US spy agencies split over China election intel
Washington, July 17 (IANS) Newly declassified US government records released by President Donald Trump’s administration show sharp internal disagreements within the American intelligence community over how to assess and report alleged Chinese efforts to influence the 2020 US presidential election. The documents include internal FBI emails, intelligence assessments and inter-agency correspondence that reveal officials disputed […]
Trump unveils sweeping election overhaul plan
Washington, July 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled the most sweeping election reform agenda of his second presidency, combining the release of declassified intelligence with a series of executive actions and a renewed push for legislation that would tighten voting rules ahead of next year’s US midterm elections. In a rare prime-time address […]
South Korean President Lee reiterates plan to designate December 3 as day for people’s sovereignty
Seoul, July 17 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday reiterated his plan to designate December 3 as a day of people’s sovereignty that would mark the anniversary of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed imposition of martial law. In a Facebook post marking the 78th Constitution Day, Lee pledged to designate December […]
Outgoing FAO India representative calls on MEA Secretary
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Outgoing United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in India, Takayuki Hagiwara, met Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, in New Delhi on Friday. During the meeting, George appreciated services and contributions of Takayuki Hagiwara to FAO’s activities in India. “Mr. Takayuki Hagiwara, outgoing […]
India-Argentina ties growing stronger: Argentina diplomat
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Hailing growing ties between India and Argentina, Consul General of Argentina in Mumbai, Daniel Quer Confalonieri, said on Friday that both countries continue to work on expanding cooperation across various sectors In an interview with IANS, Confalonieri also recalled how the ‘International Day of Yoga’ was celebrated widely in Argentina. “Although […]
Kenya airport deal proves China’s disinformation drive to win African infra projects
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) China continues to use media influence, psychological operations and debt diplomacy to secure overpriced deals in Kenya and other African countries, a new report alleged, citing an example of a recent contract to expand Kenya’s international airport. The contract could deepen Kenya’s financial dependence and compromise sovereignty, the report from […]
Indian envoy meets Japanese parliamentarians, discusses deepening bilateral ties
Tokyo, July 17 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, on Friday attended the general meeting of the Japan-India Parliamentarians’ Friendship League (JIPFL) held in Tokyo and explained the future goals set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. “Ambassador Mallick attended the general meeting of the Japan-India Friendship Parliamentarians’ League (JIPFL) […]
Andy Burnham confirmed as Britain’s Labour Party leader, set to become new PM
London, July 17 (IANS) Britain’s Labour Party announced Friday that Andy Burnham has been confirmed as its leader. Burnham, former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to be appointed prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer formally steps down, in accordance with established procedure. Speaking at the Trades Union Congress headquarters in central London, British […]
Bangladesh Gen Z protest erupts over exam crisis, ‘farm chicken’ remark by Education Minister
Dhaka, July 17 (IANS) Bangladesh has been gripped by a fresh wave of student protests, with Gen Z returning to the streets in Dhaka and other cities to press for education reforms less than five months after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government came to power, a report has stated. The tensions emerged amid worsening […]
Lalu Prasad Yadav hospitalised after health deteriorates
Patna, July 17 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national president and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav was admitted to the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna on Friday after his health reportedly deteriorated suddenly. According to hospital sources, he was rushed to IGIMS after experiencing complications earlier in the day. […]
