Category: World

Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan group of influential US lawmakers has introduced new legislation that would prevent certain Chinese companies and organizations from obtaining American patents, marking the latest effort by Washington to tighten safeguards around technology, intellectual property, and national security. The proposed legislation, known as the Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act, seeks to restrict patent protections for entities that appear on designated US government security watchlists. Supporters argue that organizations viewed as potential national security threats should not benefit from the legal protections and economic advantages provided by the…

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Pyongyang: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea for a highly anticipated two-day state visit, marking his first trip to the country in nearly seven years. The visit is being viewed as a significant diplomatic moment as China and North Korea seek to reinforce their longstanding partnership amid shifting geopolitical developments across Northeast Asia. Xi’s visit comes at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and underscores the importance both nations continue to place on their strategic relationship. Accompanying the Chinese president are First Lady Peng Liyuan, senior…

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New Delhi / Lebanon: An Indian Army officer serving with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has called for sustained diplomatic engagement and coordinated international efforts to ensure long-term stability and reconstruction in the conflict-affected country. Major Abhilasha Barak, who is deployed with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), emphasized that lasting peace in Lebanon will depend not only on maintaining the ceasefire but also on rebuilding trust, institutions, and communities affected by prolonged violence. Focus on Long-Term Stability and Recovery Speaking at a recent briefing, Major…

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Agartala: In a major step toward strengthening India’s border security architecture, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that the government’s ambitious “Smart Border Project” is in its final stages of preparation and will be implemented soon. Addressing personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) at the Lankamura Border Outpost in Tripura, Shah said the new security framework will integrate advanced surveillance technologies with ground-level intelligence and administrative coordination to effectively curb infiltration, human trafficking, arms smuggling, and narcotics trade along India’s borders. He emphasized that the government’s vision…

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Tehran:  The United States has announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting what it describes as a sophisticated international network involved in the movement of Iranian-origin liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), allegedly disguised to conceal its true source from global buyers. According to the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the network facilitated the shipment of hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of LPG by falsely labeling it as originating from Oman. Authorities claim the operation involved multiple individuals, companies, and vessels connected to Iran’s wider…

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Tehran: The escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have emerged as one of the most critical geopolitical flashpoints of 2026, with global attention fixed on whether the crisis will end in a diplomatic breakthrough or spiral into open conflict. Despite ongoing negotiations, the situation remains highly volatile, shaped by shifting political positions, military posturing, and deep mistrust on both sides. Talks Continue Amid Rising Pressure Recent developments indicate that negotiations between Washington and Tehran are continuing through indirect channels mediated by regional actors such as Oman. However, diplomatic…

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New Delhi: India and Oman have ushered in a new era of economic cooperation with the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a landmark trade pact that came into force on June 1, 2026. The agreement is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, strengthen investment flows, create employment opportunities, and deepen economic integration between the two nations. The CEPA was originally signed in Muscat on December 18, 2025, in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haitham bin Tarik Al Said. Following the completion of domestic…

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Seoul: South Korea’s aviation industry experienced a significant setback in April, recording its steepest monthly decline in more than four years as rising operating costs and weakening travel demand put pressure on airlines across the country. Official data released by government statistics authorities showed a sharp drop in aviation activity, underscoring the challenges facing carriers amid higher fuel prices and growing uncertainty in the global travel market. Aviation Output Falls Sharply According to the latest figures, South Korea’s aviation production index fell to 468.5 in April, marking a 13.5 percent…

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New Delhi/Kinshasa: India has stepped forward to support ongoing efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), providing emergency medical assistance aimed at strengthening frontline healthcare operations and disease-control measures. The shipment, comprising critical diagnostic tools, therapeutic medicines, infection-prevention supplies, and patient-care equipment, has been received by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), which described the assistance as a valuable contribution to the continent’s public health response. Medical Supplies Routed Through Uganda According to Africa CDC,…

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Islamabad: Pakistan witnessed a sharp rise in terrorist violence during May, signaling renewed security concerns across the country despite ongoing counterterrorism operations by security forces. Recent security assessments indicate that militant groups significantly increased their activities after a brief decline in attacks earlier this year. According to the latest data, 128 terrorist incidents were recorded nationwide during May, compared to 101 attacks in April, representing a 27 percent increase in just one month. The rise highlights the continuing ability of extremist organizations to carry out coordinated attacks in various regions…

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