US warns space is now a key warfighting domain
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States warned that space is now a contested warfighting domain, with China and Russia developing capabilities to threaten American satellites. Senior defence and intelligence officials told lawmakers on Wednesday (local time) that modern warfare depends heavily on space systems. These include communications, navigation, and intelligence. “Outer space is an […]
Meta, YouTube found liable in US teen addiction case
Washington, March 26 (IANS) A US jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark case, ruling that their platforms harmed a young user through addictive design features and failed to warn of risks to children and teens. Delivered by a Los Angeles court, the ruling marks one of the most significant legal setbacks […]
Food poisoning hits multiple schools in Japan’s Osaka, affecting over 600
Tokyo, March 26 (IANS) More than 600 students and staff members at multiple schools in Kumatori Town, Osaka have reported symptoms of food poisoning, public broadcaster NHK reported Thursday. Students and staff members at eight elementary and junior high schools in the town have successively developed symptoms, including diarrhoea and vomiting, since last Thursday. As […]
India, Fiji discuss strengthening cooperation in agriculture and capacity building
Suva, March 26 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with Fiji’s Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Tomasi Tunabuna on Thursday, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and capacity building. “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was pleased to call on Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, […]
India and Poland discuss deepening political exchanges, economic ties
Warsaw, March 26 (IANS) India and Poland on Thursday held discussions on deepening political exchanges and economic ties, including in areas like electric vehicles, mining and shipping and enhancing educational, cultural and people-to-people exchanges. The talks were held between Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Pooja Kapur and Polish Secretary of State WT Bartoszewski […]
PM Modi ranked world’s most popular leader: BJP hails US data firm’s survey
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, on Thursday, welcomed the result of a survey by a reputed US-based data analytics firm that ranked Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the world’s most popular leader. According to the survey conducted by Morning Consult, between March 2 and 8, PM Modi has stayed […]
US flags NATO rift, Ukraine arms shift
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States has signalled a dual shift in its global posture, criticising NATO allies for inaction in the Iran conflict while indicating that military resources could be diverted from Ukraine to the Middle East. US President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed frustration with NATO, accusing the alliance of failing to […]
US opens Iran talks via Pakistan channel: Trump Advisor
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States has opened a diplomatic channel with Iran through Pakistan, even as military operations continue, with officials signalling a possible pathway to de-escalation after weeks of intense conflict. Special envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington has presented a 15-point framework for a potential peace deal, which has been conveyed to […]
Turkiye-operated oil tanker attacked in Black Sea: transport minister
ISTANBUL(RAHNUMA): A Turkish-operated oil tanker was attacked early Thursday in the Black Sea, possibly by an unmanned surface vehicle, Turkiye’s transport minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said. “I can say that a foreign-flagged ship operated by a Turkish company, which had loaded crude oil from Russia, reported an explosion in its engine room after midnight to our […]
Gulf council says members want to be involved in all Iran war talks
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday accused Iran of driving regional escalation and called for an immediate halt to attacks targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf, while urging that Gulf states be included in any diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. In a series of statements, Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi said […]
