Washington, March 21 (IANS) Alarmed by China’s expanding financial footprint in South Asia, US lawmakers have pointed to mounting debt in countries like Pakistan and Sri Lanka as they pushed to strengthen American tools to compete with Beijing’s global lending.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan is in need of multiple diversions as it faces setbacks on multiple fronts. The war in Afghanistan and the battle with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has left the security apparatus in Pakistan badly bruised. The pressure on Field Marshal Asim Munir, who is the head of the army is immense and he is in need of a major diversion.
Washington, Mar 21 (IANS) The Trump administration unveiled a national framework on artificial intelligence, which could shape Indian talent, IT firms, and policy debates as the US moves to lead the global AI race.
Washington, March 21 (IANS) The United States moved against what it described as a sprawling financial network that channelled more than $100 million to Hezbollah, sanctioning individuals and companies operating across several countries.
Washington, March 21 (IANS) The United States has announced a 30-day sanctions waiver permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea, in a move aimed at easing mounting pressure on global energy supplies triggered by the ongoing conflict with Iran.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday firmly rejected what it described as "baseless claims" circulating on social media that the United States had sought permission from India under the LEMOA pact to launch bombing raids on Iran from the western parts of the country.
Washington, March 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump urged US allies and major global economies to take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, while firmly rejecting calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict.
Tehran, March 21 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a sharp warning to the United Kingdom on Saturday, stating that Tehran will respond if British involvement in the ongoing conflict escalates.
Washington, March 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump asserted that Iran’s military had been “finished,” even as fighting continued and global concerns mounted over oil routes and regional stability.
Washington, March 20 (IANS) The ongoing conflict in Iran is beginning to unsettle US strategic commitments in the Indo-Pacific, as Washington diverts military assets and leadership attention back to the Middle East, a former senior Biden administration official said on Friday.
