Indian-American scientist’s essay published on NASA EarthData
Washington, Feb 11 - Indian-American scientist Rahul Ramachandran's essay has been published on NASA EarthData website.
Amid political uncertainty, Pak biz tycoons shift business to Dubai
Karachi, Feb 11 - During the past 20 months, Pakistani businessmen and rich individuals have not only been investing heavily in Dubai’s real estate but also establishing export-import trading houses there, media reported.
US lawmakers ask Biden administration not to recognise Pak poll results
Washington, Feb 11 - Several US lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, have urged the Biden administration not to recognise election results of Pakistan until alleged irregularities are investigated, media reported.
Fractured mandate in Pak poll: PML(N) invites MQM(P)
Islamabad, Feb 11 - Amid split mandate in the Pakistan general polls, hectic parleys are on among the political parties to stitch an alliance and form the government.
Hamas data centre: Israel seeks UNRWA chief’s resignation
Tel Aviv, Feb 11 - Foreign Minister of Israel, Israel Kantz and the permanent representative of the country in the United Nations, Gilad Erdan along with a host of other senior leaders have demanded the resignation of Philippe Lazzarini, chief of United Nations
US, UK airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah
Sanaa, Feb 11 - The US and Britain launched new airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, the media reported.
Hungarian president resigns for pardoning accomplice in child abuse case
Budapest, Feb 11 - Hungarian President Katalin Novak has resigned for pardoning a man, who was convicted in 2022, for covering up his boss' sexual crimes against minors.
Iran not looking to expand war in region: FM
Beirut, Feb 11 - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that his country did not want to see an expansion of the war in the region, the media reported.
Afghanistan’s permanent seat in UN must be given to Islamic Emirate: Senior official
Kabul, Feb 11 - Afghanistan's Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, said Afghanistan's permanent seat in the United Nations must be given to the Islamic Emirate, the media reported.
Yemen’s Houthis hold funeral for 17 militants killed in US, UK airstrikes
Sanaa, Feb 11 - Yemen's Houthis held a funeral for 17 militants, who were killed in recent US and British airstrikes, targeting Houthi sites.
Biden’s re-election team hits back at Trump and his counsel
New York, Feb 10 - US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign managers launched a frontal attack on his predecessor Donald Trump's confused state of mind and slurring in his speech in retaliation to his appointee counsel Robert Hur alleging Biden suffered from memory
Imran to decide next PM of Pakistan: PTI Chairman
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar said on Saturday that party founder Imran Khan will decide who will be the next Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Pak Polls: In shock result, Imran’s allies win most seats
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Independent candidates affiliated to jailed Pakistani political leader Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won most of the National Assembly seats in Pakistan’s general elections, delivering a surprise victory in a vote marred by slow count and rigging allegations,
Microsoft ends week with $3.125 tn MCap, becomes most valuable company ever
New York, Feb 10 - Microsoft ended the week with a market capitalisation of $3.125 trillion, the highest for any company ever, Barron’s reported.
Google doubles down on efforts to combat misinformation ahead of EU elections
London, Feb 10 - Google has announced to support the European parliamentary elections by surfacing high-quality information to voters, safeguarding its platforms from abuse and equipping campaigns with the best-in-class security tools and training.
Kamala Harris slams special counsel’s claim about Biden’s age, memory
Washington, Feb 10 - US Vice President Kamala Harris, trusted lieutenant and running mate of President Joe Biden in 2024 presidential elections, is using her outreach and clout with African Americans, Hispanics and Asians and Indians in tandem with the White House working
India, Rwanda hold defence cooperation committee meeting
New Delhi, Feb 9 - India and Rwanda held the first edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in Rwandan capital Kigali, an official statement said on Friday.
Israel-Hamas war: Egyptian officials in Tel Aviv to iron out ceasefire bottlenecks
Tel Aviv, Feb 10 - As the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel continuing with several human casualties, top Egyptian officials have reached Tel Aviv to accelerate ceasefire talks and possible hostage release deal.
Pakistan awaits final poll results; PML(N), PPP hold talks for alliance to form govt
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Even as final results of the Pakistan general elections are awaited, PTI founder Imran Khan and PML(N) supremo Nawaz Sharif have claimed win and delivered victory speeches.
Jaishankar visits Sailani Avenue, named after Indian-origin soldier in Australia
New Delhi, Feb 10 - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Indian community leaders as he visited Sailani Avenue, a street in Australia's Perth city named after Shimla-born soldier Nain Singh Sailani.