Month: June 2019
‘The Afghan Files’ Report By Australian Broadcaster Draws Police Raid
Police executed a search warrant targeting three journalists involved in a two-year investigative report. DESPARDES…
U.S Army Prepares to Test Hypersonic Weapon in 2020
The announcement comes amid reports that the Russians are a step ahead with its hypersonic…
Exxon, Qatar to Start Construction on $10B LNG Export Terminal in Texas
President Trump’s energy policy focuses on global energy supremacy BE2C2 Report — Exxon Mobil Corp and Qatar…
Trump Russia Probe: ‘Mueller Will Testify Before Congress’
“We want him to testify openly….and we’ll make that happen,” House Judiciary Committee chairman Nadler…
Pak Military Slashes Budget In Rare Move, Amid Tensions on Border
For every rupee spent by the military, the civilian government spends Rs4.6. This proportion (excluding…
PM Khan Cautions Tax Evaders: No Reprieve After June 30, But Plan B Should Be in the Works
Some experts say taking head-on the tax-evading culture issue may not yield quick results as…
In India 3 Days 3 Lynching: Is Cow Vigilantism the New Normal? (Video)
DESPARDES News Monitor — Gory pictures and graphic videos of cow vigilantism in India is…
Imran Khan Delivers Powerful Message At His First OIC Summit
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speech at Makkah during the recent Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)…
Oman’s New $1B Power Plant Starts Operation in Sohar
Sohar 3 dual fuel-fired power plant, the second largest power plant in the sultanate, generates…
Kuwait to Introduce New Controls on Residence Renewal Visa
DESPARDES News Monitor — Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower is in the process of establishing…
INSIGHT: Reckoning Law On Assets Abroad and Judges ‘Outing’
The difference between discipline albeit surrender to authority and public grandstanding is absence of the…
INSIGHT: $400M Loan From the World Bank– for Higher Education
PKONWEB Report — The World Bank has announced it will provide $400 million to support…