Sri Lanka to focus on IMF’s recommendations to secure second tranche of bailout package
Colombo: With the IMF saying that Sri Lanka’s full economic recovery is not yet assured, the government on Thursday said it will focus on the recommendations of the global lender and will continue discussions with it to reach a staff-level agreement for the second tranche of the bailout package. In March this year, the International […]
India-China relations in ‘abnormal state’ since Galwan Valley clash: Jaishankar
New York: India-China relations have been in an “abnormal state” since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and it is a “possibly longer than medium-term issue”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, emphasising that none of the explanations given by Beijing for amassing its troops along the LAC are really tenable. India has been consistently […]
Fire at a wedding hall in northern Iraq kills around 100 people, injures 150
Mosul (Iraq): A raging fire seemingly caused by fireworks set off to celebrate a Christian wedding consumed a hall packed with guests in northern Iraq, killing around 100 people and injuring 150 others as authorities warned Wednesday the death toll could still rise. Authorities said that flammable building materials also contributed to the latest disaster […]
There ought to be full and fair investigation into Canada’s allegations against India: US
Washington: The United States has said there ought to be a full and fair investigation into Canada’s allegations that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a separatist Sikh leader in British Columbia earlier this year. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said this at a news conference here on Tuesday. “They are such […]
At least 20 dead in gas station explosion as Nagorno-Karabakh residents flee to Armenia
Yerevan (Armenia): At least 20 people were killed and nearly 300 others injured by an explosion at a crowded gas station in Nagorno-Karabakh as thousands of people rushed to flee into Armenia, separatist authorities in the region said Tuesday. More than 13,500 people — about 12% of the region’s population — have fled across the […]
Days when few nations set the agenda and expected others to fall in line are over: EAM S Jaishankar tells UNGA
United Nations: India on Tuesday told the UN General Assembly that the days when a few nations set the agenda and expected others to fall in line are over, underlining that its Presidency of the G20 sought to focus on key concerns of the many, not just the narrow interests of a few. Beginning his […]
EAM asks UN member states not to allow ‘political convenience’ to determine responses to terrorism, extremism
United Nations: India on Tuesday asked the UN member states not to allow “political convenience” to determine responses to terrorism, extremism and violence, in what appears to be a veiled attack on Canada amidst the diplomatic standoff. Addressing the 78th UN General Assembly session here, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said respect for territorial […]
Philippines vows to remove floating barrier placed by China’s coast guard at disputed lagoon
Manila: Philippine officials vowed Monday to remove a floating barrier placed by China’s coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a disputed lagoon in the South China Sea. They said the 300-metre (980-foot) -long barrier at the entrance to the lagoon at Scarborough Shoal is “illegal and illegitimate”. Chinese coast guard vessels laid […]
Thousands of Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh as Turkish president set to visit Azerbaijan
Yerevan (Armenia): Thousands of Armenians streamed out of Nagorno-Karabakh after the Azerbaijani military reclaimed full control of the breakaway region while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was set to visit Azerbaijan Monday in a show of support to its ally. The Azerbaijani military routed Armenian forces in a 24-hour blitz last week, forcing the separatist […]
Canada’s defence minister expresses concern over measures taken by India
Toronto Canada’s Defence Minister Bill Blair has voiced concern over the measures taken by India including the suspension of visa services for Canadians and urged New Delhi to cooperate fully in the investigation of the killing of a Sikh separatist leader to uncover the truth and work together to resolve it in an appropriate way. […]
