Trial for US actor accused of attack hoax begins
The trial of a US actor accused of fabricating a hate crime against himself kicked off Monday in Chicago with jury selection.
Former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett was accused in 2019 of…
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Biden snubs China, invites Taiwan to democracy summit
REUTERS: US President Joe Biden may have taken tensions with China to a new level altogether by snubbing Beijing and instead, inviting Taiwan to a deomcracy summit.
The first-of-its-kind…
US says it will resume talks with Taliban next week
The United States will resume talks with the Taliban next week in Qatar, addressing among other issues the fight against terrorism and the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
The American…
Satellite attack: the mounting arms race in space
Last year a US general made an ominous revelation: two Russian satellites in orbit were stalking a US spy satellite high above the earth.
It wasn't clear if the Cosmos satellites could…
Biden, Xi at loggerheads on Taiwan in lengthy virtual summit
US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping traded strong warnings on the future of Taiwan at a virtual summit meant to establish "guardrails" against conflict between their rival…
Troika Plus calls for inclusive govt in Afghanistan
The countries participating in the Troika Plus meeting here Thursday called on the Taliban to take steps for an inclusive and representative government in Afghanistan besides agreeing to…
Muttaki arrives in Pakistan to participate in Troika plus meeting
Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived here Wednesday on his first visit to Pakistan to discuss ways to facilitate transit trade, cross-border movement and…
China says US report on coronavirus ‘unscientific’
REUTERS: China has hit back at a declassified US report that said the coronavirus was started in a laboratory, saying that the report is unscientific and has no credibility.
The updated…
Chinese hypersonic missile test ‘very concerning’ for US
REUTERS: The top U.S. military officer, General Mark Milley, has provided the first official US confirmation of a Chinese hypersonic weapons test that military experts say appears to…
Dave Chappelle responds to Netflix transgender employees protest
REUTERS: American comedian Dave Chappelle Monday responded to the protest organised by transgender employees of streaming company Netflix, saying that he does not have an issue with the…
US conducts ‘successful’ test of hypersonic missile technology
The United States successfully tested hypersonic missile technology, a new weapons system which is already being deployed by China and Russia, the US Navy said Thursday.
The test,…
FM, US Deputy Secretary of State discuss Afghanistan situation
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday stressed on the need for a peaceful solution in Afghanistan, saying that Pakistan and the United States had convergence of views.
He…
Pakistan urges US to engage with Taliban govt in Afghanistan
Pakistan has called on the international community to engage with the interim Taliban-led government in Afghanistan.
National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yusuf Friday met Deputy Secretary…
US, EU call for ‘full commitment’ from WHO to prevent sexual violence
Washington and Brussels joined with other Western capitals on Friday to call for "full commitment" from the World Health Organization to reform, after a damning report detailed rape and…
Australia to get nuclear subs in new US, British partnership
The United States announced a new alliance Wednesday with Australia and Britain to strengthen military capabilities in the face of a rising China, with Canberra to get a nuclear submarine…