Diamonds, girlfriends, illicit lobbying: The fall of a former ambassador
When Richard G. Olson Jr. retired from the State Department in 2016, he was lauded by colleagues for an illustrious, 34-year career that included high-profile…
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G20 gathers in India, without China’s Xi
New Delhi: US President Joe Biden and other G20 leaders gathered in New Delhi on Friday for their annual summit, as deep divisions between heavyweight members…
North Korea unveils first tactical, nuclear-armed submarine
SEOUL: North Korea has launched its first operational “tactical nuclear attack submarine” and assigned it to the fleet that patrols the waters between the…
Report reveals dilemma of 840,000 Afghans awaiting resettlement assistance in US
WASHINGTON: A recent report by the State Department’s inspector general has shed light on the plight of over 840,000 Afghans who have applied for a resettlement…
UN rights experts call Iran’s draft hijab law amounts to ‘gender apartheid’
UNITED NATIONS, A group of UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts Friday expressed grave concern on Friday over a proposed law in Iran sanctioning new…
Jaya Verma Sinha becomes India’s first woman CEO and Chairperson of Railway Board
In a historic appointment, the Indian government has named Jaya Verma Sinha as the first female CEO and Chairperson of the Railway Board, the supreme…
OIP: Non-Aligned Movement role for global peace urged
JAKARTA: The ongoing international Online Internship Program co-organized by the Indonesian Embassy and the Bahria University, Islamabad, held its Session 12 on…
96-Hour Saudi visa for BD, Pakistani travelers
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, the spiritual heartland of Islam, is initiating pivotal changes to enhance the experience for millions of Muslim pilgrims worldwide. Dr.…
Hindu teacher’s mistreatment to Muslim student in India sparks outrage
MUMBAI – A humiliating treatment meted out to a seven-year-old Muslim student by a Hindu teacher has sparked outrage in India with people demanding her…
China reacts strongly to release of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water
Bloomberg: I had a question about China’s announcement today that it would halt the import of all Japanese fish to protect the lives and health of Chinese…