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
Washington, March 4 (IANS) The United States is urging allies to assume greater responsibility for regional security as it confronts simultaneous threats from adversaries across multiple regions, Pentagon policy chief… Continue reading US urges allies to share defence burden amid threats
Washington, March 4 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada and India are building a new strategic partnership across key sectors, including energy, innovation, and artificial intelligence, highlighting… Continue reading Canada, India forging new strategic partnership: Carney
Washington, March 4 (IANS) The Trump administration’s new defence doctrine prioritises deterring China in the Indo-Pacific while pushing US allies to assume greater responsibility for their own defence, Pentagon policy… Continue reading US strategy prioritises deterring China in Indo-Pacific: Pentagon
Washington, March 4 (IANS) A top Republican senator raised concerns over alleged abuse of employment-based visa programmes, including the H-1B system and Optional Practical Training (OPT), prompting the Department of… Continue reading US senator flags H-1B visa abuse, DHS review underway
Canberra, March 3 (IANS) Australia’s workplace gender pay gap fell in 2024-25, but men remained significantly more likely than women to hold the highest-paying jobs, according to a government report.… Continue reading Australia’s gender pay gap falls, but men dominate highest-paying roles: Govt report
Washington, March 3 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran deliberately targets civilians while Israel and the United States focus on “mass terrorists”, defending recent military action and praising… Continue reading Iran targets civilians, we hit terrorists: Netanyahu
Washington, March 3 (IANS) The White House told Republican lawmakers on that “America will win” and that “the terrorist Iranian regime will be defeated,” as it defended President Donald Trump’s… Continue reading America will win, Iran defeated: White House to GOP lawmakers
Washington, March 3 (IANS) The United States has a plan to counter rising oil prices and protect global shipping lanes as it presses ahead with strikes aimed at crippling Iran’s… Continue reading US has plans to curb oil price spike, protect shipping: Rubio
Washington, March 3 (IANS) A fierce political battle erupted in Washington over President Donald Trump’s military campaign in Iran, with senior Republicans defending the action as lawful and necessary, while… Continue reading War powers fight erupts in Washington over Iran strikes
Singapore, March 2 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold summit talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday, with the two leaders expected to… Continue reading South Korea: Lee set to hold summit talks with Singapore PM to discuss AI, nuclear energy
