Tel Aviv, July 25 (IANS) Pakistan is not governed solely by its elected cabinet - a “cohort of the extended Sharif family” - but by a hybrid political system in which the military remains the ultimate arbiter of national security and a powerful force in civilian politics, a report has stated.
Bucharest, July 25 (IANS) The close bond between people of India and Romania remains the strongest pillar of relations between both countries, President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing members of the Indian community and ‘Friends of India’ in Bucharest on the concluding day of her State Visit to the country.
Kathmandu, July 25 (IANS) Nepal's exports reached a record high in fiscal year 2025-26, which ended in mid-July, but the country's export success is becoming increasingly dependent on a narrow range of products and a single market — India.
Quetta, July 25 (IANS) The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) expressed grave concern over the escalating enforced disappearances of civilians, including women and children, allegedly carried out by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, warning that the practice has become one of the most alarming human rights issues of the 21st century.
Islamabad, July 25 (IANS) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), the ruling party in Sindh staged rallies across the province over what it described as "theft" of water from the Indus River, threatening to intensify the agitation if its concerns remain unaddressed, local media reported.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump declared that he had "given up" on traditional news organisations in favour of social media, while telling journalists gathered at the White House Correspondents' Dinner that they would struggle for audiences once he leaves office.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) used its annual dinner on Friday (local time) to deliver a forceful defence of the First Amendment and the role of a free press, telling President Donald Trump that while criticism of journalists is legitimate, efforts to undermine press freedom threaten a cornerstone of American democracy.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran was seeking talks with Washington but insisted Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, using the White House Correspondents' Dinner to reiterate his administration's position on one of its top foreign policy priorities.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) he would return for next year's White House Correspondents' Dinner, using his first full appearance at the annual event as President to strike a mix of humour, political attacks and an appeal for unity following the shooting that disrupted the previous dinner.
Washington, July 25 (IANS) The Trump administration's plans to overhaul the US scientific research system sparked fresh debate in Congress this week over the future of international researchers and the country's ability to attract global talent, an issue closely watched by thousands of Indian students and scientists pursuing advanced studies and research in the United States.
