CPEC landed Pakistan in $9.5 billion debt trap

IANS | September 22, 2025 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which Islamabad had envisaged as an economic game-changer is actually turning out to be a costly venture as it has failed to achieve its targets and instead landed Pakistan in a $9.5 billion debt trap.

Palestine overshadows UNGA session of world leaders

Arul Louis | September 22, 2025 9:15 AM

United Nations, Sept 22 (IANS) Palestine is overshadowing the General Assembly's annual high-level week when presidents, prime ministers and potentates parade across the hall's green marble podium setting forth their worldview.

UK, Australia, Canada recognise state of Palestine ahead of UNGA session

IANS | September 21, 2025 8:24 PM

London, Sep 21 (IANS) In a coordinated diplomatic move ahead of the high-stakes United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session this week, three major Western countries — the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada — on Sunday formally recognised the State of Palestine, reviving global debate over the long-standing two-state solution.