New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Seven months into his term as India’s High Commissioner to UK, Navtej Sarna is being asked to move to Washington as the country’s next ambassador, as the US prepares for…
Ankara, Aug 25 (IANS) Turkish troops will continue their military operation in Syria until the opposition Free Syrian Army (FSA) regains control of Jarabulus town, Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Isik said on Thursday. “Our main…
Brussels, Aug 25 (IANS) Two-thirds of Europeans want the European Union to do more on environment protection, a survey has showed. According to the Eurobarometre survey commissioned by the European Parliament, 67 per cent expressed…
Islamabad, Aug 25 (IANS) Pakistan has made a strong pitch for membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), telling the UN Security Council that the “exemplary measures” Islam–abad had taken to strengthen nuclear safety establish…
By Arul Louis United Nations, Aug 25 (IANS) With the UN committed to empowering women and Secretary General Ban Ki-moon proudly declaring “I am HeForShe”, a protest by women in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir offering him bangles…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh on Thursday attended the Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Colombo Process, a regional meeting on labour mobility, in Sri Lanka’s capital. “Managing…
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit India and Bangladesh to hold discussions to broaden bilateral ties, according to an official statement. Kerry will travel to Dhaka on…
By Arul Louis United Nations, Aug 25 (IANS) Sustainable development will be high on the agenda when General Assembly President-elect Peter Thomson visits India next week and meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “My main interest…
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker is slated to visit New Delhi to attend the second US-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue and the US-India CEO Forum scheduled to be held from…
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) Outgoing UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader and Brexit backer Nigel Farage has urged Republicans to “get your walking boots on” and drum up support for presidential nominee Donald Trump. Farage, joined…
Bogota, Aug 25 (IANS) The Colombian government and the outlawed Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) reached a historic agreement to conclude the peace negotiations that started nearly four years. The final document was endorsed…
Beijing, Aug 25 (IANS) Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli met with Brian Deese, senior advisor to US President Barack Obama, in Beijing on Wednesday, agreeing to cooperate more closely on climate change. Zhang said China-US…
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw will visit India from August 27 to 30 at the invitation of President Pranab Mukherjee, it was announced on Wednesday. The visit comes close less…
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The Union cabinet approved on Wednesday an MoU with Myanmar for cooperation in the field of traditional systems of medicine, officials said. “The cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra…
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) French company DCNS, which suffered a data leak including documents related to India’s Scorpene submarines, said on Wednesday that the matter will be investigated by “proper French authorities”. DCNS, which…
Ankara, Aug 24 (IANS) US Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the US is ready to offer any necessary support to Turkey after the July 15 failed coup attempt against the Turkish government. “We…
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi will visit India at the invitation of President Pranab Mukherjee from September 1 to 3, it was announced on Wednesday. Al Sisi will be…
Beijing, Aug 24 (IANS) China is hoping for talks with the Philippines on the South China Sea issue at an early date, an official said on Wednesday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang was responding to…
Beijing, Aug 24 (IANS) The G20 summit in the Chinese city of Hangzhou (east), to be attended by leaders of the world’s largest economies, will be held on September 4 and 5, China confirmed at…
Beijing, Aug 24 (IANS) US President Barack Obama’s senior climate change advisor Brian Deese is in Beijing to assess key climate change issues ahead of Obama’s upcoming visit to the country for the G20 summit…