NATO warns Russia against ‘dirty bomb’ pretext

NATO warns Russia against ‘dirty bomb’ pretext

MOSCOW: Russia must not escalate the conflict in Ukraine with false claims that Kyiv is planning to unleash a so-called “dirty bomb”, the head of NATO has warned. Jens Stoltenberg weighed in following Moscow’s repeated allegations that Ukraine could deploy such a weapon, sparking fears Russia could use one and blame Kyiv. The head of […]

US says no indication Russia has decided to use nukes in Ukraine

US says no indication Russia has decided to use nukes in Ukraine

WASHINGTON: The United States has no indication that Russia has decided to use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine, including a so-called “dirty bomb,” a senior military official said . Moscow has repeatedly warned in recent days that Ukraine could employ a dirty bomb — which spreads nuclear, chemical or biological material via conventional […]

Pakistan to probe killing of journalist in Kenya

Pakistan to probe killing of journalist in Kenya

Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Tuesday decided to set up a judicial commission to probe the killing of prominent journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya. Sharif was shot dead in Kenya by the local police on Sunday night, with an official police statement later expressing regrets on the unfortunate incident . Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in […]

Elizabeth Jones appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at US Embassy in New Delhi

WASHINGTON: The Joe Biden administration has appointed senior foreign service officer Elizabeth Jones as the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the US Embassy in New Delhi to advance and expand the most “consequential” bilateral partnership in the world, an official announcement has said. Jones, 74, who was the coordinator for Afghan relocation efforts recently, will […]

British PM Sunak says he has been elected to fix ‘mistakes’ made by his predecessor

London: Newly-appointed British Prime Minster Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that he has been elected to fix some of the “mistakes” made by his predecessor as he promised to place “economic stability and confidence” at the heart of his government’s agenda. The 42-year-old devout Hindu formally took charge as Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister after […]

Was able to become US vice prez because of my mother: Kamala Harris

Washington: United States Vice President Kamala Harris attributed her success to the dedication, determination and courage of her Indian American mother. Harris is the first Indian-origin vice president of the US. It is because of her dedication, her determination and her courage that I stand before you as vice president of the United States, Harris […]

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak will become UK’s next PM after rivals drop out of race

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak will become UK’s next PM after rivals drop out of race

LONDON: Rishi Sunak has won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party and will become Britain’s next prime minister — the third in seven weeks, and the fifth Prime Minister since 2016. The former Treasury chief will be Britain’s first leader of color, and faces the task of stabilizing the party and country […]

India, Pakistan on cusp of history to share pride as Sunak likely to be first non-White British PM

India, Pakistan on cusp of history to share pride as Sunak likely to be first non-White British PM

Islamabad: With Rishi Sunak on the threshold of becoming the first non-White Prime Minister of Britain, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are on the cusp of history to share a pride, though none of them played a role in it. Sunak’s grandparents originated from British India but their birthplace Gujranwala lies in modern day Pakistan’s Punjab […]

German lawmakers oppose China military threats toward Taiwan

German lawmakers oppose China military threats toward Taiwan

Taipei: Any changes to the China-Taiwan relationship must come about peacefully, a visiting German lawmaker said on Monday, two days after China’s ruling Communist Party wrote its rejection of Taiwan independence into its charter. A German parliamentary delegation focusing on human rights met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen at her office on Monday. The lawmakers expressed […]

Ethnic group says Myanmar air attack kills 60 at celebration

Bangkok: Air strikes by Myanmar’s military killed more than 60 people, including singers and musicians, attending an anniversary celebration of the Kachin ethnic minority’s main political organisation, members of the group and a rescue worker said Monday. The reported attack comes three days before Southeast Asian foreign ministers are to hold a special meeting in […]