Dhaka, Dec 18 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation condemned the recent arrest of a senior journalist in Bangladesh under the country’s Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), asserting that the use of “terror legislation” to suppress freedom of expression and association violates international law.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The ban on Dhurandhar by Pakistan and some Gulf nations has not affected its run at the box office. The movie is showing no signs of slowing down, but the ISI has a major problem back in Pakistan.
Washington, Dec 18, (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts under a “Most Favoured Nation” policy has put India’s pharmaceutical industry in focus, as Washington moves to benchmark US drug prices against those paid in other countries.
London, Dec 18 (IANS) An event hosted by a UK Parliamentarian drew attention to the alarming rise of political and religious violence and growing threats to democracy in Bangladesh.
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced a special one-time “Warrior Dividend” payment for members of the American military, saying more than 1.45 million service personnel would receive $1,776 checks before Christmas as part of what he described as a broader economic and national security reset.
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) Asserting that buffalo are essential to America’s heritage, two US lawmakers have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal support for Native American tribes that manage buffalo herds.
Washington, Dec 18, (IANS) US President Donald Trump asserted that tariffs will remain a central pillar of his economic policy, a stance that could complicate trade ties with several nations as Washington presses companies to shift manufacturing to the United States.
Washington, Dec 18, (IANS) India–United States relations in 2025 have been “one of the most complicated” phases in decades, with ties hitting “almost rock bottom” and the relationship currently viewed through a transactional rather than strategic lens by the Trump administration, a top South Asia expert said.
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said his administration has reversed what he described as economic decline and secured the southern border, restoring American strength at home and abroad within the first 11 months of his new term, while placing blame for inflation, migration, and global instability on the previous Democratic administration.
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) India's relationship with the United States in 2025 has been marked by early diplomatic momentum, followed by trade-related friction and geopolitical disagreements, but is now stabilising as both sides look ahead to a potentially more productive 2026, a senior US-based India expert has said.
