London, Oct 22 (IANS) In the shadowy corridors of Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s military establishment has once again begun its familiar geopolitical dance. But this time it seems to be turning toward the United States while leaving its “all-weather ally,” China, out in the cold.
Riyadh, Oct 22 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has abolished the five-decade old Kafala labour sponsorship system that allowed Kafala (employers) to have inhuman control over employees, including seizing travel documents and taking decision on when they could change their jobs or leave the country, reports confirmed on Wednesday.
Moscow, Oct 22 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit in South Africa, Presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Wednesday. He said that Moscow will be represented at the "worthy level" at the G20 gathering.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) After Washington imposed steep tariffs on trade partners, American farmers are facing several constraints, including increased costs, shifting markets, and mixed impacts on different agricultural sectors.
Islamabad, Oct 22 (IANS) Tomatoes are being sold at Rs 600 per kilogramme in Pakistan's Rawalpindi as vegetable prices continue to soar in the entire country due to the ongoing tensions along the Pak-Afghan border, local media reported on Wednesday.
Quetta, Oct 22 (IANS) Security personnel in Pakistan's Kalat recently held a protest against Balochistan government's decision to integrate the Levies Force into the police department, local media reported.
Kabul, Oct 22 (IANS) The Taliban regime in Afghanistan on Wednesday highlighted that the agreement with Pakistan completely emphasises ceasefire, mutual respect, the avoidance of attacks on each other's security forces, civilians, and facilities.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Recent unrest in some African countries has highlighted the security, political and community-relations risks facing some Chinese businesses operating on the continent. China’s overseas engagement — often centred on infrastructure finance and trade under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) — has expanded market access and built roads, railways and energy projects, according to a new report.
Vilnius, Oct 22 (IANS) Vilnius airport in Lithuania was shut overnight after dozens of cigarette-smuggling balloons were sighted in its airspace, according to the country's National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC).
Tokyo, Oct 22 (IANS) In a significant demonstration of growing maritime cooperation between India and Japan, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate, participated in the sea phase of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25).
