Modi rolls out red carpet for Japanese PM
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi today rolled out the red carpet for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who will be visiting Gujarat from tomorrow, saying he looked forward to…
North Korea slams ‘vicious’ US-led UN sanctions
North Korea on Tuesday blasted vicious sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council over its latest and most powerful nuclear test. North Korea threatened revenge against Washington, who it blamed…
US allies in Asia welcome new UNSC’s unanimous vote to step up sanctions on N Korea
WEB DESK Major US allies in Asia welcomed the UN Security Council’s unanimous vote to step up sanctions on North Korea. Japan and South Korea said they were prepared to…
US softens N Korea resolution ahead of UN vote tonight
WEB DESK The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote tonight on a draft resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea after the United States toned down its demands in…
US commemorates 9/11 anniverssary
Americans are marking the anniversary of one of the nation’s most scarring days known as 9/11 today. Thousands of 9/11 victims’ relatives, survivors, rescuers and others are expected to gather…
5 dead as Hurrican Irma nears vulnerable Tampa Bay, 3.5M people without power
WEB DESK Hurricane Irma is barreling up the Tampa Bay, bringing heavy rainfall and powerful winds. The deadly hurricane, which is now a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of…
Trump speaks to Qatar emir on Gulf unity
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump stressed to the emir of Qatar the importance of unity in fighting terrorism, the White House said on Friday, a day after Trump offered to…
Saudi Arabia suspends dialogue with Qatar
AMN Saudi Arabia says it has suspended dialogue with Qatar, shortly after a phone call between the Qatari leader and the Saudi crown prince. The two sides had discussed holding…
Hurricane Irma regains Category 4 strength, Reach Florida Shores
TV grab WEB DESK Hurricane Irma gained strength early Sunday as edged closer to Florida. It gained momentum and strengthened to a Category 4 storm around 2 a.m., according to…
Rohingya crisis: Insurgents declare temporary ceasefire
WEB DESK Rohingya Muslim insurgents in Myanmar have declared a one-month unilateral ceasefire to ease the humanitarian crisis in northern Rakhine state. Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (Arsa) said the truce…