Can India & China reach a political solution?

The good thing about the nihilistic Indian media narratives — relentlessly negative — over the military standoff in eastern Ladakh is that the government...

Toshakhana case: Will Nawaz Sharif be arrested?

An accountability court (AC) issued non-bailable arrest warrants for former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the Toshakhana case, local media reported on Thursday.  Recently,...

Iraq-US strategic talks set to begin with muted expectations

After months of tensions, Iraq-US strategic talks are to be launched Thursday to reset ties -- but even with a new US-friendly Iraqi premier,...

US minorities taking a lead role in anti-racism efforts

George Floyd's shocking death in police custody has prompted many minority communities across the country to begin reflecting on their role in combating systemic...

Herd immunity in Russia: millions have Covid-19 says new data

As testing ramps up, a growing number of Russians are discovering that they have already had Covid-19. Results show almost 14 percent of people...

US bases named after racists wont be renamed: Trump

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out a change to US military bases named after racists (Civil War Confederate leaders), pushing back on pressure...

US trying to split Russia ahead of vote on new Constitution: Russian official

An influential Russian official has claimed that hostile Western actors and the US are trying to split Russia in the run-up to the July...

Is it safe to use the government’s Covid-19 app?

The federal government on Wednesday said that there was no rhyme or reason for citizens to believe reports of security flaws and bugs in...

Palestinians stranded by coronavirus have no way to go home

Thousands of Palestinians stranded around the world by the coronavirus are still seeking a way home, months after countries closed their borders and grounded...

US Economy future uncertain, warns Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve (Fed) on Wednesday projected a solid rebound for the US economy next year amid optimism that the worst of the coronavirus...

HSBC under fire in UK for its stance on Hong Kong

Asia-focused banking giant HSBC's vocal support for China's controversial Hong Kong security law has not been well received in Britain, the former ruler of...

Christopher Columbus statue beheaded in Boston

A statue of Christopher Columbus in Boston has been beheaded, police said Wednesday, as calls to remove sculptures commemorating colonizers and slavers sweep America...