Category: World

London: Voters across United Kingdom headed to polling stations on Thursday for a major round of local and regional elections that could reshape the country’s political landscape and intensify pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour government. The elections, taking place across England, Scotland and Wales, involve the selection of nearly 5,000 local council representatives along with several regional mayors and members of devolved administrations. Polling stations opened early Thursday morning and are expected to close late in the evening, with most results anticipated by Friday afternoon. Although…

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Tehran: Leaders across Southeast Asia are preparing a coordinated regional strategy to safeguard economic stability, energy security and maritime trade routes as the ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to create uncertainty in global markets. The proposed contingency framework is expected to be formally discussed during the upcoming summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Cebu, where member nations are set to address growing concerns over rising energy costs, supply-chain disruptions and regional economic vulnerabilities. According to details emerging from a draft declaration reviewed ahead of the summit,…

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New Delhi: India has advanced a major strategic development initiative on Great Nicobar Island aimed at strengthening maritime capability, boosting trade infrastructure, and expanding economic presence in the Indo-Pacific region. According to official details, the project is designed to leverage the island’s geographic position near one of the world’s busiest international shipping corridors, while also reinforcing national security and logistics capacity in the Andaman Sea region. The initiative centres around developing Great Nicobar into a key maritime and transshipment hub. Located close to major East–West shipping routes, the island offers…

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San Francisco: In a major disclosure made during ongoing court proceedings, Greg Brockman, co-founder and president of OpenAI, revealed that he holds a stake in the company valued at nearly $30 billion, along with previously undisclosed financial ties to CEO Sam Altman. The details emerged during a high-profile trial initiated by Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI and is now engaged in a legal dispute with the company. Musk alleges that OpenAI deviated from its original nonprofit mission and transitioned into a for-profit structure that benefits its executives. According to court…

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Washington: A recent report has flagged a sharp rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric among elected officials in the United States, sparking concern among civil rights groups and policy experts over its potential social and political consequences. According to findings released by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate, more than 1,100 social media posts targeting Muslim Americans were published by Republican lawmakers and governors between February 2025 and March 2026. The report highlights a dramatic surge in such content, with monthly volumes reportedly increasing by over 1,400 percent during the…

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New Delhi: Relations between India and South Korea are entering a new phase of strategic importance, shaped by evolving geopolitical realities, economic opportunities, and technological collaboration. Shared Values and Growing Strategic Alignment Both nations, rooted in democratic values and committed to economic growth and regional stability, are finding greater convergence in their global outlook. Changing power dynamics in Asia, supply chain disruptions, and rising competition in the Indo-Pacific have created fresh opportunities for closer cooperation. Diplomatic ties between the two countries were formally established in 1973 and have steadily strengthened…

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New Delhi: The reported killing of civilians, including children, during recent military escalations involving Iran has triggered widespread international concern, with a particular focus on an incident in the southern city of Minab that has come to be symbolised as “Minab 168.” Incident Draws Global Attention According to multiple reports and estimates, thousands of civilians have been killed and many more injured in ongoing hostilities reportedly involving United States and Israel since late February. While exact figures remain disputed, one particular incident — an alleged airstrike on a primary school…

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Tokyo |  Japan and Australia have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, focusing on energy security, critical minerals, and defence cooperation during high-level talks between their leaders in Tokyo. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in energy trade and the supply of rare earth and critical minerals, which are vital for modern technologies and defence systems. Strong Energy Interdependence Australia remains a key supplier of coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan, while Japan provides nearly seven per cent…

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Washington/ Islamabad: A major push by the United States to expand its economic footprint in Pakistan’s mineral-rich southwest is running into serious turbulence, as escalating violence in Balochistan raises fresh concerns about stability and long-term investment viability. Economic Ambitions Meet Ground Reality Momentum for deeper economic cooperation between Washington and Islamabad picked up last year following a high-level engagement at the White House, where Asim Munir highlighted Pakistan’s vast untapped mineral reserves. The gesture signaled an invitation to global investors—particularly American firms—to explore opportunities in gold and copper extraction. At…

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