CPEC in doldrums, no work done in last three years

Islamabad/New Delhi (IANS) Chairman of Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee on Planning Salim Mandviwala recently said the Chinese Ambassador and companies had complained about the slow pace of work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)…

S.Korea launches new homegrown submarine

Seoul (IANS) South Korea on Tuesday launched a new 3,000-ton-class homegrown submarine capable of firing ballistic missiles, the third of its kind designed to boost underwater defence capabilities, the Navy said.

A launch ceremony for the new…

Protest in Kathmandu against Chinese land encroachment

Kathmandu (IANS) The Nepal Democratic Youth Association on Tuesday staged a protest in Kathmandu against alleged Chinese land encroachment in the Himalayan nation.

Some media reports in Nepal suggested that China has encroached in Humla district…

Imran's speech at UNGA draws severe criticism

New York (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran khans speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) drew the attention of a large number of Pakistanis, who feel that the UN platform should not just be used for sabre rattling with India and on…

'N.Korean diplomats engaging in illicit financing activities'

Seoul (IANS) North Korean Embassies and diplomatic personnel are engaging in illicit financing activities to fund the country's nuclear and other destructive weapons activities, the media reported on Saturday citing a UK government report as saying.

Quad leaders demand end to support for terrorism, unveil new areas of cooperation

New York (IANS) The leaders of the Quad nations -- the US, Australia, Japan and India -- have denounced the use of terrorist proxies and demanded an end to support for terrorism, while introducing new areas of cooperation, especially in technology.

Pakistan's dilemma in dealing with the US

New York/New Delhi (IANS) Last few months and especially the last few weeks after the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, Pakistan's lies have been revealed time and again.

Islamabad has been consistently denying its close association…

Modi at UNGA: 10 highlights of India's solutions at 'unparalleled' scale

New York (IANS) In a 22-minute address to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi framed the idea of India's power in the context of science, technology, culture and problem-solving capability at an "unparalleled"…

Germany's strategic ties with India get positive spin as ties with China worsen

London (IANS) The German administration spearheaded by the left-of-centre Social Democrats (SPD), an anticipated scenario after Sunday's general election, is unlikely to indicate a major shift in Berlin's policy towards India.

The present…

Cancel culture grips Africa against Chinese investment

New Delhi (IANS) African countries are becoming increasingly wary of Chinese investments with several of them cancelling their contracts on the grounds of being exploitative and unfair deals. Whereas some of the countries have cancelled contracts…