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US backs Pakistan’s 'right to defend itself' against Afghan attac

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker on Friday (local time) expressed condolences to Pakistan for the lives lost in the recent conflict with Afghanistan and affirmed support for Pakistan's right to defend itself.

2026-02-28T00:55:35.799606+00:00 IST

Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI

US President Trump on Friday (local time) ordered all federal agencies to immediately stop using Anthropic technology amid a growing dispute between the AI company and the Pentagon.

2026-02-28T00:44:46.483615+00:00 IST

Trump floats “friendly takeover” of Cuba as US tightens fuel bloc

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said Cuba is in serious economic trouble, suggesting the possibility of a "friendly takeover", as his administration intensifies pressure on the communist government in Havana through a fuel blockade.

2026-02-27T22:55:47.644575+00:00 IST

“We're not exactly happy”: Trump on nuclear talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he is "not exactly happy" with Iran's handling of negotiations over its nuclear program, stressing that the country cannot possess nuclear weapons.

2026-02-27T22:02:53.143017+00:00 IST

“I would… but I get along with Pakistan”: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he might consider intervening in the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan but emphasized his good relations with Pakistan's leadership.

2026-02-27T19:56:47.116357+00:00 IST

India “strong enough” to hold Pak accountable for nuclear threat

In an interview with ANI, Solaimankhil said India can demand accountability for the millions of lives affected by Pakistan's "terroristic deep state policies", while slamming the country for its dictatorial style of ruling.

2026-02-27T07:49:23.881736+00:00 IST

Pakistan profits from terror: Afghan MP in Exile

The Member of the Afghan Parliament in exile, Mariam Solaimankhil, on Friday stated that Pakistan has been profiting from the "business of terrorism" and creating proxy groups, including the Taliban, which have now turned against Islamabad amid escalating cross-border clashes between the two countries.

2026-02-27T07:22:07.616990+00:00 IST

ETGE urges international action over Beijing’s security policies

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has called on the international community, including relevant United Nations bodies, to take coordinated and principled action in response to what it described as the continued institutionalisation of a coercive security and control system in East Turkistan, also known as Xinjiang, which it refers to as an occupied territory under Chinese rule.

2026-02-27T06:20:19.483176+00:00 IST

HRW urges Pakistan to quash longstanding blasphemy case

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Pakistani authorities to quash the decades-long blasphemy conviction of academic Junaid Hafeez, who has been held in prison for 13 years under the country's strict blasphemy laws, highlighting serious concerns about due process and human rights violations.

2026-02-27T06:03:05.559256+00:00 IST

Hillary Clinton denies knowledge of Epstein crimes in Testimony

"Let me be as clear as I can. I do not," she said. "As I stated in my sworn declaration on January 13, I had no idea about their criminal activities. I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island, homes or offices. I have nothing to add to that."

2026-02-27T04:34:50.156216+00:00 IST

US DOW slams Anthropic CEO after firm rejects AI demands

DOW slams Anthropic CEO after firm rejects AI dema

2026-02-27T04:16:00.664530+00:00 IST

Anthropic cuts off Claude access to CCP-linked firms

US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic has said it cut off access to its AI model Claude for firms linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), forgoing several hundred million dollars in revenue as part of efforts to safeguard America's technological lead.

2026-02-27T03:08:30.519641+00:00 IST

“Great news for America”: Trump after Judge declines to halt

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) hailed a federal judge's decision allowing the White House ballroom project to proceed, calling it "great news for America".

2026-02-26T20:51:16.374419+00:00 IST

US: Speaker Mike Johnson invites daughter of detained Uyghur

During the 2026 State of the Union Address, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson invited Ziba Murat, the daughter of detained Uyghur doctor Gulshan Abbas, as his guest, drawing national attention to her case and the broader human rights concerns surrounding the Uyghur community in China. The development was highlighted in a press release issued by Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU).

2026-02-26T14:18:48.248974+00:00 IST

WEF CEO steps down post links to Epstein get exposed

His resignation from the organizer of the annual summit in Davos, Switzerland, came less than a month after the release of the latest batch of files related to Epstein revealed that Brende, a former foreign minister of Norway, had stayed in contact with Epstein long after he had been convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution.

2026-02-26T14:06:04.135676+00:00 IST

Ex-US Air Force pilot arrested for training Chinese pilot

A statement issued by the US Department of Justice on Wednesday noted that the 65-year-old former pilot faces charges under the US Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and is expected to appear before a Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Indiana today.

2026-02-26T10:48:31.297757+00:00 IST

Mike Fincke’s medical issue prompts early return of SpaceX Crew-1

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has provided additional details on the early return of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

2026-02-26T01:05:02.724824+00:00 IST

Rights groups urge UN High Commissioner Volker Turk to address alleged China crimes at UNHRC

Campaign for Uyghurs and rights groups urged UN High Commissioner Volker Turk to address alleged crimes against humanity by China in his upcoming UNHRC speech. They cited ongoing abuses, lack of updates since the OHCHR report, and recent Hong Kong cases, calling for accountability and transparency.

2026-02-25T14:12:14.015083+00:00 IST

Modi Israel visit to deepen practical ties: Expert

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Israel, Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Wednesday highlighted the significance of the visit, stating that it will further strengthen and deepen the "practical and functional" ties between the two countries.

2026-02-25T07:56:54.338108+00:00 IST

"Americans are paying the price": Virginia Governor

Spanberger began by focusing on rising costs, arguing that trade decisions have directly hurt households and small businesses. "And I know these same conversations are being had all across this country. Because since this president took office last year, his reckless trade policies have forced American families to pay more than $1,700 dollars each in tariff costs. Small businesses have suffered. Farmers have suffered, some losing entire markets. Everyday Americans are paying the price. And even though the Supreme Court struck these tariffs down four days ago, the damage to us, the American people, has already been done."

2026-02-25T05:25:35.773833+00:00 IST

Trump warns Iran in State of the Union address

"My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy - but one thing is certain. I will never allow the world's number one sponsor of terror, which they are by far, to have a nuclear weapon," the US President said.

2026-02-25T04:25:26.913898+00:00 IST