MOSCOW: Russia stated on Wednesday that its partnership with China is not directed against other countries, but the two powers could unite their capabilities if confronted with a threat from the United States. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasised that Moscow and Beijing would respond to US efforts at ‘double containment’ with a ‘double counteraction’. … Read more
Under the Pacific Policing Initiative, a multinational force would be drawn from across the Pacific islands MELBOURNE: Australia’s initiative comes amid concerns over China’s expanding police presence in Pacific island nations, particularly Solomon Islands Papua New Guinea said on Wednesday it supported the creation of a multinational Pacific police force, a landmark proposal pushed by … Read more
Every great screen performance expands the medium in its own way, giving audiences something to respond to, while offering fresh ideas to future actors. A select few can be said to have redefined the craft entirely: Orson Welles in “Citizen Kane,” Marlon Brando in “On the Waterfront,” Toshiro Mifune in “Rashomon” and Gena Rowlands in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: On August 15, the Afghan Taliban will mark three years in power. When the insurgent group regained control of Kabul, there were celebrations in some quarters of Pakistan, as many believed that the change of government in Afghanistan would benefit the country. Islamabad was hopeful that under Taliban rule, anti-Pakistan terrorist groups, such as … Read more