New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Vietnamese Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday. Modi recalled his visit to Vietnam in September when the bilateral relationship was upgraded…
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) US Vice President-elect Mike Pence has stated that Donald Trump could use his “extraordinary deal-making skills” to reduce tensions around the world and resolve problems, including the Kashmir issue. Dunya News…
Sydney, Dec 6 (IANS) Indian conglomerate Adani Group has promised not to employ overseas skilled workers on Australia’s 457-category temporary visas for its mega coal mine project in Queensland state, local media reported on Tuesday….
Moscow, Dec 6 (IANS) The Russian economy is an integral part of the global economic system and should not develop in isolation from it, President Vladimir Putin has said. “We have never believed and we…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The 13-nation OPEC cartel said on Monday that a stable oil market, which will result from the recent move to cut output, is vital for India as it will guarantee…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) As it continues in its attempt for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), India on Monday explained how it will expand its nuclear energy capacity to 60 GW. “I…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) As it continues in its attempt for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), India on Monday reiterated at the International Atomic Energy Agency meeting in Austria that it is…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) President Pranab Mukhrejee on Monday observed that the spirit of love, affection and understanding behind exchange programmes between India and Bangladesh would create a “unifying bridge between the two countries”….
Beijing, Dec 5 (IANS) Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli met Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif here on Monday, pledging to cement cooperation and strategic partnership with Iran. Zhang recalled President Xi Jinping’s state visit…
Beijing, Dec 5 (IANS) China on Monday urged the US to stop making “groundless” accusations against Chinese companies and politicising normal acquisition cases. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang made the remarks in response to US…
Dharamsala, Dec 5 (IANS) Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay on Monday sought intervention of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to save one of the world’s largest centres of Buddhist learning in Tibet and…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday urged OPEC countries to consider striking a balance between the interest of producers and consumers when deciding on output cuts. Inaugurating the “12th…
Moscow, Dec 5 (IANS) Top diplomats of Russia and Philippines on Monday said the two countries were ready to develop bilateral cooperation in the military sphere, but are against the idea of creating new military…
Colombo, Dec 5 (IANS) Russia on Monday said it will increase trade and economic ties with Sri Lanka as the two countries celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. Russia’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alexander Karchava…
Rome, Dec 5 (IANS) A proposal made by US Secretary of State John Kerry to Russia about the divided Syrian city of Aleppo details the procedure for withdrawal of rebel forces, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…
Pyongyang, Dec 5 (IANS) North Korea on Monday criticised South Korea for imposing unilateral tax sanctions in addition to the recent UN resolution and accused its southern neighbour of aggravating the conflict. A spokesperson of…
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Greeting Finland on its Independence Day, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday called for enhanced engagements for further cementing of mutual ties between the two countries. “Our two nations share warm…
Islamabad, Dec 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s top diplomat Sartaj Aziz on Monday lashed out at Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s for calling Pakistan a terror sanctuary in his remarks at the Heart of Asia conference. Aziz, who…
Chennai, Dec 5 (IANS) The US Consulate General here announced temporary suspension of appointments for routine services to US citizens and visa applicants on Monday. The announcement was posted on the US Consulate General’s website….
Tehran, Dec 5 (IANS) Iran’s president said that the United States would violate a landmark nuclear accord between Iran and six world powers if it were to sign an extension of sanctions, media reports said….