Bilawal Bhutto promises end to traditional politics while carrying on family legacy

Hamza Ameer | February 4, 2024 9:12 AM

Islamabad, Feb 4 (IANS) PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the former foreign minister of Pakistan and the heir to the Bhutto family with a legacy of political history, struggles and sacrifices, is geared up to disseminate a parallel political narrative, which aims to introduce a way out of the polarised politics of hate and revenge, making him a strong candidate in the February 8 general elections in the country.

Ballot 2024: What do Indian-American voters want

Meenakshi Iyer | February 4, 2024 8:17 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A robust economy, safety and security of citizens, fixing the southern border crisis, and thriving relations with India are some of the demands put forth by the nearly four-million-strong Indian-American community as the US rolls up its sleeves for Ballot 2024.

Biden wins first Democratic primary in march to second term

Yashwant Raj | February 4, 2024 7:29 AM

Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) US President Joe Biden kicked off his inevitable claim on the Democratic nomination for the president post with a win in the first of the party’s primaries held in South Carolina, a state that had changed the trajectory of his 2020 campaign.

Hamas leaders in rift over ceasefire, hostage deal

IANS | February 3, 2024 7:52 AM

Tel Aviv, Feb 3 (IANS) Even as negotiations and discussions are taking place at several places including Paris, Cairo and Doha for a pause in the fight between Hamas and Israel, a rift between senior Hamas leaders is putting the ceasefire on hold.