Washington, March 7 (IANS) A US congressional hearing erupted into sharp questioning after lawmakers this week challenged a federal real estate agreement involving Pakistan’s Defence Ministry and the Roosevelt Hotel… Continue reading US lawmakers question federal role in Pakistan-owned hotel deal
Washington, March 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump claimed American military operations have severely weakened Iran’s armed forces, saying the country’s military infrastructure has been devastated amid escalating hostilities in… Continue reading Trump says US has crippled Iran forces
Washington, March 7 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that Washington could temporarily ease some restrictions on Russian oil supplies and allow India to continue purchasing to stabilize global… Continue reading US may ease Russian oil curbs to cool prices, India ‘very good actor’: Bassent
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The United States unveiled a $20 billion maritime reinsurance plan aimed at protecting shipping and stabilising trade through the Gulf region amid tensions linked to the… Continue reading US launches $20 billion Gulf shipping insurance plan
Kathmandu, March 6 (IANS) Prime Ministerial candidate from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Balendra Shah, is leading against former PM K.P. Sharma Oli in Jhapa-5 in eastern Nepal, as the RSP… Continue reading Nepal polls: Prime Ministerial aspirant Balen Shah takes early lead over KP Oli
Washington, March 6 (IANS) Arvind Raman, an Indian-born engineering scholar nominated to lead the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), told senators that the agency must focus on… Continue reading From India to NIST: Raman outlines innovation agenda
Seoul, March 6 (IANS) South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has spoken by phone with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss the Middle East conflict and… Continue reading Foreign Minister Cho, UAE counterpart discuss Middle East conflict, South Korean evacuation
Washington, March 6 (IANS) Artificial intelligence and deepfake technology are accelerating financial scams in the United States, lawmakers were told, as banks and credit unions warned that criminals are using… Continue reading AI, deepfakes driving surge in US scams
Washington, March 6 (IANS) The Pentagon told US lawmakers that modern warfare is being reshaped by cheap, mass-produced drones, warning that battlefield lessons from Ukraine and recent combat involving Iran… Continue reading Modern wars demand drone dominance: Pentagon
Washington, March 5 (IANS) House Democrats and Republicans clashed over President Donald Trump’s military operation against Iran and a funding dispute involving the Department of Homeland Security. At separate weekly… Continue reading Congress split over Trump’s Iran strike decision, DHS funding
Seoul, March 5 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered the government Thursday to swiftly execute a 100 trillion-won (US$68.3 billion) financial package to stabilise the capital markets amid… Continue reading South Korea: Lee orders swift execution of 100 trillion-won financial package amid Middle East crisis
Kathmandu, March 5 (IANS) Parliamentary polls began in Nepal at 7 a.m. on Thursday for the House of Representatives, with voters queuing at polling centres across the country to cast… Continue reading Polling begins in Nepal; top leaders cast early votes
Washington, March 5 (IANS) Indian economist Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian has received the University of Chicago’s Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the honour… Continue reading Indian economist wins University of Chicago’s alumni honour
Washington, March 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said the United States had taken a clear lead over China in artificial intelligence while accusing Beijing of dominating the global wind… Continue reading Trump touts AI lead, hits China and Europe on energy
Ahmedabad, March 4 (IANS) Passengers arriving from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, were warmly received at Terminal 2 of Ahmedabad International Airport on Wednesday. Families and well-wishers gathered at the airport to… Continue reading Stranded Umrah pilgrims return to Ahmedabad, families thank govt for support
