US proposes ban on china-derived software in internet-connected cars

NEW YORK: The US Department of Commerce proposed a new national security initiative on Monday that would ban China-derived software in internet-connected cars in the United States. If enacted, the rule would focus on vehicles that can collect data from drivers and passengers and information on US infrastructure. The rule would prohibit importing or selling […]

Israeli military warns Lebanon residents to evacuate amid escalating strikes on Hezbollah targets

Israeli military warns Lebanon residents to evacuate amid escalating strikes on Hezbollah targets

Residents urged to leave areas housing Hezbollah arms as heavy exchanges of fire raise fears of a broader conflict TEL AVIV: The Israeli military on Monday called on people in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate homes and other buildings where Hezbollah stores weapons and said it was carrying out “extensive strikes” against the militant group. […]

Musk plans to launch five Starship missions to Mars in two years

NEW DELHI: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced plans for approximately five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars within the next two years, aiming to launch during the next Earth-Mars transfer window. Musk shared this timeline on social media platform X, emphasising that the success of these uncrewed flights will dictate the schedule for future crewed missions, […]

Israel raids offices of Al Jazeera in West Bank, orders bureau to shut down

Israel raids offices of Al Jazeera in West Bank, orders bureau to shut down

DUBAI: Israeli troops raided the offices of the satellite news network Al Jazeera in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Sunday, ordering the bureau to shut down amid a widening campaign by Israel targeting the Qatar-funded broadcaster as it covers the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. Al Jazeera aired footage of Israeli troops live on […]

India signs agreements on clean, fair economy under IPEF in USA

India signs agreements on clean, fair economy under IPEF in USA

WASHINGTON: India signed and exchanged the first-of-its-kind agreements focused on Clean Economy, Fair Economy, and the IPEF Overarching arrangement under Indo -Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for prosperity, Ministry of Commerce & industry said on Sunday. These agreements were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on 3-day visit to the US […]

Strong India-Japan ties great for global prosperity: Modi

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries and exchanged views to deepen cooperation further, including defence and security ties and B2B and P2P collaborations. Both the leaders, who met in the US on September 21 on the sidelines of Quad Leaders’ Summit, in […]

India, Australia renew commitment to strengthen cooperation in multilateral fora

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the multilateral fora. Both the leaders, who met on the sidelines of the 6th Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, US, reiterated their commitment to take the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to even greater heights. “Held extensive discussions […]