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- World
Despite tensions, China buying computer chips made by Taiwan firms
Beijing: Despite the growing disquiet in Taipei against Beijing, Chinese technology companies have increased orders for computer chips or semiconductors made in Taiwan. According to a report of VOA, Taiwan has reported…
- Middle East
Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions
Dubai: Iran has moved a mock aircraft carrier to the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the US, satellite photographs released on Monday show, likely signalling the Islamic…
- India
UP temple sevadar’s death due to beating leads to tension, 1 held
Meerut:Â Beating up of a ‘sevadar’ at a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district and his subsequent death led to tension in the area after VHP activists claimed a communal angle to the…
- World
South’s unification minister resigns as Korean tensions rise
Seoul: South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday accepted the resignation of his point man on North Korea, who had asked to quit after the North destroyed a liaison office while ramping…
- Stock Market
US stocks close mixed amid trade tensions, earnings
New York: US stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors remained concerned about trade tensions between the US and China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 22.45 points, or 0.09 percent, to…
- Middle East
Kuwait raises concern amid escalating tension in Gulf
Kuwait City :: Kuwait on Sunday expressed concern over rising tension in the Gulf region after Iran seized a UK oil tanker, reported Sputnik. Iranian Navy on Friday seized a British-flagged tanker…
- Middle East
UAE calls for talks to defuse US-Iran tensions
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates on Sunday called for negotiations to defuse tensions between the United States and Iran after Tehran shot down a US drone. “Tensions in the Gulf can…
- India
Amid frosty ties, Imran Khan reiterates need for dialogue with India
Bishkek: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated the need to resolve all outstanding issues with India through dialogue, which, he said, is the only way to sort out differences, amid spiralling…
- News
Iran releases Lebanese businessman convicted of spying
Tehran [Iran]: Iran on Tuesday released a Lebanese businessman named Nizar Zakka who was imprisoned on charges of spying for the United States for nearly four years. Zakka, who is a permanent…
- Top Stories
Saudi Arabia says does not want war with Iran but ready to respond strongly
Riyadh: Amid the ongoing tensions with Iran, intensified after last week’s attacks on Saudi oil tankers, the Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that the country will do its best…
- Middle East
Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions
Tokyo: Iran accused the United States Thursday of an “unacceptable” escalation of tensions and said Tehran was showing “maximum restraint” despite Washington’s withdrawal from a nuclear deal with world powers. Tensions were…
- World
Sri Lanka: Curfew imposed as several Mosques, shops pelted with stones
Colombo: Three weeks ago Sri Lanka was shaken after Islamist bombers blew themselves killing more than 250 people. Innocent Muslims in the nation are now being subjected to hatred, torture and harassment…
- Middle East
Amid tensions, Israel detains 2 guards at Al-Aqsa mosque
Jerusalem: Israeli police on Sunday detained two security guards at East Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque complex, amid mounting tensions. According to Jerusalem’s Religious Endowments Authority, a Jordan-run agency tasked for overseeing the city’s…
- India
Ghulam Ahmad Mir bats for India-Pak talks
Poonch: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Ghulam Ahmad Mir has said that India and Pakistan should sit down together for talks to find a peaceful solution. “Imran Khan needs to…
- News
Pakistan’s civil, military leadership to discuss tensions with India following Pulwama attack
New Delhi: According to the media reports, Pakistan’s civil and military leadership is expected to meet this week to discuss the increasing tensions with India following one of the worst terror attacks…
