Islamabad, Aug 1 (IANS) As unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to escalate, more than 50 people have been killed and hundreds injured over the past four days in a brutal crackdown by Pakistani forces in the occupied territory.
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Two powerful House committees have launched a fresh investigation into DoorDash's use of a Chinese-developed artificial intelligence model, raising concerns that the growing adoption of Chinese AI by American companies could pose national security, cybersecurity and economic security risks.
Colombo, Aug 1 (IANS) A three-judge High Court panel in Sri Lanka has sentenced former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara to death after a majority of judges found him guilty of failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks despite receiving prior intelligence.
Seoul, Aug 1 (IANS) North Korea on Saturday condemned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) recently approved fuel network overhaul plan, casting it as an "unprecedented" effort to prepare for war and evidence that the alliance is becoming "a more aggressive military bloc."
Islamabad, Aug 1(IANS) A leading minority rights organisation expressed grave concern over a disturbing pattern of forced conversions and child marriage targeting minority girls in Pakistan, revealing that over 83 per cent of the victims are minors.
Paris, Aug 1 (IANS) Amid growing concerns over academic freedom and institutional autonomy in Bangladesh's higher education sector, a leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the decision of the Dhaka University (DU) syndicate to suspend three teachers and to remove four others from their academic and administrative responsibilities.
United Nations, Aug 1 (IANS) India is giving Tanzania $840,000 in aid for a programme to provide financial protection against risk from climate change, according to India’s Permanent Mission to the UN.
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used the first live televised Cabinet meeting ever held at Camp David to showcase what he described as major achievements across the economy, border security, healthcare, defence and government efficiency, while senior Cabinet officials outlined the administration's priorities ahead of the midterm elections.
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Republican Senator Bernie Moreno has asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to launch a formal national security review of a proposed real estate transaction involving a Chinese solar manufacturer seeking to establish operations near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, arguing that the deal warrants immediate scrutiny because of its proximity to one of America's most sensitive military installations.
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Trump administration is working with Congress to secure a $1.5 trillion defence budget, arguing that increased military spending, private-sector investment and higher recruitment are reshaping the US armed forces.
