'China's aggression opened India's eyes to strategic cooperation'

New York (IANS) As US President Joe Biden prepares for a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders of the Quad, the top American commander in the Indo-Pacific region has said that China's aggression has opened New Delhi's…

Israel lifts ban on entry of foreign nationals

Tel Aviv (IANS) Israel has lifted the ban on entry of foreign nationals into the country, according to a statement issued by the Population and Immigration Authority.

In a statement on Monday, the Authority said the decision, first announced…

Harry, Meghan accuse UK royals of racism in Oprah interview

Los Angeles (IANS) Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle claimed she felt alone fighting constant media speculation and "falsehoods perpetuated" by "the firm", her description for the British royal family, ever since her marriage to the Prince Harry in…

'China is not 10 feet tall'

New Delhi (IANS) "China is not 10 feet tall", and alarmism is undermining American strategy towards Beijing, says Ryan Hass, Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution.

Writing in Foreign Affairs, Hass…

Nepal SC annuls unification of NCP factions

Kathmandu (IANS) In a surprise and unexpected decision, Nepal's Supreme Court on Sunday annulled the unification of the ruling Nepal Communist Party's factions and paved the way for them to be divided into two separate parties.

Passing…

China talks peace, partnership, prosperity with India

New Delhi/Beijing (IANS) China on Sunday talked peace, partnership and prosperity with India, insisting that it is committed to settling the boundary dispute with New Delhi through dialogue and consultations.

After troops of both countries…

Imran secures vote of confidence

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday secured a vote of confidence in the National Assembly (NA) or the lower house of Parliament, dashing the opposition's hopes to challenge the legitimacy of the incumbent government.

California theme parks, stadiums to reopen

Los Angeles (IANS) Theme parks and stadiums in the US state of California will reopen as early as April 1 with capacity restrictions and other safety modifications, local authorities said.

Theme parks, including Disneyland and Universal Studios,…

US again condemns terrorists seeking to infiltrate LoC

New York (IANS) The US has reiterated its condemnation of terrorists infiltrating the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that it was "very closely" following the developments there.

State Department spokesman Ned Price said…

Imran to seek confidence vote after shocking defeat

Islamabad (IANS) After witnessing the shocking defeat of a ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate in this week's Senate polls, Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought a vote of confidence from Parliament on Saturday, which is being seen…