New Delhi, July 28 — The debate surrounding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become trapped between two extremes. One side portrays it as a transformational success that modernised Pakistan’s infrastructure and the other treats it as the source of many of the country’s current…
Dhaka, July 28 — As violence against minorities continues unabated across Bangladesh, a leading minority human rights organisation documented at least 257 incidents of communal violence across the country during the first half of this year, resulting in 44 deaths.In its latest findings, the…
Ottawa, July 28 — India and Canada have agreed to enhance defence cooperation, with discussions focusing on maritime collaboration, defence capacity-building and training during a meeting between India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K. Patnaik, and Canadian Minister of National Defence David…
Islamabad, July 28 — At least 20 people were killed and dozens critically injured during the Long March organised by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), amid an escalating crackdown by Pakistani authorities on protesters in the region.The death toll is…
Paris, July 28 — Three people were injured in a knife attack in Paris, and a male suspect was arrested. The attack occurred at around 11:30 a.m. on Monday (local time) in northwestern Paris, where a man armed with two kitchen knives attacked passersby on the street. The victims received medical…
Washington, July 28 — Indian-American radiation oncologist Dattatreyudu Nori has said HPV vaccination could give India a decisive advantage in its fight against cervical cancer and help eliminate the disease in the coming years.“Now, with the HPV vaccination, we have an upper hand, and in few…
Washington, July 28 — US President Donald Trump has credited his tariff policies with reviving General Motors and bringing automobile production back to the United States, saying the company was enjoying its strongest year.Trump made the remarks on Monday during a visit to the GM Milford Proving…
Washington, July 28 — Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has said India and the United States must do more to confront the China challenge, calling for deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, clean energy and security.“I think India, like the United States,…
United Nations, July 28 — Washington and Paris have clashed over the reelection of Volker Turk as the UN human Rights chief, and it boiled over in the Security Council with the US staging a dramatic walkout when France began to speak.Dan Negrea, a senior US diplomat, accused France of “disingenuous…
Washington, July 28 — US President Donald Trump has called for an end to daylight saving time, saying legislation approved by the House of Representatives should also clear the Senate.Trump raised the issue during remarks to workers at the General Motors Milford Proving Ground in Michigan on…
Washington, July 28 — The Trump administration has changed the US asylum system to allow immigration officials to send certain applications directly to immigration judges without first interviewing applicants, a move the government says will reduce a large backlog but immigrant advocates say will…
New Delhi, July 28 — Violent clashes, allegations of electoral rigging, and the killing of a political worker overshadowed the first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with coalition partners accusing each other of undermining the electoral process, according to local media…
Washington, July 28 — Two Democratic lawmakers reintroduced legislation that would ban deceptive artificial intelligence-generated campaign advertising, warning that fabricated images, videos and voices pose a growing threat to US elections.Senator Adam Schiff and Indian American Congressman Ro…
Washington, July 28 — US President Donald Trump has renewed his attack on electric vehicle policies, telling automobile workers in Michigan that consumers should be allowed to choose between electric and internal-combustion vehicles.Trump said his administration had ended former President Joe…
Washington, July 28 — A US lawmaker introduced legislation that would bar artificial intelligence chatbot companies from offering minors features designed to foster emotional dependence, compulsive use and addiction.The Addictive Design Act, introduced by Democratic Representative Becca Balint of…
Washington, July 28 — The next round of US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome from August 4 to 6, with technical teams seeking to advance a framework for an eventual peace and security agreement, the State Department said.The discussions will focus on expanding a pilot zone…
Washington, July 28 — A Republican senator has called for greater scrutiny of Chinese investment in American universities, warning that undisclosed financial ties with sanctioned entities could undermine US innovation and national security.Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas made the request in a letter…
Washington, July 28 — The US Department of War has signed two seven-year framework agreements with L3Harris and Lockheed Martin to expand production capacity for key components used in the PAC-3 MSE interceptor and the THAAD missile defence system.The agreements are aimed at increasing the…
Washington, July 28 — US President Donald Trump has urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, arguing that the United States should have the lowest borrowing costs in the world as its economy expands.Trump made the remarks aboard Air Force One while travelling to Michigan on Monday. The…
Washington, July 28 — A senior Democratic senator has renewed a push to give millions of long-term US residents, including H-1B visa holders, a pathway to permanent residency as President Donald Trump intensifies immigration enforcement.Senator Alex Padilla of California said his proposal would…
Washington, July 28 — US President Donald Trump has said Iranian funds controlled by Washington will be used to compensate for damage caused to ships in the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict.Trump made the announcement while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday. He rejected the…