Washington, December 13 (IANS) A group of influential US senators have introduved a legislation in the Senate to overturn a Trump administration rule that ends automatic renewals of work permits for certain non
Islamabad, Dec 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s academic culture continues to police and punish women who refuse to comply with the societal expectations of submissiveness. The recent case involving the Vice Chancellor o
Islamabad, Dec 12 (IANS) Despite Pakistan's constitution containing provisions that guarantee fundamental rights to all citizens, the minorities in the country continue to battle several challenges, including d
Beijing/New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) India and China held discussions in Beijing over the past two days where both sides took stock of the exchanges and activities planned for the coming year and New Delhi emphasis
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding meetings with the top leadership, addressing parliament members besides engaging in interactions with the business communities and Indian di
Tokyo, December 12 (IANS): India's Ambassador-designate to Japan Nagma Mohamad Mallick on Friday met Special Advisor to Japanese PM, Uno Yoshimasa, and discussed opportunities for bilateral collaboration."Ambas
Canberra, December 12 (IANS): Global online platform Reddit has filed a High Court challenge against Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s.In filings lodged in the High Court of Australia on Fr
Seoul, December 12 (IANS): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has assessed the country's policy on strengthening its defense capabilities as an "exact" direction to ensure its security amid changes in the global g
Washington, December 12 (IANS): A diplomatic confrontation erupted in the American hemisphere after President Donald Trump criticised his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro over drug-trafficking concerns, prom
Washington, December 12 (IANS) Chinese-made vehicles could become “computers on wheels” capable of spying on Americans, crippling transport networks, and hollowing out the US auto industry, lawmakers and ex
Washington, December 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone at the annual White House Congressional Ball on Thursday night, welcoming Democrats alongside Republicans as he touted economi
Quetta, December 12 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) expressed deep concern over the United States EXIM Bank’s decision to extend $1.25 billion in financing support to Pakistan for the Reko Diq minin
New Delhi, Dec ember11 (IANS): In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on Thursday with both leaders discussing bilateral ties as
Islamabad, December 11 (IANS): The deepening HIV crisis in Pakistan is not only a medical emergency but also demonstrates institutional rot and showcases the consequences of years of neglect, the failure to imp
Kabul, December 11 (IANS): The United Nations (UN) humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has warned that 1.7 million children in Afghanistan are at risk of death due to severe malnutrition and termed the situation as
New Delhi, December 11 (IANS): From oil to rice, the United States refuses to accept any trade that can even hypothetically affect "MAGA" interests. A punitive tariff has already been imposed on India for purch
Kathmandu, December 11 (IANS): Nepal's interim government will take steps toward amending the current constitution, with reforms aimed at ensuring full proportional and inclusive representation based on populat
Washington, December 11 (IANS) Sharp political criticism dominated a major Congressional hearing, with Democrats warning that President Donald Trump’s tariff regime and confrontational approach toward New Del
Washington, December 11 (IANS) Top American Senators heard stark warnings about China's accelerating nuclear expansion and its move toward AI-enabled command systems, with witnesses telling lawmakers that Beiji
Moscow, December 10 (IANS): Russia prioritises lasting and sustainable peace in Ukraine over a ceasefire, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.Addressing a briefing, Peskov said that Russia is w