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Federal Reserve says US economy won’t enter into recession

17 Aug 2023 14:06 PM IST

As per the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s July monetary policy review meeting, the United States economy is unlikely to enter into a recession in 2023. The Minutes of the Federal Reserve’s July 25-26 meeting showed, “The economic forecast prepared by the staff for the July FOMC meeting was stronger

Pakistan ordered ‘High-level’ inquiry into vandalism of churches

17 Aug 2023 13:35 PM IST

On 16 August, a mob reportedly burnt down several churches and vandalised many homes of Christians. After this incident took place, the government ordered a “high-level” inquiry. The mob made its way through a predominately Christian area situated on the outskirts of the industrial city of Faisalabad after several allegations

Taliban imposes ban on all political parties

17 Aug 2023 13:17 PM IST

The Taliban has imposed one more ban in Afghanistan, this time on political parties. As per Shaikh Maulavi Abdul Hakeem Sharae, Interim Minister for Justice, now, there is a complete ban on activities of political parties in Afghanistan. On Wednesday, while presenting the annual report of his ministry in Kabul,

US State Department’s ambassador for cyberspace to visit India today

17 Aug 2023 11:53 AM IST

Nathaniel C. Fick, the US ambassador at large for cyberspace and digital policy, will arrive in India on Thursday. The ambassador will be in India from August 17 to August 20 along with his delegation, the US State Department announced, and will attend the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting in

AfghanGirlsVoices: Young girls demand education through global campaign

17 Aug 2023 09:24 AM IST

The campaign, AfghanGirlsVoices, was launched on Tuesday to elevate the voices of young Afghan girls deprived of their basic right to education, precisely came two years after the de facto Taliban authorities seized control of the country. The United Nations released a statement on Tuesday which stated that the campaign

Churches vandalised in Pakistan’s Punjab over alleged blasphemy

17 Aug 2023 09:23 AM IST

Several churches were vandalised in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Wednesday over blasphemy allegations, officials said. The Salvation Army Church, United Presbyterian Church, Allied Foundation Church and Shehroonwala Church situated in the Isa Nagri area in the Jaranwala district of Faisalabad were ransacked, Imran Bhatti, the pastor of the Jaranwala tehsil,

Germany’s Cabinet to approve liberalization of cannabis possession

17 Aug 2023 09:22 AM IST

Germany’s Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalise rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous member to decriminalise possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for recreational purposes. The government’s approval, expected on Wednesday, is billed

UN urges deployment of multinational forces to control gangs in Haiti

17 Aug 2023 09:21 AM IST

The United Nations chief urged the international community on Tuesday to deploy a multinational force comprising “police special forces and military support units” to Haiti to combat gangs with sophisticated weapons and restore security to the impoverished Caribbean nation. Secretary-General António Guterres said in a 12-page letter to the U.N.

Death toll touches 11 in explosion near the Dominican Republic’s capital

17 Aug 2023 09:20 AM IST

The death toll from a powerful explosion near the Dominican Republic’s capital rose to 11 on Tuesday, with dozens injured. Firefighters were searching through smoldering rubble as people gathered outside hospitals, looking for missing loved ones. President Luis Abinader visited San Cristobal, located just west of Sango Domingo, to meet

Deadly violence b/w rival militias in Libya’s capital traps civilians

17 Aug 2023 09:19 AM IST

Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya’s capital left residents trapped in their homes on Tuesday, unable to escape the violence, authorities said. The fighting appears to be the most intense to shake Tripoli this year. There were at least four dead but it was not immediately clear if they

Pakistan: Islamabad courts reject 9 bail pleas of Imran

17 Aug 2023 09:17 AM IST

Pakistan’s local courts in Islamabad rejected nine petitions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, seeking bail in connection with the First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against him over violent protests, Dawn reported. On Tuesday, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Islamabad dismissed three bail petitions and Additional District and Sessions Judge

Sharif confident about February election likely, Ex-Minister discloses

17 Aug 2023 09:16 AM IST

Pakistan Muslim League (N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif is confident that the general election would be held in the month of February next year, according to party leader Rana Sanaullah, Dawn reported. “He (Nawaz Sharif) is sure that elections will take place in February. Delimitation of constituencies has to be completed