment attacker fired at Imran Khan's convoy in Pakistan

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan party spokesman Rauf Hasan said he is injured but few details are known. PTI Senator Faisal Javed has been injured following the attack on PTI's camp. Meanwhile, an image shows the suspected assailant firing a gunshot near the PTI camp. Pakistani journalist Ihtisham Ul Haq also posted a video purportedly showing the moment the when assailant fired the bullet. HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.

'History would not forgive us': Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif urges Parliament to curtail powers of Chief Justice

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on parliament to pass laws to limit the powers of the Chief Justice and warned that "history would not forgive us" if it failed to do so. The move comes after two Supreme Court judges questioned the suo motu powers of the country's top judge. The Cabinet has approved a draft legislation to curtail the discretionary powers of the Chief Justice.

Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi's NLD party

Myanmar's military-appointed election commission is expected to dissolve Aung San Suu Kyi's political party on midnight Tuesday for refusing to register for a planned general election. Suu Kyi, who is serving prison sentences for politically-tainted prosecutions, and her party have denounced the polls as a sham. Critics say the polls will not be free or fair.

Russian man whose daughter drew anti-war picture jailed for 2 years

Russian man sentenced to two years in penal colony for discrediting the armed forces after his daughter drew an anti-war picture at school. His daughter was moved to a children's home and he has been under house arrest since. The case has sparked an outcry among Russian human rights activists and an online campaign to reunite father and daughter.

Ahead of Biden's visit, UK raises terror threat level in Northern Ireland to 'severe'

The UK government has raised the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland to "severe" ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. MI5 now believes an attack is "highly likely" and Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has confirmed the change.

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group, on Interpol's red notice watchlist, arrested in Philippines

Three Indian nationals were arrested in the Philippines this month during a joint operation by the government agencies for suspected links to Sikh extremist group. The trio were on Interpol's Red Notice watchlist and were identified as Manpreet Singh, Amritpal Singh and Arshdeep Singh. They allegedly belonged to the banned Khalistan Tiger Force and were also probed for ties to Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force.

China’s Xi, Saudi’s Salman laud each other for peace talks with Iran

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised successful talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Beijing, which achieved "significant results" in improving ties between the two countries. The talks, brokered by China, resulted in the two countries agreeing to restore diplomatic ties and reopen embassies within two months. Xi said the talks demonstrate how regional countries can resolve differences through dialogue and consultation. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also praised China's role as a "responsible major country" in the region.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Japan; no tsunami or injuries reported

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori in northern Japan on Tuesday, but no tsunami warning was issued. The US Geological Survey put the magnitude at 6.2. No reports of damage or injuries were immediately reported. Japan, located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", has strict construction regulations and emergency drills to prepare for a major jolt.

Specter of food shortages can inflame UK's mounting price pressure. Here's how

British shoppers face rising food prices and shortages of fresh vegetables due to disrupted harvests, costly energy and UK supermarkets setting prices for the whole season. Tax office data showed imports in January 2023 at the lowest since 2010. Growers, farming unions and shop owners warn of more shortages ahead. Supermarkets are confident about supply, but smaller retailers are under pressure.

Prince Harry and Meghan ‘cannot’ skip King Charles' coronation because…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are likely to attend King Charles' coronation in May, according to royal experts. They believe the couple need the royal family more than the royal family needs them, and attendance would help them land more business deals. Prince Harry is currently in London for a hearing, but is unlikely to meet with his father or brother.

Never compelled anyone to…: China on bailing out 22 countries with loans

China has denied ever attaching political strings to loans given to developing countries over the past two decades. The foreign ministry said it has never sought political self-interest and the loans were part of the Belt & Road initiative.

UN says prominent Afghan girls' education advocate arrested in Kabul

The UN has called for the Taliban to clarify the arrest of Matiullah Wesa, a prominent Afghan girls’ education activist. Wesa has advocated for girls’ education in conservative rural areas and his organisation, Pen Path, has held meetings with tribal elders. The Taliban has barred most girls from high school and universities, but officials have said they are working to reopen schools. Wesa has said his work is free of political interference and impartial.

‘Not lying, truth is…’: Scientist who found Wuhan Covid data speaks out

Scientist Florence Débarre stumbled upon Covid genetic data from swabs taken at the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, China, confirming the presence of animals susceptible to Covid. She faced threats after the publication of the data, but said that she found it while searching on a virology database. Raccoon dogs, which are highly susceptible to coronavirus infection, were found in the data. The data was later removed, and collaboration between her team and the Chinese scientists was offered but not accepted.

What Russia said about oil sales to ‘friendly’ India is surprising…

Russia is focusing on increasing energy exports to "friendly" countries, with a 22-fold increase in oil supplies to India in 2020. Energy revenues make up 42% of Russia's federal budget, and the industry is sustaining despite Western sanctions.

H1B 2024 cap reached, successful applicants informed: US Immigration Services

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that the H-1B visa cap for the financial year 2024 has been reached. All successful applicants have been notified and petitions may be filed from April 1, 2023. The annual regular cap is set at 65,000, with 6,800 set aside under the terms of the US-Chile and US-Singapore free trade agreements.

Canada: Fatal stabbing in Vancouver leaves city shaken

After an altercation outside a Starbucks cafe in Vancouver, British Colombia, 37-year-old Paul Stanley Schmidt was fatally stabbed, with 32-year-old Inderdeep Singh Gosal charged with second-degree murder. Witnesses and cell-phone video are being sought by police, who believe the victim and suspect did not know each other. The incident has sparked criticism of the law and order situation in the city, with filmmaker Aaron Gunn tweeting, ?Things are not getting better. They are still getting worse.?