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…

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…

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…

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"…

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…

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.

'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.

Imran Khan is also a puppet: Taliban spokesman

New Delhi (IANS) A Taliban spokesperson has lashed out at Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, describing him as a 'puppet' who was 'not elected by the people of Pakistan'.

The spokesperson in an interview urged Pakistan not…

Beijing seeks security of labourers, projects in Pak

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan and China have agreed to keep unchanged the tariff and tax policies relating to power sector contracts and arrest and prosecute the attackers of the July 14 bus tragedy at Dasu at the earliest, Dawn news reported.

Speaking…

Amid row with France, Blinken says US 'strongly supports' Paris-New Delhi ties

New York (IANS) The US strongly supports France strengthening ties with India, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said amid a diplomatic row between Washington and Paris over their roles in the Indo-Pacific region.

"Both France and the US…