Islamabad: Pakistan Army on Tuesday rejected accusations by Afghanistan’s Taliban government that it carried out overnight airstrikes in three eastern Afghan provinces, a charge that comes amid worsening tensions fuelled by a surge in militant attacks along the border. The denial followed claims by Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, who in a social media post…
Kathmandu: The CPN-UML led by ousted prime minister K P Sharma Oli on Tuesday registered itself with the Election Commission (EC) to contest the March 5 general election, even as it continues to oppose the polls and demand reinstatement of the dissolved parliament. CPN-UML Central Election Department chief Niraj Acharya, accompanied by senior leaders, visited…
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has a “very nuanced and commonsense opinion” on the issue of H-1B visas and does not support American workers being replaced, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. “The President does not support American workers being replaced,” Leavitt said Monday while talking to reporters in the White House. To…
Dhaka: Several eminent Bangladeshi civil society figures on Monday denounced the arrest of a ‘baul’ singer on charges of “hurting” the public’s sentiments and the subsequent Islamist attack on fellow mystic minstrels in the past few days. They claimed that religious strife had increased since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government. “In the period…
New York/Washington: India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Monday met with Congressman Jay Obernolte and highlighted opportunities for stronger bilateral cooperation in science, technology, AI, and innovation. “Enjoyed my conversation with Rep. @JayObernolte, Chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Research and Technology Subcommittee. Highlighted opportunities for stronger US-India cooperation in…
Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday departed for New Delhi after attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit and holding bilateral meetings with various world leaders here. “After successfully concluding his engagements at the G20 Summit and meetings with world leaders, PM Narendra Modi departs from Johannesburg, South Africa,” Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…
Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian counterpart Mark Carney here on Sunday and they agreed to unlock the potential for deeper cooperation in defence and space sectors, besides advancing ties in areas such as trade, investment, technology and energy. “Had a very productive meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada,” Modi said in…
Johannesburg: India and Italy on Sunday announced a joint initiative for cooperation in combating financing of terrorism, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni here and discussed ways to bolster bilateral ties in several areas, including trade, defence and security. During the meeting on the sidelines of the G20…
Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the reform of the UN Security Council was no longer an option, but a necessity and asserted that the India-Brazil-South Africa troika should send a clear message for changes to institutions of global governance. Addressing the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) leaders summit here, Modi said at a time…
Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the reform of the UN Security Council was no longer an option, but a necessity, and asserted that the India-Brazil-South Africa troika should send a clear message for changes to institutions of global governance. Addressing the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) leaders summit here, Modi said at a time…
