Islamabad/Kabul, Feb 22 (IANS) Several Afghan civilians were killed and many others injured after Pakistan carried out airstrikes targeting civilian areas along the volatile border between the two countries.
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) In a decisive signal to the world, the United States and India have unveiled a new AI partnership that rejects what they call the “paralysis of fear” and instead backs a pro-growth, pro-entrepreneurship model to lead the artificial intelligence race.
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) A rapidly intensifying winter storm is set to unleash heavy snow, powerful winds, and coastal flooding across the US Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, prompting blizzard warnings in major cities including New York and Boston, resulting in the cancellation of over 1500 flights, according to US media reports and federal forecasters.
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump raised a newly imposed global tariff to 15 per cent, invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 as reported by The Wall Street Journal, a move that escalates his trade offensive a day after the US Supreme Court struck down much of his earlier tariff regime.
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) President Donald Trump used a White House governors’ dinner to declare what he called a sweeping national turnaround, outline plans for a new ballroom at the presidential residence, and project confidence ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Ottawa, Feb 21 (IANS) Canadian media outlets continue to label Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar as a "Sikh leader", despite his pivotal role in a transnational web of extremism that blended separatism with terrorism, a report said on Saturday.
Quetta, Feb 21 (IANS) Amma Hoori, who waited years for her missing son’s return and passed away carrying that grief on February 16, represents hundreds of mothers in Balochistan bearing the consequences of Pakistani policies and collective punishment.
Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) The recent visit of Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, to India highlighted a subtle blend of opportunity and challenge. Silva noted that India emphasised development and innovation rather than exerting political pressure on Sri Lanka to hold the long-delayed Provincial Council elections, a report said on Saturday.
Islamabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan's creation of a security unit aimed to protect Chinese civilians is the clearest sign of yielding to Beijing's demands, effectively placing Chinese workers on a pedestal above the rest of the local population, a report has highlighted.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Nepal, where parliamentary election is scheduled for March 5, witnessed the beginning of formal campaign activities on February 16 that included public meetings, rallies, use of loudspeakers, among other related exercises, which will end three days before the date of the poll.
