Pentagon leadership wants to discuss ISI’s ties with Taliban
Washington: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin along with two of his top generals have told Senators that the ties that Pakistan and its spy agency ISI have with the Taliban can only be discussed within closed doors. In the public domain they can only say that the relationship between the two is going to become increasingly complex post withdrawal.
3 killed in crash of plane in Wisconsin
Eagle River (US): Three people have died in the crash of a small plane in northern Wisconsin, federal aviation officials said on Wednesday.
Lava from La Palma reaches Atlantic
Madrid: A bright red river of lava from the volcano on Spain’s La Palma island finally tumbled over a cliff and into the Atlantic Ocean, setting off huge plumes of steam and possibly toxic gases that required local residents outside the evacuation zone to remain indoors on Wednesday.
US judge dismisses charges against doc
Washington: A US federal judge has dismissed new charges against an Indian-origin doctor accused of performing female genital mutilation, in what is believed to be the first of its kind case in the country, according to media reports.
Pak diplomat meets Nepal Army chief
Kathmandu: A senior diplomat of Pakistan’s embassy in Kathmandu on Wednesday met Nepal Army chief Prabhuram Sharma and discussed issues of bilateral interest and mutual cooperation.