Moscow, Nov 17 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold a meeting with his American counterpart Barack Obama at Friday’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, the Kremlin announced. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters…
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 17 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday mentioned India thrice in his speech at a global climate meet — highlighting its growing investments in renewable technologies, draughts…
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) India on Wednesday batted for easy access to adequate and predictable climate finance to developing countries to meet their commitments to reduce carbon footprint under the Paris Agreement….
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday said that President-elect Donald Trump’s views on climate change might change when he “assumes office” and the Paris Agreement has…
Beijing, Nov 16 (IANS) China urged the United States and South Korea on Wednesday to stop deployment of an advanced US missile defence system. The South Korea Ministry of National Defense concluded a deal on…
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for kidney failure, might have to wait for at least 15-30 days before she…
Moscow, Nov 16 (IANS) The Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered Russia to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, media reported. According to Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry statement, Putin formally ordered by decree the…
By Arul Louis New York, Nov 16 (IANS) An Indian External Affairs Ministry official has thanked a 17-year-old hacker who exposed flaws in Indian diplomatic missions’ web sites that allowed intruders to gain access to…
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for kidney failure, might have to wait for at least 15-30 days before she…
Islamabad, Nov 16 (IANS) Pakistan?s foreign policy chief, Sartaj Aziz, has said he will travel to India early next month for the Heart of Asia Conference, describing it as a “good opportunity to defuse the…
Abu Dhabi, Nov 16 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates and France will cooperate to protect cultural heritage during armed conflicts. This initiative will be launched by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of…
Agra, Nov 16 (IANS) Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday visited the 17th century Mughal monument to love, the Taj Mahal, and a water treatment plant in Sikandra that uses Israeli technology. Archeological Survey of…
Athens, Nov 16 (IANS) President Barack Obama has issued a warning against “crude nationalism” in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory, saying the New York billionaire had tapped into a “troubling” strain of rhetoric playing…
Agra, Nov 16 (IANS) Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday visited the 144MLD water treatment plant at Sikandra which supplies piped drinking water to around two million residents of the Taj city. The plant uses…
Havana, Nov 16 (IANS) Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro had a “fraternal” meeting here with visiting Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang. Both the leaders on Tuesday exchanged views on economic and social development amid dangers…
Panaji, Nov 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation move has found support from his Mauritian counterpart, who on Wednesday said it was the right thing for India even if it means “temporary difficulty”. “I…
London, Nov 16 (IANS) India’s “aggressive diplomatic stance” would disturb peace in the region, Pakistan’s Interior Minister has told British Prime Minister Theresa May. In his meeting with May on Tuesday, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar…
Islamabad, Nov 16 (IANS) The future of more than 100 Turkish citizens working for private schools set up by the PakTurk International Schools and Colleges network plunged into uncertainty after the government has declined to…
Islamabad, Nov 16 (IANS) Pakistan?s foreign policy chief, Sartaj Aziz, has said that he plans to attend the Heart of Asia Conference in India on December 3 and suggested the visit could be used to…
Rome, Nov 16 (IANS/AKI) As US President, Donald Trump is likely to emphasise the negative effect on the US economy of an historic climate pact to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, former Italian Environment Minister…