Havana, May 3 (Xinhua) Cuba denounced the escalation of US military threats against the country by US President Donald Trump.”The US president escalates his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented scale,” Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote on X.Diaz-Canel called on the international community and the American people to decide whether they would allow “such a drastic criminal act” to serve the interests of a small but wealthy and influential group seeking…
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Pakistan’s foreign exchange buffers could fall sharply to $6.8 billion by the end of 2026 and approach $1.6 billion by FY28, if the country’s current macro policies continue to collapse, a new report has said.The report from South China Morning Post said that assumed oil would average $113 a barrel in Q2 2026 before easing to $79 by year‑end, Pakistan reserves would deteriorate sharply if imports and remittances remain unchanged.The report cited analysts as saying tha…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The US-based low-cost airline Spirit Airlines on Saturday said it is shutting down operations and beginning an orderly wind-down after failing to secure a financial lifeline from lenders and the US government.The airline cancelled all scheduled flights with immediate effect and suspended customer support services, informing passengers that its website now carries details on refunds and further steps, according to reports.The decision comes after negotiations over a potent…
Washington, May 2 (IANS) Iran and its allies have damaged at least 16 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries during the US-Israeli war with Iran starting on February 28, rendering some of those positions virtually unusable, a CNN investigation has found.The damaged facilities constitute the majority of US military sites in the region, according to the CNN report, citing a congressional aide familiar with the damage assessments.”There has been a spectrum of assessments,” a source…
Kathmandu, May 1 (IANS) US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor began his political engagements on Friday by meeting Nepal’s Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle. Gor, who is also the US Ambassador to India, arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday evening and held meetings with Nepal’s government ministers on Friday. He is the highest-ranking US government official to visit Nepal since the new government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah was formed on Ma…
Boston, May 1 (IANS) India’s emergence as a global pharmaceutical powerhouse is entering a new phase, driven by innovation, vaccine leadership and expanding clinical capabilities, according to Dr Elias Zerhouni, former Director of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).Zerhouni said the India-US relationship in healthcare and biotechnology has steadily strengthened over the years, moving beyond manufacturing to innovation-led collaboration.“There’s a tremendous amount of exchanges and …
Washington, May 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump approved a presidential permit for a major transborder pipeline project, signalling a renewed emphasis on energy infrastructure and North American supply integration.White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf described the project as “a transborder pipeline similar to the old Keystone XL pipeline.”“It will significantly expand our ability to move oil and gas around North America,” he said.Trump contrasted the approval with previous policy d…
Washington, May 1 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he believes the ceasefire with Iran “pauses” a 60-day clock on congressional authorization for war.Hegseth made the remarks when asked by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine at a congressional hearing on Thursday about whether the Trump administration would seek authorization from Congress for the war with Iran on the 60-day mark of the war as required by law, Xinhua news agency reported.”Ultimately, I would defer to the White House a…
United Nations, April 30 (IANS) Warning of a steep fall in economic growth and a rise in poverty around the world due to the Iran war, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his demand for the immediate restoration of free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”As with every conflict, the whole of humanity is paying the price – even if a few are reaping huge profits,” he told reporters. “The pain will be felt for a long time to come.”The war’s “consequences are not cumulative. They ar…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) An instability persists across the Middle East from Gaza to the Gulf, regional voices are increasingly warning that the real threat is no longer confined to state rivalries, but lies in the growing convergence of terror networks and ideological movements. Amidst this, India is beginning to be seen as a potential balancer. In an interaction titled “Crisis in the Middle East: Are We Entering a New Regional Order?”, Egyptian parliamentarian Mohamed M Farid told think-tank…