Japan claims China ‘escalating’ military actions
Tokyo | Japan’s defence chief on Monday warned the country faces a tough security environment, with China and Russia stepping up military activity and North Korea...
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US continues to press Pakistan to ‘indiscriminately’ target terror groups
Washington | The US continues to press Pakistan to “indiscriminately target” all terrorist groups, including the Haqqani Network, the Pentagon said on Sunday, claiming that recent...
Pentagon seeks to reprogramme USD 300 Million meant for Pakistan
Washington | The Pentagon has sought Congressional determination to reprogramme USD 300 million of its Coalition Support Fund (CSF) for Pakistan because of the latter’s “lack...
Americans bid McCain solemn farewell with US Capitol honour
Washington, Sep 1 (AFP) Americans paid their final respects Friday to John McCain as the national icon lay in state in the US Capitol as part...
“Shape up or we’ll quit”, Trump tells World Trade Organization
Washington| President Donald Trump has threatened to pull the United States out of the World Trade Organisation if it does not “shape up.” His remarks, made...
US to stop aid to Palestinian refugee agency
Washington | The Trump Administration has announced an end to all funding to the United Nations Palestine Refugee Agency (UNRWA), alleging it to be “irredeemably flawed”....
Donald Trump warns of ‘violence’ if Democrats win midterm elections
Washington | President Donald Trump urged evangelical leaders this week to get out the vote ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and warned of “violence” by...
2+2 dialogue an indication of deepening strategic partnership: US
Washington | The maiden two-plus-two dialogue between India and the United States scheduled in New Delhi next week is an indication of the deepening strategic partnership...
Interpol rejects request for Musharraf’s arrest: Pakistan govt
Islamabad | The Interpol has rejected Pakistan’s request to arrest General Pervez Musharraf as it does not want to interfere in cases of political nature, the...
US extends suspension of premium processing for H-1B visas
Washington | The US has extended the temporary suspension of premium processing for H1-B visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, as part of its efforts to...