Imran Khan faces illegal funding probe in US; sold gifts from Gulf countries

New Delhi (IANS) PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal has claimed that interim Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing an illegal funding probe in the US and this was the reason that he has resorted to anti-Americanism and made claims about a foreign-funded…

SL Prez refuses to resign despite public demand & losing majority

Colombo (IANS) Despite the week-long public protests across Sri Lanka and losing the majority in Parliament, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday refused to give up power.

The President's party Chief whip and reappointed Highway Minister…

Spain to expel 27 Russian diplomats

Madrid (IANS) Spain will expel 27 Russian diplomats and embassy staff in the next few days, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has said.

Albares told journalists on Tuesday that Yuri Korchagin, the Russian Federation's ambassador in Madrid,…

Chinese presence in Pak waters, country's top naval brass in 'self-help mode'

New Delhi (IANS) The Pakistan Navy has spared no effort to portray itself as a credible regional maritime force, with formidable growth planned in the coming years. Media briefs stated that the Pakistan Navy would soon induct a slew of new frigates,…

SL military warns of tough action against violent protesters

Colombo (IANS) Amid mounting protests and vandalisation of properties of politicians, Sri Lanka's military on Tuesday warned the protesters of severe action if they resort to violence.

Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal…

USD reaches over 300 against SL rupee for first time

Colombo (IANS) Sri Lankan banks on Tuesday said the US dollar reached over 300 against the country's rupee, LKR, for the first time, as the island nation is facing a severe economic crisis with the shortage of foreign exchange.

Local media…

US clarifies India's Russian oil purchases minuscule; energy payments not under sanctions

New York (IANS) Given the clamour in some US media and among politicians criticising India for buying oil from Russia, President Joe Biden's spokesperson Jen Psaki has clarified that its imports were minuscule and energy payments did not come…

Sri Lankan ruling party loses majority in Parliament

Colombo (IANS) President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's ruling party, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on Tuesday lost its majority in Parliament as 42 MPs announced they would sit independently.

Among the 42 MPs, 14 are from Sri Lanka Freedom…

'Imran Khan playing US card to build up his support base'

Islamabad (IANS) Lisa Curtis, a regional expert who served under the former American administrations, has said that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is trying to play a "US card" to build up his support base.

"It's highly unlikely that…

Pak Prez writes to Imran, Shehbaz for caretaker PM's appointment

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan President Arif Alvi has sent letters to Prime Minister Imran Khan and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif seeking suggestions for the appointment of a caretaker Prime Minister.

The process…