Pyongyang, Sep 9 (IANS) North Korea on Friday said it “successfully” conducted a nuclear test, its fifth and the “most powerful” so far, evoking strong condemnation from the global powers including US, China and Russia….
Geneva, Sep 9 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov kicked off the talks on Syria at the United Nation’s headquarters here on Friday, authorities said. The discussion follows…
Singapore, Sep 9 (IANS) With a view to supply energy at affordable prices to Indian consumers, the government has introduced transparent policies to encourage investment in refineries and petrochemical plants, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said…
Athens, Sep 9 (IANS) Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday told leaders at the summit for Mediterranean European Union members here that ties between the region’s nations took precedence over the economic or refugee…
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Irrespective of the outcome of the November 8 US presidential elections, India-United States relations will remain robust and continue to grow, two Democratic and Republican Party leaders said on Friday….
Kolkata, Sep 9 (IANS) Bruce Bucknell has taken over as the new British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata, the High commission said on Friday. “I am delighted to have arrived in Kolkata. I relish the…
Geneva, Sep 9 (IANS) Major global powers on Friday expressed concern at North Korea’s testing a nuclear device in contravention of UN sanctions and while the US and Russia demanded that Pyongyang respect UN Security…
Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) Ahead of the state visit of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to India, Nepal’s Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat will travel to New Delhi on Sunday to lay the ground…
Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) The US has urged India and Pakistan to hold dialogue to de-escalate tensions, saying they don’t want the relations to worsen and “lead to some kind of incident”. The response from…
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India and Nepal have reviewed security cooperation between the two neighbours and agreed to strengthen it further, it was announced on Friday. “The India-Nepal Home Secretary-level talks were held on…
Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) The US has refuted reports that relation between Washington and Islamabad had hit a low point and said that the ties between the two countries were “in fact strong”. State Department…
Jakarta, Sep 9 (IANS) The Philippines will grant the Indonesian navy access to its territorial waters if they are chasing pirates, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said during an official visit here on Friday. “If the…
Seoul, Sep 9 (IANS) North Korea on Friday said it “successfully” conducted a nuclear test, its fifth and the “most powerful” test so far, Yonhap news agency reported. The North Korean Central TV Broadcasting Station…
Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) The US encourages “stronger relations” between India and Pakistan and desires that both countries work to de-escalate tensions, deputy spokesperson of the State Department Mark Toner has said. Responding to a…
Singapore, Sep 9 (IANS) Addressing institutional investors here at an event organised by Indian firm ICICI Securities, Indian Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday highlighted the potential of the huge Indian market and said he…
Islamabad, Sep 9 (IANS) Pakistan Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry has proposed partnership with India on nuclear safety and security, media repored on Friday. Chaudhary said this on Thursday while addressing a conference here on “Assessing…
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Without naming Pakistan, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar on Friday said that there cannot be a segmented fight against terrorism by differentiating between state and non-state actors. “The state cannot escape…
Vienna, Sep 9 (IANS) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has denounced North Korea’s nuclear test on Friday as a “clear violation” of UN Security Council resolutions and a “troubling and regrettable” action. “I strongly…
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Sep 9 (IANS) China on Friday slammed North Korea’s fifth nuclear test, saying it was “firmly opposed” to it. The fifth nuclear test by North Korea — second this year –…
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Sep 9 (IANS) To attract skilled foreign talent, China has decided to give unified work permit to foreigners. The move will combine China’s two current foreigner work permits into one. According…