How does the new US Defense Budget affect South Asia?
News Analysis | On Thursday, the US Congress passed the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) 2018 that allotted $700 billion for defense purposes. The NDAA...
China and Philippines agree to avoid force over South China Sea: Significance?
Jumel G. Estrañero | Statements in international negotiation are challenging to decipher from within. On November 16, China and the Philippines have agreed to avoid...
Brussels enters the debate on good or bad Islam
James M Dorsey | It’s hard to prove beyond doubt a direct causal link between militancy and Saudi-inspired ultra-conservative forms of Sunni Muslim Islam. That...
Pakistan’s indicted Finance Minster finally resigns
News Analysis | Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s resignation has been accepted by the government, sources revealed on Friday morning. Reportedly, Dar had submitted his resignation...
Has PTI MNA Dawar Kundi been expelled from the party?
News Analysis | Pakistan Tehreek –e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Dawar Khan Kundi faces an uncertain future after a barrage of comments against the party performance and...
19-year-old sells her virginity to businessman from Abu Dhabi
A 19-year-old model, Giselle, has retailed her virginity for more than £2 million to a businessman from Abu Dhabi. Her motive was that this...
Will the Islamabad sit-in end peacefully?
News Analysis | The Interior Minister, Ahsan Iqbal, gave the final warning to the protestors in Islamabad to disperse on Friday night. The Islamabad High...
Iran’s good relations with Pakistan and India stops the US from blackmailing the region
Adam Garrie | India-Pakistan relations have become notably unhealthy in the age of Premier Narendra Modi, however, both countries continue to share something which separates...
“Deeply Sorry”: Japanese railway authority apologises after train leaves 20 seconds early
AFP | A Japanese railway operator has issued a deep apology for the "tremendous nuisance" caused by a train departing 20 seconds early, surprising even...
Qatar claims Saudi involvement in Lebanon similar to Gulf Crisis
AFP | Qatar's foreign minister on Friday compared Saudi Arabia's political maneuvers in Lebanon to its boycott of his country and accused Riyadh of a...
Tesla reveals first electric truck
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s first electric semi-truck at an event in Los Angeles that also included the surprise reveal of a new Tesla sports car. The...
Tesla unveils ultra-futuristic sports car: the Roadster
Tesla has unveiled a new Roadster, the latest iteration of its original sports car. It’s the fastest production car ever made, according to Elon...