Hong Kong, Aug 15 (IANS) The Indian Association in Hong Kong has organised a gala evening reception to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, which was attended by the Chief Executive… Continue reading Indian community celebrates Independence Day in Hong Kong
Quetta, Aug 14 (IANS) Most shops in major commercial areas and markets across Balochistan, including Quetta, remained closed on August 14, local media reported. The Balochistan Post noted similar reports… Continue reading Balochistan observes ‘muted’ I-Day, BNM criticises Pakistan’s creation
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Five US lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to designate Ecuador as a Major Non-NATO Ally, saying the move would strengthen security cooperation and… Continue reading US lawmakers seek special ally status for Ecuador
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said eight million to nine million barrels of oil are moving through the Strait of Hormuz each day, disputing estimates… Continue reading US says Hormuz oil flows higher than tracked
Abu Dhabi, Aug 14 (IANS) Two vessels belonging to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on… Continue reading Two UAE tankers attacked while transiting Hormuz Strait: Report
Bogota, Aug 14 (IANS) The death toll from Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has risen to 273, David Tamayo, director of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, said. “We… Continue reading Colombia quake death toll rises to 273
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of unmanned drones and their components, saying the move is aimed… Continue reading Trump announces up to 100 pc tariffs on drone imports, citing national security
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to block federal funds from being used to enforce a Trump administration rule that could make it harder for immigrants who… Continue reading Democrats move to block Trump green card rule
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) The United States has revoked more than 600 visas from foreign nationals as part of a new campaign against birth tourism, the State Department said on… Continue reading US revokes over 600 visas in crackdown on birth tourism
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Two US senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen Space Force readiness as China rapidly expands its military and commercial capabilities in space. Republican Senator Katie… Continue reading Bipartisan US senators introduce bill to bolster Space Force amid China’s space push
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her post at the end of August to spend more time with her family, President Donald Trump announced… Continue reading Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt to exit White House
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz and indicated that Washington intends to retain its hold… Continue reading Trump claims US has ‘total control’ of Hormuz
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A group of 30 US senators on Tuesdat urged the State Department to address delays in student and exchange visitor visas, warning that applicants may be… Continue reading US senators flag student visa delays
Washington, August 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he is confident Cuba will be placed on an “irreversible path” towards a different future before the Trump… Continue reading Rubio sees ‘much different’ future for Cuba
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Two US senators introduced a bipartisan package of four bills aimed at tightening export controls, tracking China’s artificial intelligence capabilities and protecting American technology from foreign… Continue reading US senators target China tech loopholes
