Exclusive: China plans $500 million subsea internet cable to rival US-backed project

[ad_1] SINGAPORE, April 6 (Reuters) – Chinese state-owned telecom firms are developing a $500 million undersea fiber-optic internet cable network that would link Asia, the Middle East and Europe to…

Ireland adds U.S., France, Italy to tough hotel quarantine regime

[ad_1] Forced quarantine beefed up with popular destinations Tourism groups criticise lack of exit plan from measures All arrivals must book second test in advance of travel DUBLIN, April 9…

U.N. Security Council discussing condemnation of Taliban

[ad_1] NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) – The U.N. Security Council is discussing a draft statement that would condemn Taliban attacks on cities and towns causing high civilian casualties and…

Pakistan names new cenbank chief as talks on stalled IMF programme resume

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD, May 4 (Reuters) – Pakistan named a deputy governor of the central bank as its new chief on Wednesday as the country restarts talks with the International Monetary…

Islamic State claims attack on Pakistani police barracks

[ad_1] DUBAI, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Islamic State militants detonated an explosive device on Saturday inside barracks of the Pakistani police in the district of Bajaur, the group said on…