New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) After holding talks with Swiss President Doris Leuthard, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said New Delhi will continue to work with Berne to combat black money. “Transparency in…
Beijing, Aug 31 (IANS) China’s armed forces will strengthen patrolling and defence of Doklam area on the border where Indian and Chinese troops were locked in a face-off for over two months, a military spokesperson…
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Aug 31 (IANS) China on Thursday hinted that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to meet on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit next week….
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Aug 31 (IANS) China on Thursday said India’s concerns over terrorism emanating from Pakistan will not be discussed at the BRICS Summit next week. Like in earlier occasions, China defended its…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swiss President Doris Leuthard here on Thursday ahead of delegation-level talks between the two sides. “Deepening ties for mutual development,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh…
Seoul, Aug 31 (IANS) The US and South Korea concluded their annual joint military drill, the Ulchi Freedom Guardian, on Thursday amid heightened tension on the Korean peninsula. This year 50,000 South Korean soldiers participated…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard, who is here on a four-day visit, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Thursday. President Ram Nath Kovind and…
By Rekha Bhattacharjee Sydney, Aug 31 (IANS) While the international community is heaving a collective sigh of relief over the withdrawal of forces by India and China from Doklam, concerns are being raised over the…
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard, who is on a four-day visit to India, received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Thursday. Accompanied by senior government officials…
Doha, Aug 31 (IANS) Qatar has introduced a visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani passport holders, the media reported on Thursday. According to flag carrier Qatar Airways, Pakistani nationals can obtain a visa on arrival for a…
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) The Pentagon says there are about 11,000 US troops currently deployed in Afghanistan — a significantly higher number than was previously disclosed. Officials say the new tally includes temporary and covert…
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that “talking is not the answer” in dealing with North Korea’s military operations. “The US has been talking to North Korea, and paying them extortion…
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) US Secretary of Defense James Mattis said that the US is “never out of diplomatic solutions” following the latest missile launch by North Korea. Mattis made the remarks on Wednesday while…
Riyadh, Aug 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has urged Saudi King Salman bin Abdel Aziz in a call to find a diplomatic resolution to end the Qatar crisis, the media reported. The US President…
Ankara, Aug 31 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to “put pressure on Myanmar government” over the suffering of the Rohingya Muslims in the country, semi-official Anadolu Agency…
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi met Oslo Mayor Raymond Johansen and said “it was great to interact with him”. “It was great to interact with you Mayor Raymond Johansen. I…
Accra, Aug 30 (IANS/MAP) The staff of Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) have donated disaster relief items to support the mudslide victims in Sierra Leone. The items which were donated through Umu Hawa Tejan-Jaloh, the…
Islamabad, Aug 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s National Assembly on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution rejecting US President Donald Trump’s new policy for South Asia. The Assembly passed a resolution rejecting the “hostile and threatening” statements made…
Tokyo, Aug 30 (IANS) Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday started a three-day visit to Japan aimed at sustaining economic ties between the two countries after Britain’s exit from the European Union and strengthening…
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their commitment to a free and and secure cyberspace during the fourth India-EU Cyber Dialogue held here on Tuesday, the External Affairs Ministry…