Ottawa, Feb 11 (IANS) Nine people were killed in a mass shooting allegedly by a person, possibly a woman, who committed suicide in a mining town in British Columbia, according to officials.
Paris, Feb 11 (IANS) Several international human rights organisations condemned the “July Mass Uprising (Protection and Determination of Liability) Ordinance, 2026,” issued by Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, which grants legal protection and indemnity to participants in the 2024 demonstrations that toppled the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government.
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to close “critical gaps” in export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment to prevent China from gaining access to advanced chipmaking tools that could boost its military and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) A California-based political operative has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for acting as a covert agent of the People’s Republic of China and influencing local US politics.
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would push to exclude China from major international financial institutions if Beijing poses an immediate threat to Taiwan.
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The United States called India the anchor of South Asia and the western Indo-Pacific, as the Trump administration outlined an “America first” strategy built on trade deals, defence cooperation, and targeted investment across the region.
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming major infrastructure sites after himself and defended his stance on control of a US-Canada bridge project.
Quetta, Feb 11 (IANS) Another Baloch civilian was extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Wednesday.
British Columbia, Feb 11 (IANS) At least 10 people, including the gunman, are dead and several are injured after a mass shooting in Canada's British Columbia, police said.
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House pushed back on renewed questions about President Donald Trump’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and said the administration stands firmly behind Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
