Kupwara (J-K): National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Friday said he hoped leaders of India and Pakistan would create an atmosphere for dialogue and resolve mutual concerns and issues.Mr Abdullah, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from north Kashmir’s Baramulla constituency, was responding to a question on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s remarks on Pakistan."I do not

Taiwan envoy to Israel Abby Lee speaks at a Holocaust memorial event in HaifaTel Aviv: A Chinese delegation walked out of a Holocaust memorial event in the Israeli city of Haifa in protest after Taiwan’s envoy to Israel delivered a speech, Taiwan News reported citing CNA.The annual event is attended by Holocaust survivors, local dignitaries, and foreign diplomats posted in Israel including Taiwan

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath has said that there are tremendous possibilities and potential for private players in the country’s space sector.“The potential is very high and the possibilities are encouraging. We will be happy to engage with you and support you in realising your vision,” he said after inaugurating the carbon reduction initiative of SFO Technologies

New Delhi: SAARC Secretary-General Golam Sarwar arrived in New Delhi for an official visit to the country from May 11 to 14."Welcome to India! SAARC Secretary General Md Golam Sarwar arrives in New Delhi on his first official visit to India. An opportunity to further strengthen cooperation in South Asia," said the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, on Saturday.He

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to bring "strong cost-side reforms" to restore the viability of the country’s energy sector, reported ARY News.The global lender, in its staff report for the second and final review under the USD 3 billion stand-by arrangement, said that Pakistan should be able to meet its fiscal year 2023-24 circular debt management plan (CDMP)

Washington: The US is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, which are involved in supporting Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, in a bid to suppress lifelines for Russian military production, reported Nikkei Asia.US State Secretary Antony Blinken, during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last month, urged Beijing to end military support for Moscow."I made