Iran warns of response to potential attacks on ships
Tehran, Feb 14 - A top Iranian military commander has said if the enemies target the country's ships, Iran's armed forces will definitely respond.
US inflation touches 3.1% leaving doubts over whether Fed will resort to rate cuts
New York, Feb 14 - Inflation in the US, which cooled in January, rose again exceeding Wall Street’s expectations, signalling that the Federal Reserve might hold back its reported move to cut interest rates.
Putin plans to double troops along NATO border
Washington, Feb 13 - Estonia Foreign Intelligence Service on Tuesday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to double his military deployment along the NATO border with the Baltic states and Finland as part of Moscow's potential assault on a long term basis
US stocks tumble on inflation data
New York, Feb 13 - US stocks tumbled on Tuesday after fresh data revealed that inflation eased somewhat, but stayed stubborn in January.
Russia fired advanced hypersonic missile for first time, claims Ukraine
Kiev, Feb 13 - Ukraine has claimed it has evidence that Russia fired an advanced hypersonic missile -- one that experts say is almost impossible to shoot down -- for the first time in the almost two-year-old war, a media report said.
Pak stock market slumps for third straight session as investors seek political clarity
Karachi, Feb 13 - The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued to slide for the third consecutive session on Tuesday since the February 8 general elections, as lack of political clarity post polls saw the benchmark KSE-100 index shed close to 1,400 points, a
PTI to seek justice from courts against Feb 8 poll ‘rigging’: Imran
Rawalpindi, Feb 13 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will challenge the results of the February 8 general elections in the Supreme Court, said party founder Imran Khan during an informal talk with the media in Adiala jail, a media report said.
Sri Lanka’s general election in 2025
Colombo, Feb 13 - Sri Lanka's general election will be held in 2025 and the presidential election will be held within mandated period, the President's Media Division (PMD) said on Tuesday.
Light aircraft crashes in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 13 - A light aircraft crashed in Kapar, Klang of Selangor State in Malaysia on Tuesday, local media reported.
Nepal importing over 3 lakh roses from India for Valentine’s Day
Kathmandu, Feb 13 - As demand for red roses surge ahead of the Vakentine's day, Nepal is importing over 3 lakh stems of long-stem roses from India.
Shruti Gupta to head Visa’s commercial & money movement solutions in India, S. Asia
Mumbai, Feb 13 - Digital payments giant Visa on Tuesday announced the appointment of Shruti Gupta as Vice President and Head, commercial and money movement solutions (CMS), for India and South Asia.
India is Bangladesh’s largest export destination in Asia: Indian High Commissioner
Dhaka, Feb 13 - Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma said New Delhi was today Dhaka's largest export destination in Asia, and hoped that better connectivity links and new measures like trade in Indian Rupee will further enhance exports to India.
Guterres calls for resolving Pakistan poll disputes through legal means
United Nations, Feb 13 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for resolving the Pakistan election disputes through legal means.
Indian-American Meera Joshi named to serve on NYC’s MTA Board
New York, Feb 13 - Indian-American Meera Joshi has been nominated by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to serve on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board.
Israel-Hamas war: Mossad Chief to reach Cairo for ceasefire talks
Tel Aviv, Feb 13 - Israel's spy agency Mossad chief David Barnea will reach Cairo this week for a peace talk with third party negotiators including the US, Qatar and Egypt for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas for release of hostages.
UPI’s arrival in Sri Lanka, Mauritius to boost cross-border commerce, tourism: Industry
New Delhi, Feb 12 - The launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a significant step in establishing India’s global leadership in fintech and payments innovation, the industry said on Monday.
Nawaz continues to be in PM’s race
Islamabad, Feb 13 - PML(N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, who had expressed his wish to become the Prime Minister for the fourth time prior to the February 8 polls, is still not out of the Prime Minsiter's race, local media reported.
Indian-American Sonali Korde takes oath as assistant to USAID administrator
New York, Feb 13 - Indian-American Sonali Korde took oath as assistant to the Administrator of USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) on Monday.
Vital food supplies for Gaza blocked due lack of Israel’s approval: UNRWA
Gaza, Feb 13 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has said that vital food supplies for the Gaza Strip are blocked from entry due to the lack of Israeli approval.
US records about 15,000 deaths from flu this season: CDC
Los Angeles, Feb 13 - There have been at least 22 million flu illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 15,000 deaths from flu so far this season in the US, according to the latest data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).