Cairo, Feb 20 (IANS) Naval forces of Iran and Russia held a joint drill in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, amid growing speculation about an impending… Continue reading Iran, Russia hold joint drill as Trump hints at 15-day deadline
Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump renewed his call for mandatory voter identification and proof of citizenship, arguing that tighter election rules are essential to safeguarding American democracy.… Continue reading Trump pushes voter ID, proof of citizenship
Sydney, Feb 20 (IANS) Four teenagers have been arrested and charged over a spate of shootings and arson attacks across western Sydney linked to an organised crime conflict. The police… Continue reading Four teenagers charged over Sydney attacks linked to organised crime conflict
Canberra, Feb 20 (IANS) Authorities on Friday launched a new task force to target organised criminals trafficking illicit drugs into northern Australia from Pacific nations. A statement from the Australian… Continue reading Australian police launch task force to target Pacific drug trafficking
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) The United States has accused China of conducting a “yield-producing nuclear test” in 2020 and warned that Washington will no longer remain at an “intolerable disadvantage”… Continue reading US accuses China of yield-producing nuclear test, warns of ‘intolerable disadvantage’
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) The newly announced India-US trade framework is a “positive development” that could unlock significant export gains for both countries, deepen supply chain integration, and inject fresh… Continue reading India-US trade deal unlocks big gains: Expert (IANS Interview)
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House, using the occasion to highlight his record on criminal justice reform, the economy, and… Continue reading Trump praises Indian American Harmeet Dhillon at White House event
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) US Senator Rick Scott has introduced legislation to bar Chinese nationals from entering any part of the United States without a valid visa, targeting a visa-waiver… Continue reading US Senator moves to end China visa waiver
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s visit to India for the ongoing AI Impact Summit, followed by a full-fledged state visit, signals a deliberate attempt… Continue reading Lula’s India visit will elevate ties to deeper economic, strategic partnership: Expert (IANS Interview)
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) An 18-year-old man wearing a tactical vest and carrying a loaded shotgun was arrested after running toward the US Capitol, prompting a swift response from United… Continue reading Armed teen arrested outside US capitol
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) Despite improved optics and high-level engagement over the past year, the substance of the US-Pakistan relationship remains largely unchanged, a leading South Asia expert said, cautioning… Continue reading Substantively, nothing has changed in US Pakistan relationship: Expert
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) Four Republican lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to direct the Justice Department to reopen a criminal probe into Cuban leader Raul Castro’s alleged role in… Continue reading US lawmakers urge indictment of Cuban leader Raul Castro
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) US lawmakers moved to tighten controls on advanced American chips to prevent diversion to China and other countries of concern, even as Washington and Beijing held… Continue reading US lawmakers move to tighten AI chip curbs on China as drug talks follow
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) A senior Democratic lawmaker has sharply criticised President Donald Trump over remarks suggesting he discussed future US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping,… Continue reading US Congressman Ro Khanna slams Trump on Taiwan policy
United Nations, Feb 17 (IANS) With India “emerging as a global leader in renewable energy expansion”, the UN is organising a roundtable on the matter, which ranks high among Secretary-General… Continue reading India emerging as global leader in renewable energy expansion: UN
