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No quick fix to Pakistan’s economic problems: Elizabeth Horst

“We support the arrangement. It provides a breathing space” to Pakistan, Horst said in a conversation with Washington-based Pakistani journalists on Friday.

2023-07-23T09:13:55.040968+00:00 IST

Deadly bar fire in Mexico kills 11, suspect arrested

An instance of bar fire close to the Arizona border in the Mexican state of Sonora has claimed the lives of 11 people on Saturday, reported CNN.

2023-07-23T07:47:13.626663+00:00 IST

UAE, UN explore prospects for cooperation in climate action

Led by Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, and Vice-Chairman of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Majid Al Suwaidi, Director-General and Special Representative of COP28, the UAE delegation presented the country’s development success story and national efforts to achieve a comprehensive, sustainable socio-economic development and accelerate the delivery of the SDGs.

2023-07-23T06:04:08.561105+00:00 IST

FAO launches Action Plan for ambitious climate strategy

The Strategy, which was endorsed in June 2022 by FAO’s executive body, the Council, envisages agrifood systems as sustainable, inclusive, resilient and adaptive to climate change.

2023-07-22T13:35:09.136538+00:00 IST

Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti as first woman as top Navy officer

US President Joe Biden has selected Admiral Lisa Franchetti for the job of Navy’s top officer, which confirmed would make her the first woman in the history of the US Navy to hold the position and also the first woman in the joint chiefs of staff, CNN reported.

2023-07-21T23:23:13.149122+00:00 IST

Donald Trump’s trial in Classified Documents to begin on May 20

The trial of former US President Donald Trump in the Classified Documents case will start on May 20 next year, after the federal judge overseeing the matter set the date on Friday, New York Times reported.

2023-07-21T21:19:09.080275+00:00 IST

Google building AI tool for journalists

Google is developing an Artificial Intelligence tool for news publishers that can generate article text and headlines, highlighting how the technology may soon transform the journalism industry, CNN reported on Thursday.

2023-07-21T01:16:00.327881+00:00 IST

Chinese hackers breach email accounts of US Ambassador to China

In yet another security breach by Beijing, China-based hackers breached the email accounts of the US Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns as part of a recent targeted intelligence-gathering campaign, CNN reported on Thursday citing US officials.

2023-07-20T23:12:03.314270+00:00 IST

US hosts India for Counternarcotics Working Group Meeting

The United States hosted the Indian government at the US Department of State for the fourth annual US-India Counternarcotics Working Group (CNWG) meeting.

2023-07-20T22:34:48.714408+00:00 IST

"Russia must stop playing hunger games...": Ukraine 

By killing the grain deal, Russia demonstrated its true attitude toward global food security, Ukraine said, adding that Moscow must stop playing hunger games with people around the world.

2023-07-20T10:38:47.800790+00:00 IST

US: Kentucky declares state of emergency amid widespread flooding

A state of emergency was declared throughout Kentucky in the US on Wednesday by Governor Andy Beshear (D) as the state, which continues to be battered by heavy downpours, witnessed widespread flooding, according to The Hill.

2023-07-20T06:14:16.406204+00:00 IST

US bill would punish non-US companies found working with entities

Two lawmakers in the United States re-introduced a bill to Congress on Tuesday that would expand US sanctions to include foreign companies that do business with entities that are contributing to human rights violations against ethnic Uyghurs in China's Far West, reported Radio Free Asia.

2023-07-20T03:52:31.327697+00:00 IST

Trump lawyers, prosecutors clash over timing in Classified Docume

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified documents case, Aileen Cannon and the lawyers representing the former President clashed over the timings and trial date of the prosecution, New York Times reported.

2023-07-20T01:13:35.316663+00:00 IST

India's role critical in combating spread of synthetic drugs, say

Stating that India is a global leader in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, US special envoy Uzra Zeya said that New Delhi’s role is critical in combating the spread of synthetic drugs.

2023-07-20T00:56:50.352486+00:00 IST

"There is still strong future with I2U2": White House

White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United States was “extremely successful and important”.

2023-07-19T21:41:19.324250+00:00 IST

US announces 1.3 billion USD military aid package for Ukraine

The US government on Wednesday announced a 1.3 billion USD military aid package for Ukraine — during its ongoing conflict with Russia — including air defence systems and attack drones.

2023-07-19T20:31:17.770435+00:00 IST

India at UN urges immediate return to dialogue in Ukraine issue

Speaking on India's attempts to maintain peace in the region, Kamboj said, "In light of my Prime Minister's repeated engagements with both, it is essential to emphasize that we firmly believe that this is not an era of war. It is with this understanding and spirit that India actively participates in this debate."

2023-07-19T04:02:58.777978+00:00 IST

No lessening of solidarity of Ukraine Defence Contact Group membe

The members of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group remain unified in support of Kyiv in the ongoing conflict with Russia, United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday.

2023-07-19T00:46:22.455572+00:00 IST

UN Security Council holds first meeting on AI threats

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday held its first meeting on the threats artificial intelligence poses to international peace and stability, wherein, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on for creating a new international body to help govern the use of AI.

2023-07-19T00:04:31.246246+00:00 IST

Austin expresses concern over US soldier detained by North Korea

United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin expressed concern over the US soldier who is believed to be detained by North Korea after “willfully and without authorization” crossing the military border.

2023-07-18T23:34:53.977357+00:00 IST

White House declines to comment on probe against Trump

The White House on Tuesday declined to comment on the ongoing probe on former President Donald Trump, and said that President Joe Biden respects the ‘independence’ of the Department of Justice, CNN reported.

2023-07-18T23:01:09.059855+00:00 IST