Trump’s Pakistan policy overlooks costly pitfalls ahead

IANS | August 20, 2025 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s announcement to collaborate with Pakistan on oil exploration and mining is an "unforced error" that could cost substantial amounts of money, as past attempts to uncover oil deposits in the country have repeatedly failed to yield results, according to an article.

Eleven killed in rain-related incidents in Pakistan's Karachi

IANS | August 20, 2025 3:15 PM

Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) At least 11 people were killed and 10 were injured in Pakistan's Karachi as heavy downpours flooded major roads, submerged underpasses, and paralysed daily life in the country, according to local media reports.

New depth and substance in our diplomacy: India's envoy to Japan

IANS | August 20, 2025 3:05 PM

Tokyo, Aug 20 (IANS) Asserting that there is new depth and substance in Indian diplomacy, India's Ambassador to Japan Sibi George on Wednesday highlighted that New Delhi's relationship with almost every country has progressed significantly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.