US, Cuba to resume regular commercial flights
The US and Cuba have reached an understanding on resuming regular commercial flights between the two countries. Unnamed officials in Cuba and the US said an announcement was imminent. It…
Russia to suspend Ukraine trade pact
Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that will exclude Ukraine from a free trade zone that includes former Soviet countries from 1 January. Ukraine plans to join an…
Af-Pak border region remains terrorist sanctuary: Pentagon
The US has said that border regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan continue to remain a sanctuary for terrorist organisations. In its six-monthly report to the US Congress on Afghanistan, Pentagon…
US supports TAPI pipeline project
The United States has said it supports the 7.6 billion dollar TAPI pipeline project that will bring clean fuel to the growing economies of India and Pakistan. US state Department…
Yemen peace talks begin in Switzerland as ceasefire takes effect
Yemen’s warring parties have begun UN-backed peace talks in Switzerland, as a seven-day ceasefire came into effect. The UN says the talks between the government, the Houthi rebel movement and…
30 dead in Boko Haram attack on three Nigerian villages
Boko Haram militants have attacked three villages in north-eastern Nigeria, leaving 30 people dead and 20 wounded, according to vigilantes. Mustapha Karimbe, a civilian helping the Nigerian military fight the…
India to join fight against IS under UN flag only: Parrikar
AMN / Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that if United Nations approves a resolution and there is a UN mission against ISIS, India will definitely participate in it. Speaking…
Millions without power, three dead as typhoon hits Philippines
Typhoon Nona internationally known as Melor, today brought heavy rain and strong winds that left millions without power in Philippines. Officials said at least three people have died. The National…
Saudi Arabia forms Islamic military coalition to counter terrorism
Saudi Arabia said today that 34 nations have agreed to form a new Islamic military alliance to fight terrorism. It will have a joint operations center based in the kingdom’s…
Food security: India to pitch for permanent solution at WTO meeting
Backed by several developing countries, India will strongly pitch for finding a permanent solution to the food security issue at the WTO meeting of 160 trade ministers, beginning in Kenyan…