US, India to hold diplomatic consultations: State Dept

New York (IANS) The US diplomat in charge of political affairs is visiting India for consultations with the External Affairs Ministry in New Delhi, according to the State Department.

During her visit, Under Secretary of State for Political…

Okinawa demands explanation from Japanese govt on new security documents

Tokyo (IANS) Governor of Japan's Okinawa prefecture Denny Tamaki has requested a detailed explanation from the government in Tokyo on its plan to strengthen defence forces in the southwest region, which was mentioned in the updated security documents.

Indian-American astronaut nominated for promotion to US Air Force brigadier general

New York (IANS) US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari on the moon mission team for promotion to an Air Force brigadier general, according to the Defence Department.

The nomination announced on Thursday will…

Indian-American Republican Party challenger picking up support to head party

New York (IANS) Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon, who is mounting an insurgent campaign against the party's leadership, is picking up support in her bid to head the party at a pivotal moment when former President Donald Trump's future hangs…

Two Chinese warplanes entered KADIZ earlier this week: S.Korean military

Seoul (IANS) Two Chinese fighter jets flew through the overlapping parts of the air defence identification zones of South Korea and China earlier this week, prompting the military here to put its warplanes on standby, officials here said on Friday.

Pak to recover plots from influential people as austerity measures

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistans National Austerity Committee (NAC) has suggested that multiple plots of land be reclaimed from individuals in positions of power and influence, such as civil and military bureaucrats, judges, and other members of society,…

India, Pakistan came 'too close' to nuclear conflagration: Pompeo

New York (IANS) India and Pakistan came "too close" to a nuclear conflagration during the 2019 confrontation with both sides believing the other was preparing to deploy nuclear weapons, according to former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

He…

Chinese hackers attack 12 S.Korean academic institutions

Seoul (IANS) South Korea's internet safety watchdog said on Wednesday a Chinese hacking group has launched a cyberattack against 12 South Korean academic institutions.

The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) said the attackers hacked…

7 dead in 2nd California shooting within days

San Francisco (IANS) At least seven people were shot dead by a gunman in California, just two days after one of the deadliest mass shooting incident in the US state just two days ago that claimed 10 lives.

Monday's attack occurred at two…

Imran calls for fresh protests against appointment of caretaker CM in Punjab

Islamabad (IANS) Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has called for fresh round of protests against the decision to appoint Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi as the caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, the country's largest…