Beijing, Nov 23 (IANS) China attaches great importance to military cooperation with Russia and is ready to strengthen bilateral strategic mutual trust, an official said on Wednesday. Top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday officially confirmed to India that its Prime Ministers Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz would attend a global conference on Afghanistan in Amritsar early next month. “Yes,”…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Spying allegations levelled by Pakistan against Indian High Commission officials in Islamabad were a “crude attempt” by the neighbouring country to tarnish India’s image, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India has effective deterrence against both China and Pakistan, but while China’s nuclear weapons are a major strategic concern for India, Pakistan’s nuclear programme “remains a daily source of tactical…
Islamabad, Nov 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s foreign policy chief Sartaj Aziz has said that Pakistani missions abroad, including in India, are making efforts to reach out to the Indian people who are opposed to Prime Minister…
Islamabad, Nov 23 (IANS) The United States sees outgoing Pakistan Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif as a valued and respected partner in the war against terrorism, a US official said on Tuesday. Asked to comment…
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IANS) Three soldiers were killed, and one of them was beheaded on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir – in action that the army said bore the “signature” of the…
Manila, Nov 22 (IANS) The Philippine and US militaries on Tuesday agreed to scale down their joint military exercises, reduce deployment of US forces in the Philippines and focus more on humanitarian activities. A Philippine…
Islamabad, Nov 22 (IANS) Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh over ceasefire violations and also mentioned alleged violation of the Pakistani maritime zone by an Indian submarine. An official statement said…
Moscow, Nov 22 (IANS) Russia on Tuesday accused the United Nations of sabotaging peace negotiations between the Syrian regime and rebels. Addressing a press conference in Minsk, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said UN special…
Damascus, Nov 22 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hailed the Russian stance on fighting terror in Syria on Tuesday, saying such a stance proves Moscow’s “natural status” as a superpower. “The Russian policies, whether at…
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) From September 2019, India will start getting information automatically about accounts held by Indians in Swiss banks. An Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) accord signed by the two countries on…
Ramallah, Nov 22 (IANS) France is determined to hold an international conference for peace in the Middle East before the yearend regardless of Israeli and US objection, the Palestinian Foreign Minister said on Tuesday. “The…
Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) The US State Department on Monday issued an alert to its citizens about the risk of terrorist attacks in Europe during the upcoming holiday season. The State Department warning comes a…
Rabat, Nov 22 (IANS/MAP) The Moroccan government has dispatched an inspection team to its mission in Madagascar capital Antananarivo following “cross-checked” information regarding acts of wrongdoing by former ambassador to the island country, Mohammed Amar….
United Nation/Islamabad, Nov 22 (IANS) A United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) panel on Tuesday unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution reaffirming the universal right of people to self-determination as a fundamental condition for the effective guarantee…
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Audiences in the Capital will be entertained this week through magic performances by one of Australia’s finest magicians Adam Mada and his show “Mada’s Marvels”. The event, showcasing a unique…
Colombo, Nov 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka sees no threat from nuclear power plants in India, a Minister said on Tuesday. Deputy Minister of Power and Energy Ajith P. Perera said Sri Lanka has monitoring stations…
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has said that India attaches high priority to its relations with Thailand, and has expressed his desire to strengthen engagement in politics, security and commerce between the…
Kathmandu, Nov 22 (IANS) The Boudhanath Stupa, one of the Unesco-enlisted heritage sites in Nepal which was severely damaged in an earthquake last year, was reopened for public on Tuesday after completion of its reconstruction….