Washington, April 15 (IANS) The global economy is facing a sharp slowdown and rising inflation risks as the war in the Middle East disrupts energy supplies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday, signalling heightened uncertainty for policymakers and markets.
Washington, April 15 (IANS) A US Republican senator has urged President Donald Trump to scrap a key work permit programme for foreign students, arguing it harms American graduates and poses national security risks, particularly from China.
Washington, April 15 (IANS) Senate Democrats escalated pressure on President Donald Trump over the conflict with Iran, announcing plans to force repeated votes to end what they called an “illegal war of choice”, as Republicans defended the administration’s strategy and actions.
Kathmandu, April 14 (IANS) Echoing a growing global trend of adopting "nation-first" foreign policies, the new Nepali government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday unveiled plans to pursue a "Nepal First" foreign policy.
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) Pakistani forces, while conducting counter-terrorism campaigns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, have many times been accused of using lethal force in ways that have repeatedly killed several innocent civilians, including women and children, a report has revealed.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is not being selective about who could help bring the ongoing West Asia conflict to a close and would welcome any country's involvement, including India, in efforts to end the war, the country's Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said on Tuesday.
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) Sisters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan were once again denied a meeting with their brother at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail on Tuesday, local media reported.
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) Family of Christian youth, who was shot dead at a local market in his village in Pakistan's Punjab province, has demanded a speedy and fair investigation into the incident. Daud Masih (16) was shot dead at a local market in his village, Bhikhi, on April 8, a report detailed.
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) Two Pakistani-flagged oil tankers, named Khairpur and Shalamar, which were moving towards the Strait of Hormuz made a 180-degree turn and changed their route, local media reported on Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a call from US President Donald Trump with both leaders discussing the current situation in West Asia as well as ways to further strengthen the bilateral partnership.
