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...
A top White House official says US and China are working to avoid conflict...
BEIJING, 27 aug (AP) — The United States and China are working to ensure the competition between them does not veer into conflict, a...
UK backs India, Germany, Japan, Brazil as permanent members of UNSC
United Nations, Nov 18 (PTI): The UK has voiced support for India, Germany, Japan and Brazil to sit as permanent members in an expanded...
Thailand’s PM who seized power in a 2014 coup, quits politics after losing election
BANGKOK, 11 Jul: Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who served almost nine years in office after seizing power in a 2014 military coup, said...
Taiwan defies China pressure before US House speaker meeting
TAIPEI, 4 Apr: Taiwan pushed back against threats of retaliation by China, ahead of an expected meet-ing between the island’s president and the U.S....
North Korea says its revised constitution defines South Korea as ‘hostile state’ for first...
SEOUL, South Korea, 17 Oct (AP) — North Korea confirmed Thursday that its recently revised constitution defines South Korea as “a hostile state” for...
China condemns suicide attack on its nationals in Gwadar, asks Pakistan to take effective...
Islamabad, Aug 21 (PTI) China on Saturday asked Pakistan to take "practical and effective" measures and overhaul the security mechanism to forestall attacks on...
Biden to host unity summit against hate-fueled violence
WILMINGTON, Del. , Aug 19 (AP) — President Joe Biden will host a White House summit next month aimed at combating a spate of...
Pakistani troops kill 10 militants responsible for attack on military base that left 8...
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, 16 Jul (AP) — All 10 militants who rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistani military facility were killed in...
When India grows, world grows & when India reforms, world transforms’: PM Modi at...
United Nations, Sep 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that when Indians make progress, it also gives an impetus to the...
Indian-origin drug trafficker’s death sentence appeal to be heard on Jan 24 in Singapore
Singapore, Jan 15 (PTI) Indian-origin drug trafficker Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam's appeal against his execution will be heard by a five-judge panel of Singapore's Supreme...
Maya village’s water, future threatened by Mexican train
VIDA Y ESPERANZA, Mexico , Aug 22 (AP) — Mexico’s ambitious Maya Train project is supposed to bring development to the Yucatan Peninsula, but...
Northern European nations pledge to step up protection of undersea, offshore infrastructure
AMSTERDAM, 13 Jun: An alliance of northern European nations pledged Tuesday to do more to protect critical undersea and offshore infrastructure in the face...
China says ‘shocked’ by suicide bomb attack on Chinese nationals in Pakistan
Beijing, Aug 23 (PTI) China on Monday said it is shocked by last week's suicide bomb attack on a vehicle carrying Chinese personnel in...
Former cheerleading coach charged with child molestation
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. , 22 Jul (AP) — A former coach at a competitive cheerleading organization has been charged with sexually assaulting a student...
China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along LAC to stabilise bilateral ties:...
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, 24 Dec: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the...
Flag of Sweden is raised at NATO headquarters, cementing its place as the 32nd...
BRUSSELS, 11 Mar: Sweden’s national flag was raised at NATO headquarters on Monday, cementing the Nordic country’s place as the 32nd member of the...
NATO chief: Dispute over Sweden, Finland will be resolved
COPENHAGEN, Denmark , 20 May (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday he was ”confident that we will come to a quick decision...
Sabres sign coach Don Granato to multiyear extension
BUFFALO, N.Y. , Oct 12 (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres signed coach Don Granato to a multiyear extension on Wednesday, rewarding him for the...
British PM Sunak pledges to ‘give everything’ for new Brexit deal
London, 26 Feb: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday pledged to give everything he has got to fix the lingering problems of Brexit...