Pakistan to elect new Prime Minister on August 01

Pakistan to elect new Prime Minister on August 01

(VOVWORLD) - Pakistan's parliament will meet on Tuesday to elect a new prime minister after the Supreme Court disqualified Nawaz Sharif following an investigation into corruption allegations against his family
Pakistani ruling party appoint new Prime Minister

Pakistani ruling party appoint new Prime Minister

(VOVWORLD) - The ruling party, Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), has appointed Shahbaz Sharif, governor of Punjab state, as the new Prime Minister to replace Nawaz Sharif and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former...
Easing tensions in the Gulf region

Easing tensions in the Gulf region

(VOVWORLD) - After a month of diplomatic tensions between Qatar and its neighbors, efforts are being stepped up to prevent the situation from getting worse
Trump’s travel ban takes effect

Trump’s travel ban takes effect

(VOVWORLD) - US President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from six Muslim countries took effect on Friday following a Supreme Court ruling earlier on the week
US revives parts of travel ban

US revives parts of travel ban

(VOVWORLD) - The US Supreme Court’s ruling on reviving parts of a travel ban on people from 6 Muslim-majority countries will come into force as of Thursday. This is...
Twin bombings in Pakistan kill 27

Twin bombings in Pakistan kill 27

(VOVWORLD) - At least 27 people were killed and over 100 were wounded on Friday when twin bombings hit a crowded market in a Shiite-dominated city in Parachinar, the capital...
Ramadan – The Holy Month of Muslims

Ramadan – The Holy Month of Muslims

(VOVWORLD) - Ramadan - the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is considered as one of the most important annual event of Muslims all over the world. While fasting from dawn until sunset during the Ramadan month, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids and...
Gulf diplomatic tensions escalate

Gulf diplomatic tensions escalate

(VOVWORLD) - 4 Gulf countries have severed ties with Qatar listing specific individuals and entities they say are supporters of terrorism
UK general election and Brexit

UK general election and Brexit

(VOVWORLD) -British voters cast their votes in a general election on Thursday. The results of the election will impact Brexit negotiations with the EU. VOV’s foreign-desk editor comments
Scores of Gulf countries cut ties with Qatar

Scores of Gulf countries cut ties with Qatar

(VOVWORLD) -Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Lybia, Bahrain and Maldives severed their ties with Qatar on Monday, accusing it of supporting terrorism and opening up the worst...