Islamabad-based fintech to enter US market
It is bringing its one-click checkout product to the US and regional markets, according to QisstPays co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Jordan Olivas
US approves $100 million sale for Taiwan missile upgrades
US Defense Security Cooperation Agency says upgrades to the Patriot Air Defense System would "help improve the security of the recipient
Nerve-stimulation device helps paralysed patients walk, cycle and swim
There is no existing treatment to enable the spinal cord to heal itself, but researchers have pursued ways to help paralyzed people regain mobility through technology
Russian attack on Ukraine possible 'any day' but diplomacy still an option -White House
National security adviser Jake Sullivan says Russian action could include annexing Ukraine's Donbass region
Iran tries alleged leader of US-based 'terrorist group'
Prosecutors accuse Sharmahd of having established contact with "FBI and CIA officers"
Iran says US should provide guarantees for revival of 2015 nuclear deal
FM Hossein Amirabdollahian says the lifting of some sanctions can in itself translate into good faith
US restores sanctions waiver to Iran with nuclear talks in final phase
State Dept report reads restoring the waivers will help the talks in Vienna on returning to the deal reached between Iran and a group of countries
Pak-China ties won't affect Washington's relationship with Islamabad, says US
State Dept spokesperson reaffirms "strategic partnership" with Pakistan, rebuffs Rahul Gandhi's remarks
US diplomats, spies may have been hit by electromagnetic energy
A report says around 1,000 US officers hit by a mysterious illness known as Havana Syndrome
Biden orders nearly 3,000 U.S. troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
Russia signals it is in no mood for compromise by mocking Britain, calling PM Boris Johnson "utterly confused"
US to send warship, fighter jets to UAE after Yemen attacks
Deployment follows a phone call between Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, read a statement
US tells families of govt employees in Belarus to leave
US also accuses Russia of planning to build its military force in its ally Belarus to 30,000 within weeks
770-km US megaflash sets new lightning record: UN
New record for the longest detected megaflash was measured in the southern US on April 29, 2020
US urges direct nuclear talks with Iran, says time running out
Senior US official says Iran's nuclear programme nearing 'breakout' towards nuclear weapons capability
U.S. diabetes deaths top 100,000 for second straight year
The new figures come as an expert panel urges Congress to overhaul diabetes care and prevention
US calls for direct talks as North Korea tests biggest missile since 2017
United States is concerned North Korea's escalating missile tests could be precursors to resumed tests of nuclear weapons
Top oil producers to meet amid record crude prices
Many analysts expect the grouping, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to decide to continue to boost output by 400,000 barrels per day in March
UNSC to meet over Ukraine as US Senate readies new sanctions
United States describes the meeting of the 15-member body as a chance for Russia to explain itself, while Russia signaled it could try and block it
US Senate close to deal on legislation to sanction Russia
Senator Menendez says 'I would describe it as that we are on the one-yard line'
North Korea test-fires most powerful missile since 2017
South Korea warns North Korea could soon restart nuclear and intercontinental missile tests
Iran condemns 'destabilising' attack on Baghdad airport
Six rockets were fired Friday at the Iraqi capital's airport, causing damage to one runway and two civilian planes but no casualties.
Singer Chris Brown sued in US for rape
Says whenever he releases music or projects 'they try to pull something'
Biden announces small troop deployment to eastern Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western leaders to avoid stirring 'panic'
Russia doesn't want war but will defend its interests: lavrov
West has accused Russia of massing 100,000 troops on the border with Ukraine
North Korea confirms missile tests as Kim inspects 'important' munitions factory
Pyongyang has conducted six weapons tests in January, including hypersonic missiles
Pentagon chief orders reforms to reduce civilian deaths
Austin gives Pentagon officials 90 days to produce a plan for how civilian casualties can be reduced and avoided in combat operations
Russia sees some room for dialogue after U.S. security response
MOSCOW:Russia said on Thursday the United States had shown it was not willing to address Moscow's main security...
Russia says 'destructive' sanctions wouldn't hurt Putin personally
Biden on Tuesday said personal sanctions on Putin could be considered as part of a concerted drive by Washington
IMF lowers economic forecasts for global economy
Says uncertainty about the pandemic, inflation, supply disruptions and US monetary tightening posed further risks
Oil rises on concerns geopolitical risks could tighten supplies
Analysts note that oil price rise comes despite a drop in equities markets
