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Xi Jinping, Kamala Harris call for open channels in latest US-China meeting

BANGKOK: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US Vice President Kamala Harris called for open communication during a brief meeting on Saturday, days after his...

‘Most’ APEC members condemn war in Ukraine: Leaders’ statement

BANGKOK: Asia-Pacific leaders added their voices on Saturday to international pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, issuing a summit statement saying "most"...

Saudi prince’s new title key to dodging lawsuit over killing

WASHINGTON: It raised eyebrows six weeks ago when Saudi Arabia’s aged king, Salman, named his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as prime minister....

Change in political situation in Afghanistan has resulted in slowing down of our projects for different reasons: India

United Nations: India said that prior to the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, New Delhi had been implementing developmental and capacity-building projects in...

Visa processing expected to reach pre-pandemic levels in FY 2023: US

Washington: The US visa processing is rebounding faster than projected and is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels in Fiscal Year 2023, the State Department...

Committed to working quickly on UK-India FTA: Rishi Sunak

London: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the UK government remains committed to working "as quickly as possible" towards a successful conclusion to...

Another attempt on Imran Khan’s life possible: Pak judge quotes intelligence report

Islamabad: There is a possibility of another assassination attempt on Imran Khan, the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court said on Friday and asserted...

Russia launches new Ukraine barrage as grain deal extended

Kyiv: Russian airstrikes inflicted more damage on Ukraine on Thursday, with the latest barrage smashing into energy infrastructure, apartment buildings and an industrial site. At...

North Korea fires ballistic missile after warning US of ‘fierce’ military move

SEOUL: North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Thursday, South Korea’s military said, hours after the North threatened to launch...

Republicans gain control of US House of Representatives, Congress split

WASHINGTON: Republicans on Wednesday took control of the US House of Representatives from Democrats, networks said, narrowly securing a legislative base to oppose President...

New UK-India visa scheme hailed by industry, student groups

LONDON: Industry and student groups in Britain have welcomed the new UK-India Young Professionals Scheme launched by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, calling it a...

US, others hold joint naval drills amid China concerns

Beijing: US, Japanese, Australian and Canadian warships are currently staging extensive joint drills in Japanese and international waters, the US Navy said on Wednesday. Without...

Blast likely caused by Ukraine missile in accident, says Poland

PRZEWODOW: Poland on Wednesday said a deadly blast that killed two people in a village near the border with Ukraine was likely caused by...

Over 1 billion youngsters at hearing loss risk due to headphones, loud music: Study

Washington: Over one billion teenagers and young people are potentially at risk of hearing loss due to their use of headphones and earbuds, and...

Biden, Sunak discuss Ukraine, China, North Ireland: White House

BALI: United States President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak affirmed their strong support for Ukraine on Wednesday as they met for...

Significant decline in sperm counts globally, including India: Study

New Delhi: An international team of researchers has found a significant decline in sperm counts over the years in many countries globally, including India. Sperm...

PM Modi, US President Biden review India-US ties during their meeting in Bali

Bali: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on Tuesday reviewed the state of India-US strategic partnership including in sectors like critical...

G-20 to hold tough on Russia, urge end to Ukraine war

Nusa Dua (Indonesia): Leaders of the world's largest economies appeared ready on Tuesday to convey a strong message from most condemning Russia's invasion of...

Turkey makes more arrests in connection with deadly bombing

Istanbul: Turkish police have apprehended more suspects in connection with the bombing of a bustling pedestrian avenue in Istanbul that killed six people and...

China poses a threat but must also engage with them: UK PM Sunak

LONDON: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that China posed a threat to Britain but it was also right to have dialogue with...

Iran issues first death sentence after ‘riots’: Judiciary

TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday issued its first death sentence linked to participation in "riots", amid nationwide protests since the death of Mahsa Amini, the...

‘Being Elon Musk not easy’: Twitter CEO touches on criticism, workload at G-20 forum

NUSA DUA: It's not easy being Elon Musk. That was the message the new Twitter owner and the billionaire head of Tesla and SpaceX...

Ukraine President Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson ‘beginning of the end’

KHERSON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the Russian withdrawal from Kherson 'the beginning of the end of the war' on Monday as he met...

Imran Khan’s party moves SC to get FIR registered against three suspects named by him who plotted to kill him

Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Monday filed multiple writ petitions in the Supreme Court to get an FIR registered against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior...

Jaishankar meets Blinken; discusses Ukraine war, Indo-US ties

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken here on Sunday and discussed bilateral ties, the raging...

Ukraine war, tensions with China loom over big Bali summit

Nusa Dua (Indonesia): A showdown between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin isn't happening, but fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and growing tensions...

G20 nations launch billion-dollar pandemic fund to tackle next global pandemic

NUSA DUA, INDONESIA: G20 health and finance ministers launched a $1.4-billion fund Sunday to tackle the next global pandemic ahead of the bloc's leaders...

UK, India need each other now more than ever: Boris Johnson

NEW DELHI: Ties between the United Kingdom and India will remain on a "phenomenal upward trajectory" under Indian-origin UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, that...

EAM Jaishankar meets Ukrainian counterpart, discusses ways to end Russia-Ukraine conflict

PHNOM PENH: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday held a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba and both the leaders discussed recent...

China successfully launches cargo spacecraft for its space station in orbit

BEIJING: China successfully launched its cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5 on Saturday to deliver supplies for its space station, the construction of which is expected to...

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