No nation more important than India: US tech think tank

New Delhi/Washington (IANS) As America seeks to counter a rising China, no nation is more important than India, with its vast size, abundance of highly skilled technical professionals, and strong political and cultural ties with the United States.…

US policeman who pepper sprayed Army officer fired

Washington (IANS) A policeman from the US state of Virginia who pepper sprayed an Army officer at a traffic stop last year has been fired, an official statement confirmed.

The incident, that took place at a gas station in Windsor on December…

Suu Kyi demands in-person meeting with lawyers

Nay Pyi Taw (IANS) Myanmar's former de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted and detained following the February 1 coup, has again demanded a face-to-face meeting with her lawyers at a court hearing held online.

So far, the judiciary…

Russian fighter intercepts US reconnaissance plane

Moscow (IANS) A Russian MiG-31 fighter has intercepted a US reconnaissance plane above the Pacific Ocean, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

Russian airspace control systems detected an air target approaching the Russian state border and a…

Vienna n-talks productive, says US

Vienna/Washington (IANS) A senior US official that the Vienna talks over the Iran nuclear deal were productive, and hoped that Tehran would show a more constructive attitude in discussions scheduled next week.

The indirect talks between the…

US announces Freedom of Navigation Operation in Indian waters

New Delhi (IANS) The US has announced that it conducted the Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP) in Indian waters in the Lakshadweep Islands, leaving the Indian security establishment in a surprise leading to an assessment to ascertain if an operational…

US urges India, Pak to hold table talks

Islamabad (IANS) The US Department of State has called on both India and Pakistan to hold direct talks and resolve pending issues with an aim to normalise relations.

Refraining to comment on the recent approval and then cancellation by Pakistan…

Criticism of armed forces punishable by law in Pak now

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistans National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior has approved a Bill that would punish those who intentionally criticise the countrys armed forces.

The committee has approved the Bill to amend the Pakistan Penal…

Unicef head calls for simplifying Covid vax intellectual property rights

New York (IANS) Unicef Executive Director Henrietta Fore has called for simplifying intellectual property rights governing Covid-19 vaccines in order to make them universally available, but expressed reservations about completely suspending the patents…

Pak to approach IMF for 2nd bailout package

Islamabad (IANS) In a major decision aimed at curbing the worsening financial and economic situation of Pakistan due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced that his government will reach out to the International Monetary…