United Nations, Jan 13 (IANS) As the Ukraine War nears its fourth year, the UN and several Security Council members expressed concern over the latest escalation by Russia, which used a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile that hit targets near the border with NATO member Poland.
Paris, Jan 13 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the custodial death of renowned Bangladeshi musician and Awami League's Cultural Secretary, Prolay Chaki in the Pabna district of Bangladesh, alleging medical negligence.
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) India’s Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, attended a high-level Finance Ministerial meeting hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington to discuss measures to secure and diversify global critical minerals supply chains, particularly rare-earth elements vital for advanced manufacturing and electronics.
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) Republican Congressman Randy Fine has formally introduced the 'Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act', a legislation aimed at giving the Trump administration a legal authority to pursue annexation and eventual statehood for Greenland.
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) Non-citizens who harm police dogs or horses could be barred from entering the United States and deported under a bill approved by the House Judiciary Committee, a move supporters say will strengthen protections for law enforcement animals.
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) A US federal court, in a one of its kind verdicts, has ordered immigration authorities to facilitate the return of an Indian national who was deported to India despite a court order explicitly barring his removal. The judge ruled that the deportation was unlawful and a violation of judicial authority.
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The United States must urgently adopt a coordinated national strategy to develop nuclear energy, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems if it hopes to stay ahead of China in emerging military technologies, according to a new commentary by top aerospace and defence executive Vivek Lall.
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers sought to draw a clear distinction between India and Pakistan in Washington’s strategic calculus, stressing that India — not Pakistan — remains America’s long-term partner in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) A US appeals court has rejected a challenge by Sandeep Singh, a convicted drug trafficker, to his removal from the United States.
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) Influential American lawmakers identified China as the principal strategic adversary of the United States and positioned India as the democratic counterweight critical to maintaining global balance and Indo-Pacific stability.
