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BNM raises alarm over US EXIM Bank’s $1.25 billion support for Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining project

IANS | December 12, 2025 10:12 AM

Quetta, Dec 12 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) expressed deep concern over the United States EXIM Bank’s decision to extend $1.25 billion in financing support to Pakistan for the Reko Diq mining project in Balochistan, warning that any form of financial assistance to Islamabad would worsen the human rights abuses faced by the Baloch people.

Bangladesh: Awami League rejects election schedule, accuses Yunus govt of bias

IANS | December 12, 2025 8:56 AM

Dhaka, Dec 12 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League party rejected the election schedule announced by the country’s Election Commission (EC), arguing that free and fair polls cannot be ensured under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

Trump projects unity, economic gains at White House Congressional Ball

IANS | December 12, 2025 8:31 AM

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone at the annual White House Congressional Ball on Thursday night, welcoming Democrats alongside Republicans as he touted economic gains, trade policies, and bipartisan legislative action during a black-tie gathering in the Cross Hall.

Trump signs executive order targeting foreign-owned proxy advisors

IANS | December 12, 2025 8:20 AM

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 enforcement reviews of the proxy advisory industry.

Trump signs AI order to curb state rules, warns China race at stake

IANS | December 12, 2025 7:27 AM

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 slow innovation and jeopardise America’s lead over China in a high-stakes global technology race.

White House warns of ‘1,000 pc rise’ in attacks on ICE agents after NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani's video urging resistance

IANS | December 12, 2025 7:23 AM

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 to ICE,” warning that such messages are contributing to a surge of harassment and violence against federal immigration officers.

China’s ‘spy cars’ alarm US lawmakers over automotive, national security threats

IANS | December 12, 2025 7:13 AM

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) Chinese-made vehicles could become “computers on wheels” capable of spying on Americans, crippling transport networks, and hollowing out the US auto industry, lawmakers and experts warned during a high-stakes Congressional hearing that cast China’s booming auto sector as both an economic and national security threat.

White House says Gaza entering ‘phase two’ of Trump peace plan after return of hostages

IANS | December 12, 2025 7:03 AM

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) The White House said that Gaza is moving toward “phase two” of President Donald Trump’s peace plan, with officials engaged in “quiet planning” for the next stage of regional diplomacy following the return of all hostages except one.

US Congressman, Homeland Security Secretary clash over courts, deportations

IANS | December 12, 2025 6:58 AM

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar accused Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of defying federal courts and misleading the public, prompting a blunt rebuttal from the cabinet secretary, who then escalated the heated exchange.

IMF flags risks, slippages in Pakistan reforms despite $1.2 billion tranche

IANS | December 12, 2025 6:51 AM

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised pointed concerns about Pakistan’s economic management and reform record even as it approved fresh disbursements of about $1.2 billion under its bailout programmes, warning of risks from policy slippages, weak institutions and persistent structural vulnerabilities.

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BNM raises alarm over US EXIM Bank’s $1.25 billion support for Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining project

Bangladesh: Awami League rejects election schedule, accuses Yunus govt of bias

Trump projects unity, economic gains at White House Congressional Ball

Trump signs executive order targeting foreign-owned proxy advisors

Trump signs AI order to curb state rules, warns China race at stake

White House warns of ‘1,000 pc rise’ in attacks on ICE agents after NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani's video urging resistance

China’s ‘spy cars’ alarm US lawmakers over automotive, national security threats

White House says Gaza entering ‘phase two’ of Trump peace plan after return of hostages

US Congressman, Homeland Security Secretary clash over courts, deportations

IMF flags risks, slippages in Pakistan reforms despite $1.2 billion tranche

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