India among top five countries of birth for naturalised US citizens
Washington: The United States welcomed 661,500 new citizens as of June 15 in the fiscal year 2022, with India the second largest country of birth for naturalised American citizens in the first quarter after Mexico. “Throughout our nation’s history, the promise of both life and liberty, and the freedom to pursue happiness, is what has […]
China’s top diplomat visits Myanmar amid opposition protest
Bangkok: China’s top diplomat on Saturday arrived on his first visit to Myanmar since the military seized power last year to attend a regional meeting that the government said was a recognition of its legitimacy and opponents protested as a violation of peace efforts. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will join counterparts from Myanmar, Laos, […]
If Pak, India ever forge peaceful relations, its credit will also go to Lambah: Pakistan’s ex-diplomats
Islamabad, Jul 2 (PTI) Satinder Lambah was an “epitome of diplomacy” and if Pakistan and India can ever forge peaceful relations, its credit will also go to the veteran Indian diplomat, prominent former members of the Pakistani diplomatic community said on Saturday. Lambah, 81, passed away in New Delhi on Thursday. He headed the crucial […]
China’s top diplomat visits Myanmar amid opposition protest
Bangkok: China’s top diplomat on Saturday arrived on his first visit to Myanmar since the military seized power last year to attend a regional meeting that the government said was a recognition of its legitimacy and opponents protested as a violation of peace efforts. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will join counterparts from Myanmar, Laos, […]
Senior Pak journalist assaulted by unidentified men after calling army generals ‘property dealers’
Lahore: A senior Pakistani journalist and political analyst has been assaulted by unidentified masked men, who also tore his clothes, as he left his office here in the Punjab province, a day after he termed Pakistan’s powerful army generals “property dealers”. Ayaz Amir, 73, was returning home late Friday after recording his television show for […]
US ambassador for religious freedom concerned over the treatment of religious communities in India
Washington: The US ambassador at large for international religious freedom Rashad Hussain has voiced concern over the treatment of a number of religious communities in India and said Washington was dealing directly with Indian officials to address the “challenges.” Addressing the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit here on Thursday, Hussain said his father came from […]
Turkey blocks access to Deutsche Welle and Voice of America
Istanbul: Turkey’s media watchdog has banned access to the Turkish services of US public service broadcaster Voice of America and German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, prompting criticism of censorship. The Supreme Board of Radio and Television enforced a February decision requiring international media that air television content in Turkish online to apply for a broadcast license. […]
Indian-origin man arrested in US for alleged USD 45 million investment fraud
Washington: A 50-year-old Indian-origin tech entrepreneur has been arrested in the US for an alleged investment scheme that defrauded more than 10,000 victims of over USD 45 million and netted him several luxury cars and real estate. Neil Chandran, of Las Vegas in Nevada, was arrested on Wednesday in Los Angeles, the Department of Justice […]
Thousands rally in Sudan day after 9 killed during protests
Cairo: Thousands took to the streets Friday in Sudan’s capital, a day after nine people were killed in demonstrations against the country’s ruling generals. The United States and others in the international community condemned the violence in this East African nation, which has been rocked by near-weekly protests since an Oct. 25 coup upended its […]
Pakistan to interrogate Sajid Mir for his role in 2008 Mumbai terror attacks: Official
Lahore: Sajid Majeed Mir, one of the most wanted terrorists and the main handler of the 2008 Mumbai attacks who was once declared dead by Pakistan, will be interrogated by authorities here for his role in the deadly carnage, an official said on Thursday. Mir, 43, a member of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group, […]
