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Tensions have risen between France and Brazil after Macron tweeted that the fires burning in the Amazon basin amounted to an international crisis and should be discussed as a top priority at the G7 summit. (Photo: AFP)

'Use funds to reforest Europe': Brazil rejects G7 aid to fight Amazon...

'We appreciate the offer, but maybe those resources are more relevant to reforest Europe,' Lorenzoni, chief of staff to...

27 Aug 2019 9:57 AM IST

Voice of Karachi chairman Nadeem Nusrat. (Photo: ANI)

Huge setback to Pak's foreign policy after its isolation on Kashmir:...

He said both India and Pakistan should start dialogue process without any delay to resolve all outstanding issues...

27 Aug 2019 9:29 AM IST

Johnson & Johnson called the verdict the result of an unfair process that allowed the women to sue the company in Missouri despite most of them not living in the state and said it would appeal. (Photo: AFP)

Johnson & Johnson fined with USD 572 million for opioid crisis in...

After the judgement, the company made public its plans to challenge the 'flawed' judgment.

27 Aug 2019 8:44 AM IST

The thousands of fires burning in the Amazon dont look like the major forest fires of Europe or North America -- instead, they are fuelled mainly by branches, vegetation and other byproducts of deforestation in cleared areas, experts say. (Photo: File)

As Brazil fights Amazon criticism, No time off for ambassadors

Some ambassadors were already on vacation and had to return to their posts, the sources said.

27 Aug 2019 8:37 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron strongly opposes Donald Trumps pullout from the 2015 global deal curbing Irans nuclear activities. (Photo: AFP)

Macron slams Brazil President after 'extraordinarily rude' comments...

Jair Bolsonaro and Emmanuel Macron have repeatedly locked horns in the past week over the fires ravaging the Amazon...

27 Aug 2019 8:22 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. (Photo: ANI)

Brexit: UK, India agree to form team for progress in economic agenda

The two countries also discussed the situation in the Gulf on the need to find a new pathway 'if the Iran nuclear deal...

26 Aug 2019 8:32 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: ANI)

'Abrogating Article 370 is India's internal matter' PM Modi to UN...

PM said that terrorism was the primary threat and concern and certain restrictions will remain in place in J&K to ensure...

26 Aug 2019 7:49 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has formed a seven-member committee in connection with the status of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Kashmir: 'If conflict moves to war...' Imran reminds superpowers of...

'I will speak at the UN General Assembly on September 27 and highlight the Kashmir issue on world stage,' Khan said.

26 Aug 2019 7:19 PM IST

The two leaders held 40-minute discussions in Biarritz, the French town which is hosting the meeting of the worlds most industrialised nations. (Photo: AP)

'He speaks very good English, just doesn't want to talk': PM laughs at...

PM Modi firmly asserted that all issues between India, Pakistan were bilateral and 'that is why we don't bother any...

26 Aug 2019 7:00 PM IST

The major US complaint against the WTO is about the dispute settlement mechanism as well as the system by which countries declare themselves as developing countries. (Photo: AP)

US being treated more fairly by WTO now, we appreciate it: Trump

Trump has complained of differential treatment received by India, China at WTO, even threatened to pull out of the...

26 Aug 2019 6:39 PM IST

India is not a member of G-7 grouping but Prime Minister Modi has been personally invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi highlights India's efforts for sustainable future at...

The Prime Minister underlined India's contribution to addressing climate change, water stress, and ocean pollution.

26 Aug 2019 6:32 PM IST

Modi is attending the G7 Summit in this French town of Biarritz on special invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: ANI)

G7 summit: PM Modi highlights India's efforts towards eliminating...

Modi saidhe highlighted India's efforts towards conserving water, harnessing solar energy and, protecting flora and...

26 Aug 2019 5:05 PM IST