Musk's Trump interview delayed by cyberattack

Yashwant Raj | August 13, 2024 6:32 AM

Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) The highly anticipated interview of former US President Donald Trump by Elon Musk on the social media platform X that the latter owns was way behind schedule because of technical issues.

Ex-ISI chief taken into custody in Pak ahead of court martial proceedings

Hamza Ameer | August 12, 2024 7:57 PM

Rawalpindi, Aug 12 (IANS) In an unprecedented move by Pakistan’s powerful military establishment, court martial proceedings have been initiated against the former Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lt. General (retd) Faiz Hameed, for his alleged involvement in the Top City Housing Society case, coupled with violations of the Pakistan Army Act post his retirement.

Pak committed to fostering supportive environment for youth: PM

IANS | August 12, 2024 5:04 PM

Islamabad, Aug 12 (IANS) With over 60 per cent of its population under the age of 30, Pakistan is committed to fostering a supportive environment for young people to promote social and economic development of the South Asian country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday.

After days of unprecedented violence in Bangladesh, Yunus to finally meet minority leaders on Tuesday

IANS | August 12, 2024 2:56 PM

Dhaka, Aug 12 (IANS) Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, will hold a meeting with the leaders of the country's minority communities in Dhaka on Tuesday following continuing attacks and acts of vandalism, especially against Hindus, being reported from throughout the country since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation on August 5.

Public order 'stabilises' in UK after days of riots

IANS | August 12, 2024 6:50 AM

London, Aug 12 (IANS) Public order in the UK has stabilised after days of violent far-right protests, the authorities have said. But they warned that the impact of the unrest will be felt for months and even years.