Washington, Sep 18 — India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has recalled how three months under the mentorship of Microsoft chief Satya Nadella’s father taught him a lasting lesson in leadership: discipline stays with people when they accept it, rather than have it imposed on…
Seoul, Sep 18 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday reiterated his commitment to replacing the armistice that suspended the 1950-53 Korean War with a permanent peace regime. South Korean President made the remarks in a speech at a ceremony at the National Assembly commemorating the…
Islamabad, Sep 18 — Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha were arrested again and sent to judicial custody by an Islamabad anti-terrorism court hours after the Supreme Court granted them bail in the controversial social media posts case, local…
New Delhi, Sep 18 — The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to come into force within the next month, New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay said on Friday after the country's Parliament passed the pact.In an interview with IANS, McClay said the FTA…
Kathmandu, Sep 18 — Nepal’s Department of Immigration is preparing to introduce a system that will enable foreigners to travel across the Himalayan country without carrying their physical passports.The system, which the department has called a “Passport-Free Travel” arrangement, aims to make the…
Washington, Sep 18 — The United States sanctioned an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange and its developer, alleging that the network helped transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.The Treasury Department said the exchange, BitBank, formed part of…
New Delhi, Sep 18 — As Prime Minister Modi completes 25 years in public service, there has certainly been a significant change, not only in the Indian economy but also in the growing wealth of India and Indians, New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, said on Friday.Speaking…
Seattle, Sep 18 — Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has said AI must remain under human control and called for international norms involving governments and technology companies, with an understanding between the United States and China as an essential starting point.Speaking at the…
New Delhi, Sep 18 — Pakistan has announced major austerity measures in the wake of rising economic challenges for both officials and people, but several organisations have been told to increase fund collections to fund terror networks, officials said.An official said that austerity measures like…
New Delhi/Thimphu, Sep 18 — India and Bhutan reviewed all aspects of bilateral cooperation as well as other regional and international issues of mutual importance during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's three-day official visit to the Himalayan nation from September 16-18.EAM…
Seattle, Sep 18 — India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has said artificial intelligence will gain scale in India only if it delivers practical benefits to ordinary people and businesses, cautioning technology leaders against assuming that American models can simply be…
Seattle, Sep 18 — India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has said artificial intelligence will gain scale in India only if it delivers practical benefits to ordinary people and businesses, cautioning technology leaders against assuming that American models can simply be…
Seattle, Sep 18 — Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has urged technology leaders to ensure artificial intelligence reaches farmers, businesses and communities across India, saying its promise will depend on how widely people can use it and contribute to its development.Addressing the…
United Nations, Sep 18 — India has voted for a General Assembly resolution to allow Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas to address the high-level meeting next week through a video link after the US refused to give him a visa to come to New York.The resolution passed overwhelmingly on Wednesday with…
Sanaa, Sep 18 — Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi rejected accusations that his group had attempted to attack the Islamic holy city of Mecca, calling the allegation "fabrication and misinformation" amid escalating hostilities with Saudi Arabia.In a televised address carried by Houthi-run…
Washington, Sep 18 — A US delegation secured the release of detained American citizen Adam Castillo during meetings with officials in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyitaw, a State Department spokesperson said.The delegation visited Naypyitaw during the week of September 15.“In those engagements, the US…
Washington, Sep 18 — The United States imposed sanctions on eight Cuban entities and three military officials, targeting the island’s nickel industry and military research establishments in an action that also warned foreign businesses of potential sanctions exposure.Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
Washington, Sep 18 — US President Donald Trump said he had signed two executive orders to expand hunting and fishing access on federal land and ease restrictions on recreational boating, presenting the measures as victories for outdoor enthusiasts at a White House dinner.Addressing hunters, anglers…
Washington, Sep 18 — The Pentagon has issued new clinical guidance to implement mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for US military personnel aged 30 and older, while setting limits on treatment and warning against using the hormone solely to enhance performance.The Defence Health Agency…
Washington, Sep 18 — US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to secure the release of Americans detained in China and restrict Beijing’s access to advanced artificial intelligence chips ahead of his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.The separate demands came as…
Washington, Sep 18 — The United States and Lithuania signed a critical minerals framework, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing plans to identify priority projects jointly and mobilise government and private sector financing within six months.Rubio and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis…