US warns of using military force against North Korea
WEB DESK The United States have warned of using military force against North Korea in response to later launch of a ballistic missile and also hit out at China and…
Floods hit 5 lakh people in Japan
WEB DESK Two people were confirmed dead and at least 11 others were missing and more than Five lakh were forced leave their homes after record rains battered Kyushu, the…
US ready to work with Russia on establishment of no-fly zones in Syria
US says, it is ready to work with Russia on the establishment of “no-fly zones” in Syria. In a wide-ranging statement issued two days ahead of President Donald Trump’s first…
Venezuela: Many Hurt as Pro-govt activists attack lawmakers
Web Desk Dozens of pro-government activists have stormed into Venezuela’s opposition controlled National Assembly and attacked lawmakers, leaving several hurt and bleeding. According to media reports, about 100 government supporters…
China risks trade with US if its trade with N Korea violates UN sanctions: US
WEB DESK The US ambassador to the United Nations has warned China that it risks its massive trade with the United States if its trade with North Korea violates UN…
Saudi Arabia, allies extend boycott of Qatar
AMN /CAIRO Saudi Arab and it four Arab allies vowed Wednesday to maintain their boycott of Qatar, criticizing its “negative” response to their list of demands to end the diplomatic…
India-ASEAN RCEP pact likely to be concluded by year end
India and ASEAN are actively engaged in negotiations for a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) agreement which is likely to be concluded by the year end. Secretary (East), External Affairs Ministry,…
European Parliament approves first ever EU-Cuba pact
The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved today a first-ever cooperation deal between the EU and Cuba, despite lingering concerns about human rights violations in the communist-ruled country. MEPs in the eastern…
Gulf crisis: Saudi Arabia to discuss Qatar crisis with allies
Saudi Arabia and Arab allies that have cut ties with Qatar will hold talks in Egypt today on the Gulf diplomatic crisis, after Doha said their demands are impossible to…
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on N Korea’s ICBM
WEB DESK The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting today after North Korea said it had successfully tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile. The United States – which…