Trump takes dig at PM Modi for funding ‘library’ in strife-torn Afghanistan
Washington, Jan 3 : US President Donald Trump took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for funding a “library” in Afghanistan, saying it is of no use in the war-torn country as he criticised India and others for not doing enough for the land-locked nation’s security. Though the US has been pressing India to send […]
Saudi prosecutor seeks death sentences as Khashoggi murder trial opens
Riyadh, Jan 3 : Saudi Arabia’s attorney general sought the death penalty for five of 11 defendants charged with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as their high-profile trial opened in Riyadh on Thursday. All 11 accused were present with their lawyers at the opening hearing in the capital, according to a statement by the attorney […]
Trump ‘looks forward’ to meeting new Pakistan leadership
Washington, Jan 3 : US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants a “great relationship” with Pakistan and is looking forward to meeting the new leadership in that country. Trump told his Cabinet colleagues in the same meeting that he has ended USD 1.3 billion in aid to Pakistan because “this South Asian country houses […]
On first day of 2019, estimated 395,000 babies born worldwide, most in India: UNICEF
United Nations, Jan 2 : More than 395,000 babies were expected to have born around the world on New Year’s Day, with India estimated to record the highest number of these births at nearly 70,000, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said. As the calendar flips to 2019, about 395,072 babies will be born around the […]
China building ‘most advanced’ naval warships for Pakistan: Report
Beijing, Jan 2: China is building the first of four “most advanced” naval warships for its “all-weather ally” Pakistan as part of a major bilateral arms deal to ensure among other things “balance of power” in the strategic Indian Ocean, state media reported. Equipped with modern detection and weapon systems, it will be capable of […]
White House dismisses Democrat plan to end govt shutdown
Washington, Jan 2 : The White House Wednesday rejected a proposal put forward by the opposition Democratic party to end the protracted partial government shutdown, asserting that any plan without a provision for funding US President Donald Trump’s long-promised border wall is a “non-starter”. The over 10-day long partial government shutdown starting on December 22 has […]
Ending country cap in Green Cards may allow India, China to dominate path to US citizenship: Report
Washington, Jan 2 : Eliminating the country quota from the most sought-after Green Cards will end the current discrimination in the US labour market, but would allow countries like India and China to dominate the path to American citizenship, according to the latest Congressional report. Having a Green Card allows a person to live and […]
Three wounded in Manchester knife attack: UK police
London, Jan 1 : A man, a woman and a police officer were being treated for knife injuries, police said Monday, after a stabbing at a railway station in the British city of Manchester. Witness Sam Clack, 38, a BBC radio producer, said he heard the suspect shouting “Allah” before and during the attack. He […]
Trump signs legislation enhancing US leadership in Indo-Pacific region into law
Washington, Jan 1 : US President Donald Trump signed into law a legislation Monday aimed at enhancing America’s leadership in the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening multifaced ties with India and calling out Chinese actions that “undermine” the rules-based international system. Recognising the vital role of the strategic partnership between the United States and India in promoting […]
Afghan Taliban says ‘post-occupation’ discussed with Iran
Kabul, Jan 1 : The Taliban discussed Afghanistan’s “post-occupation situation” with Iran in their latest meeting, the group said Tuesday, as Tehran makes a more concerted and open push for peace ahead of a possible US drawdown. The remarks come after Iran confirmed Monday that the Taliban had visited Tehran for a second round of […]
