WORLD
US strike kills Islamic State commander in Afghanistan
Kabul, Aug 27 (AP) A US strike over the weekend killed a senior Islamic State commander in eastern Afghanistan, Afghan...
Iran lawsuit against US sanctions opens at UN court
The Hague, Aug 27 : Iran opened a lawsuit today demanding the UN's top court order the suspension of renewed...
China hails first-time participation of India, Pakistan in SCO counter-terror drill
Beijing, Aug 27 : China today welcomed the participation of militaries of India and Pakistan for the first time in...
Pope hears the wounds of Ireland’s abused, and vows to speak
Knock (Ireland), Aug 26 (AP) Pope Francis visited a famous shrine today in Ireland and was to celebrate a Mass...
Iran economy minister impeached
Tehran, Aug 26 : Iran's parliament impeached Economy Minister Masoud Karbasian today in the latest blow to the embattled government...
Govt distances itself from Swamy’s comments that India should intervene if polls rigged in Maldives
New Delhi, Aug 26 : The government today distanced itself from BJP MP Subramanian Swamy's remarks that India should "invade"...
US cuts aid to Palestinians by more than USD 200 million
Washington, Aug 25 (AP) The Trump administration has decided to cut more than USD 200 million in bilateral assistance to...
US cut in aid amounts to ‘cheap blackmail’: Palestinians
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories), Aug 25 : US President Donald Trump's administration is resorting to "cheap blackmail" against the Palestinians with...
26 children killed by coalition strikes in Yemen: UN
United Nations, Aug 25 : Two Saudi-led coalition air strikes in Yemen have killed at least 26 children, UN officials...
2+2 dialogue important opportunity to enhance engagement with India: US
Washington, Aug 21 : Describing India as an "all-weather partner", the US has said the upcoming 2+2 dialogue with the country...