Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight after hitting Ukrainian capital with a more common nighttime...
KYIV, Ukraine, 29 May: Explosions rattled Kyiv during daylight Monday as Russian ballistic missiles took aim at the Ukrainian capital, hours after a more...
Ecuador: Indigenous leader is arrested over violent protests
QUITO, Ecuador , Jun 14 (AP) — Authorities in Ecuador arrested the leader of a national Indigenous group on Tuesday, alleging that he was...
Sharif’s party releases manifesto with focus on revival of Pakistan’s economy message of peace...
Lahore, 27 Jan: Focus on bringing Pakistan's economy back on track, the message of peace to India, a vow to combat climate change, and...
China’s Premier Li talks trade in Vietnam despite differences over South China Sea
BANGKOK, 13 Oct (AP) — China agreed Sunday to assist Vietnam on cross-border railway development and take steps to expand agricultural imports from its...
India, Israel agree to resume negotiations on FTA from next month
Jerusalem, Oct 18 (PTI) India and Israel on Monday agreed to resume negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from next month with an...
China opposes US, EU sanctions against Russia; says will carry out normal trade with...
Beijing, Feb 28 (PTI) China, a close ally of Russia, said on Monday that it was opposed to illegal unilateral sanctions and will continue...
Russia says no nuclear intentions for Ukraine
Moscow, May 6 (AP) Russia has no intention of deploying tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Friday, a day...
Recognition of Taliban in Afghanistan has to be ‘collective effort’ by countries in region:...
Islamabad, Feb 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said his government will not recognise the Taliban regime in Afghanistan unilaterally and become...
Iran makes more 20% enriched uranium than watchdog reported
Tehran, Oct 10 (AP) Iran has produced more than 120 kilograms (265 pounds) of 20% enriched uranium, the country's nuclear chief said, far more...
China’s Communist Party expels censor accused of corruption
Beijing, Aug 18 (AP) China's ruling Communist Party has expelled a leading internet censor and accused him of a range of crimes and rule...
Xi’s power in China grows after unforeseen rise to dominance
BEIJING, Oct 14 (AP) — When Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, it wasn’t clear what kind of leader he would be.
His low-key...
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power
KYIV, Ukraine, Oct 12 (AP) — Ukraine’s biggest nuclear plant, which is surrounded by Russian troops, has lost all external power needed for vital...
Kremlin says nuclear arms control talks hinge on US goodwill
MOSCOW , Jul 3 (AP) — The Kremlin said Tuesday that it’s ready for talks with the United States on nuclear arms control even...
African leaders arrive in Russia for summit with Putin, as Kremlin seeks allies...
ST. PETERSBURG, 26 Jul: Some African leaders arrived in Russia on Wednesday for a summit with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin seeks more...
Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei
TAIPEI, Taiwan, 30 Jul (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed what he called the “largest-ever” delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan and said...
Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter deal gets board endorsement
New York, Jun 21 (AP) Twitter's board has recommended unanimously that shareholders approve the proposed 44 billion sale of the company to billionaire and...
Iran’s parliament sacks minister over alleged mismanagement
TEHRAN, Iran, 30 Apr: Iran’s parliament voted Sunday to fire the country’s industries minister over alleged mismanagement amid widespread dissatisfaction with the government.
Parliament Speaker...
Japan, UK and Italy formally establish a joint body to develop a new advanced...
TOKYO, 14 Dec (AP) — The defense ministers of Japan, Britain and Italy signed an agreement on Thursday to establish a joint organization to...
US defends move to approve F-16 jet fleet sustainment programme to Pak; says it...
Washington, Sep 27 (PTI) The US on Tuesday defended its decision to approve a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to...
Germany, Indonesia agree to strengthen defense ties
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Germany and Indonesia agreed on Monday to strengthen their defense cooperation and plan a joint military exercise with other countries...