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Trump: I have to take on China despite impact on economy

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said yesterday he had to confront China over trade even if it caused short-term harm to the US economy because Beijing had been cheating Washington for decades. Trump’s strongly worded comments came hours before his

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Kashmir remains tense despite partial easing of restrictions

SRINAGAR: India further eased movement restrictions in Kashmir’s main city Srinagar yesterday, even as large swathes of the historically-restive old quarter remained locked down to curb protests over New Delhi’s move to strip the region of its autonomy. Small groups

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Pakistan to take Kashmir dispute with India to World Court

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said yesterday it would take its dispute with India over Kashmir to the International Court of Justice, after New Delhi revoked the special status of its part of the region earlier this month. Islamabad reacted with fury to

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