Category: World News

Seoul, Dec 12 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has assessed the country’s policy on strengthening its defense capabilities as an “exact” direction to ensure its security amid changes in… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim touts policy of bolstering defence capabilities at key party meeting

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) Asserting that two foreign-owned firms exert outsized influence over corporate governance in the United States, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing sweeping regulatory and… Continue reading Trump signs executive order targeting foreign-owned proxy advisors

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at centralising the regulation of artificial intelligence in the United States, arguing that fragmented state-level rules could… Continue reading Trump signs AI order to curb state rules, warns China race at stake

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) The White House sharply criticised a recent video by the New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who is an Indian American, encouraging immigrants to “stand up… Continue reading White House warns of ‘1,000 pc rise’ in attacks on ICE agents after NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani’s video urging resistance

New York, Dec 11 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve has cut the interest rate by 0.25 per cent, bringing it to the 3.5 to 3.75 per cent range, as it… Continue reading US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 0.25%

Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Indian American Arvind Krishna, IBM Chairman and CEO, has called on the Trump Administration to loosen restrictions on exporting advanced American artificial intelligence systems to friendly… Continue reading IBM’s Arvind Krishna seeks easier US export rules for AI stack

Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The vital role of Indian Americans in strengthening the US–India partnership took centre stage during a Congressional hearing, even as lawmakers sharply criticised the Trump administration’s… Continue reading Indian American community hailed as economic ‘bridge’ amid sharp immigration concerns

Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) India has demonstrated the “stiffest resistance” to China’s growing aggression across the Indo-Pacific, top American experts on South Asia told lawmakers. During a closely watched hearing… Continue reading India shows ‘stiffest resistance’ to China’s coercion, US experts tell lawmakers

Kathmandu, Dec 11 (IANS) Nepal’s interim government will take steps toward amending the current constitution, with reforms aimed at ensuring full proportional and inclusive representation based on population and introducing… Continue reading Nepal moves toward constitutional amendment after breakthrough deal with Gen-Z leaders

Sydney, Dec 10 (IANS) Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s came into effect on Wednesday, with 10 major platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and X, required to prevent them… Continue reading Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s comes into force

Seoul, Dec 10 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday met with foreign ministers from Pacific Island countries and pledged to deepen cooperation on climate change and other… Continue reading South Korea: Lee vows to enhance climate change cooperation with Pacific Island countries

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The Trump administration’s decision to allow NVIDIA to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to China drew sharp and coordinated criticism on Capitol Hill, with… Continue reading Trump’s chip export move to China sparks bipartisan outcry

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The Trump administration has notified Congress of a proposed $686 million sale to upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 fighter aircraft, a move expected to draw scrutiny from lawmakers… Continue reading Trump administration notifies $686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan

United Nations, Dec 10 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged UN member states to contribute to the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to “keep hope alive for millions of people… Continue reading Guterres urges UN member states to contribute to emergency response fund

Seoul, Dec 9 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a message of condolence to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the death of Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Matsegora, the North’s… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim sends condolences to Putin over death of Russian envoy to Pyongyang