Beijing, June 25 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe here and said China is ready to work with France to enrich a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two…
Ankara, June 25 (IANS) Turkey’s long-standing leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a new five-year term after securing outright victory in the country’s presidential and parliamentary elections, tightening his grip on the nation he has ruled…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday that he will personally speak to Uddhav Thackeray to allay his fears about the threat to farmers lands due to the proposed Ratnagiri…
Gangtok, June 25 (IANS) Six Bhutanese movies were screened at the first Bhutan Film Festival held here as part of the commemoration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and the Himalayan kingdom. The…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India on Monday announced a $100 million line of credit to Seychelles to strengthen its defence capabilities and maritime infrastructure even as the two countries decided to work together in…
Seoul, June 25 (IANS) South Korea on Monday began a process to select those who will meet their long-separated family members in North Korea in August. The two Koreas agreed to hold their first family…
Beijing, June 25 (IANS) China and the EU on Monday rejected unilateral and protectionist actions in international trade, in a clear reference to US President Donald Trump’s measures against Beijing and Brussels. “Both parties agreed…
Beijing, June 25 (IANS) US Defence Secretary James Mattis will begin his two-day China visit on Tuesday, where denuclearization of North Korea and regional stability will be the focus of his talks with senior Chinese…
Seoul, June 25 (IANS) Representatives of South and North Korea held a meeting on Monday to discuss the total restoration of cross-border military communication lines in an attempt to reduce tension and build trust amid…
Amman, June 25 (IANS) The Netherlands will provide 400 million euros ($468 million) development aid to countries affected by the Syrian refugee crisis, including Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey, the media reported. Citing Petra news agency,…
Damascus, June 25 (IANS) The Syrian Foreign Ministry has condemned the recent US decision to render financial support to the Syrian Civil Defence group, or “White Helmets,” listed by the Syrian government as a terror…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India and Mongolia have agreed to step up cooperation in areas like air connectivity, trade and economic cooperation, energy security, mining and traditional medicine as part of sustained high-level bilateral…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Navy chief, Admiral Sunil Lanba is on a “goodwill visit” to Bangladesh from June 24 to 29 to consolidate bilateral defence relations and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation,…
Ramallah, June 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s senior advisor Jared Kushner announced that a US Mideast peace plan would be made public “soon”, media reports said on Sunday. The peace deal will be ready…
Imphal, June 24 (IANS) The Collector of a Manipur district bordering Myanmar on Sunday said a part of Indian territory has been encroached upon and he has refused to sign a Survey of India report…
Kathmandu, June 24 (IANS) Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli on Sunday said that his recent visit to China was instrumental in enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries in wide-ranging areas including cross-border railroad…
Beirut, June 24 (IANS) Islamist political party and militant group Hezbollah said its Facebook and Twitter accounts have been terminated without any notice. Hezbollah said on Telegram — an encrypted messaging app — that the…
London, June 24 (IANS) Prince William on Sunday began his first official royal visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories in a five-day tour of the Middle East. He will arrive in Jordan on Sunday,…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari says she is honoured to represent India at the BRICS film festival, to be held in Durban in July. Her short film “Ghar ki Murgi” (“Taken For…
Paris, June 24 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has said he was backing eventual financial sanctions for European countries which refuse to cooperate over the migrant crisis. At a joint press conference on Saturday with…