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Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP/File)

China's Xi Jinping warns of difficult times amid trade war with US

The two countries are locked in tit-for-tat tariff increases on each other's imports, after talks broke down to resolve...

23 May 2019 9:02 AM IST

India stands committed to any process, which can help Afghanistan emerge as a united, peaceful, secure, stable, inclusive and economically vibrant nation, with guaranteed gender and human rights, Foreign Minister Sushma Swarag at the event. (Photo: ANI)

Afghanistan, terrorism top Sushma Swaraj's speech at SCO meet

The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance created in 2001 in Shanghai.

22 May 2019 5:07 PM IST

The statement by Boeing came after Ethiopia on Thursday released the preliminary report into the March 10 Ethiopian Airlines crash. (Photo:AP)

China's big three airlines seek 737 MAX payouts from Boeing: reports

China Southern is Asia's largest carrier by fleet size, China Eastern is country's number two, while Air China is the...

22 May 2019 4:39 PM IST

Joe Biden will be competing with 20 other candidates including heavyweights like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to win Democratic nominations. (Photo:AP)

North Korea calls Biden fool of low IQ' over Kim criticism

There was no immediate reaction from the Biden camp, possibly due to the late hour in the United States.

22 May 2019 2:29 PM IST

Trump is expected to watch the final three bouts on the last day of the tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan venue alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his May 25-28 state visit. (Photo: AP | File)

Japan's sumo fans welcome Trump Trophy but wish he would sit...

Trump will not be the first foreign dignitary to present a trophy to a sumo tournament winner.

22 May 2019 1:30 PM IST

Russia came next with USD four million, followed by Sweden and Canada with USD 2.44 million and USD 570,000, respectively, the data showed. (Photo: Representative | ANI)

European nations donate more than USD 5 mn to N Korea amidst worst...

Pyongyang has been experiencing its worst drought in 37 years, raising fears crops due to be harvested next month will...

22 May 2019 1:24 PM IST

China and Pakistan had begun joint development and manufacture of the single-engine light JF-17 jets over a decade ago. (Representational Image)

China delivers first overhauled JF-17 fighter jet to Pakistan

JF17 is part of close defence cooperation between the two countries under which China has become a major supplier of...

22 May 2019 11:38 AM IST

As per 9 oclock this morning, there were 200 people hurt being brought to five hospitals, the Governor told broadcaster TVOne. (Photo: AP)

At least 6 dead, 200 injured in civil unrest following Indonesia...

'The number of people dead was six,' he said, adding that hospitals were conducting post mortems to determine the cause...

22 May 2019 10:47 AM IST

Imran Khan claimed that people will be given the party tickets on the basis of merit and popularity in their respective constituencies. (Photo: File)

Bangladesh gets tough on Pakistan; restrict visa issuance to its...

Bangladesh, in its first step to isolate Pakistan from the international community, has restricted visa issuance for...

21 May 2019 2:51 PM IST

Last week, Sri Lanka placed all police stations in Colombo on high alert. (Photo:AP)

'Mother of satan' bombs reveal external meddling in SL easter attacks:...

Detectives said back-pack bombs used in the attacks on three churches and hotels were manufactured by local jihadists...

21 May 2019 2:23 PM IST

He said Indias absence hurts the credibility of the body. (Photo:ANI)

German Ambassador calls for India to have a permanent UNSC seat

Walter J. Lindner said India is needed to be present at the UNSC permanently.

21 May 2019 1:55 PM IST

'Significant achievement' listing Masood Azhar as global terrorist:...

It was a huge victory for India after a decade of relentless efforts to ban the mastermind of several terror attacks...

21 May 2019 1:37 PM IST