Beijing, Feb 13 (IANS) China’s pension crisis stems from demographic, economic, and institutional changes, rather than a single policy failure. The decision made in the coming years will shape the… Continue reading China faces looming pension crisis amid ageing population: Report
United Nations, Feb 12 (IANS) A United Nations terrorism monitoring team has contradicted Pakistan’s assertion that the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is “defunct”, noting in a recent report that the group remains… Continue reading UN panel counters Pakistan’s ‘JeM defunct’ claim, notes group’s Red Fort attack
New Delhi/Ottawa, Feb 12 (IANS) India and Canada are not linked by geography or alliance structures but by economic complementarity and shared global governance interests – ties that have historically… Continue reading Canadian PM Carney’s India visit may mark new phase in bilateral ties: Report
Hanoi, Feb 12 (IANS) Highlighting that India is negotiating a major fighter aircraft deal with France to purchase 114 Dassault Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), a report… Continue reading India-France Rafale deal to uplift indigenous aerospace industry: Report
Islamabad, Feb 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has admitted that the Gulf countries have stopped issuing visas to Pakistanis as mafia groups continue to export “beggars” to these… Continue reading Gulf nations have stopped issuing visas to Pakistanis due to begging mafia, admits Khawaja Asif
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Two Pakistani nationals have been indicted in Chicago for their alleged roles in a $10 million healthcare fraud scheme that prosecutors say siphoned funds from medicare… Continue reading US: Two Pakistani nationals indicted in $10 million healthcare fraud
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The National Security Strategy (NSS) of US President Donald Trump’s administration serves as a wake-up call for Southeast Asia, signalling that the US may no longer… Continue reading US no longer interested in containing China in Southeast Asia: Report
Male, Feb 11 (IANS) Bangladesh’s radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami’s recent statements and manifesto expose a striking contradiction, projecting an image of inclusivity and protection for women, while its longstanding regressive… Continue reading Bangladesh: Jamaat’s promises on women empowerment mask enduring regressive attitude
Wellington, Feb 11 (IANS) The recent appointment of New Zealand’s First Resident Defence Advisor to India underscores the growing bilateral partnership between the two nations. A Royal New Zealand Navy… Continue reading New Zealand strengthens strategic partnership with India through key defence appointment
Dhaka, Feb 11 (IANS) With Bangladesh heading for polls on Thursday, election rules strictly prohibit exploiting religious sentiments for gaining electoral advantage, yet the parties and candidates from across the… Continue reading Bangladesh: BNP and Jamaat trade religious slurs ahead of election
Islamabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Pakistan presents an interesting scenario, where whistleblower protections are inadequate, weak and only symbolic, thus showcasing longstanding failures in political accountability, contractual implementation and regulatory independence,… Continue reading Pakistan has structurally inadequate whistleblower protection framework: Report
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) The United States and India should anchor their partnership in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to counter authoritarian models and shape the global digital order, according… Continue reading US, India should forge AI tech compact: Report
