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Russia, Ukraine trade blame for deadly attack on POW prison

Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine accused each other Friday of shelling a prison in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine, an attack that reportedly killed...

China accuses US of ‘navigation bullying’ in South China Sea

Manila: China blasted a top US Navy official Friday after he criticised Beijing's increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, saying it's America's...

No new financing to Sri Lanka until ‘adequate’ macroeconomic policy in place: World Bank

Colombo: The World Bank does not plan to offer new financing to crisis-hit Sri Lanka until an "adequate" macroeconomic policy framework is in place,...

Russian space chief: no date yet for space station pullout

Moscow: The head of Russia's space agency said Friday that the country has not set a date for pulling out of the International Space...

US carrier strike group returns to South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions

Hong Kong: A US aircraft carrier and its strike group have returned to the South China Sea after a port call in Singapore, deploying...

A richer, stronger China warns Pelosi not to visit Taiwan

Beijing: Beijing grumbled but swallowed its irritation in 1997 when then-Speaker Newt Gingrich of the US House of Representatives visited Taiwan, the island democracy...

Russian strikes hit military base outside Kyiv: Ukraine army

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine said Thursday that Moscow's forces had struck a military base north of the capital Kyiv, in a rare admission of a...

Sri Lanka needs to begin debt restructuring talks with creditors before bailout package can be sanctioned: IMF

Colombo: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka must begin debt restructuring talks with its creditors, including China before it can hope of getting the bailout package sanctioned...

Debris from China space rocket could fall to Earth in next few days

BEIJING: Debris from a Chinese rocket is set to crash to Earth some time over the next few days, with the potential for wreckage...

Indo-Pacific defence chiefs meet against backdrop of China’s campaign to expand military presence

SYDNEY: Defense chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific gathered this week to bolster their connections against a backdrop of China's ongoing campaign to expand its...

China says US will ‘bear all consequences’ if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan

BEIJING: China warned Wednesday that Washington would "bear the consequences" if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, with tensions soaring ahead of an...

Two new studies bolster theory that coronavirus emerged from Wuhan animal market

WUHAN: Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold – further...

New UK parliamentary panel to promote trade, investment ties with India

LONDON: A new cross-party UK parliamentary panel has been created to promote trade, investment and people-to-people ties with India, backed up by the British...

US and Taliban make progress on Afghan reserves, but big gaps remain

KABUL WASHINGTON: US and Taliban officials have exchanged proposals for the release of billions of dollars from Afghan central bank reserves held abroad into...

Russia aims new air strikes at Black Sea coastal targets

KYIV, Ukraine: Russia targeted Ukraine’s Black Sea regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv with air strikes Tuesday, hitting private buildings and port infrastructure along the...

Xi congratulates President Murmu; Says ready to work with her to deepen cooperation, properly handle differences

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu on assuming office, saying he stands ready to work with her...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rails at Greece over violation of Muslim minority rights

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday criticized Greece for allegedly violating a settlement that has governed relations between the rivals for nearly...

‘Missile alert’: Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tension

TAIPEI: Roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in parts of Taiwan, including its capital Taipei, on Monday for an air-raid exercise...

China confirms warnings to US on Nancy Pelosi’s possible Taiwan visit

BEIJING: China confirmed that it did heighten warnings to US officials about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan, as first reported by...

China adds science laboratory to its orbiting space station

BEIJING: China added a laboratory to its permanent orbiting space station Monday as it moves toward completing the structure in the coming months. The Wentian...

China launches second of three space station modules

BEIJING: China launched on Sunday the second of three modules needed to complete its new space station, state media reported, the latest step in...

China more aggressive, dangerous to US, allies: US General Mark Milley

JAKARTA: The Chinese military has become significantly more aggressive and dangerous over the past five years, the top US military officer said during a...

Russia says strike on Ukrainian port hit military targets

KYIV: Russian defence ministry officials on Sunday insisted that an airstrike on the port of Odesa — less than a day after Russia and...

India, six others vote against resolution to grant UN accreditation to 6 rights groups

United Nations: India along with six others has voted against a draft resolution presented by the US that recommended six human rights groups, which...

Pak, China welcome ‘interested’ third countries joining CPEC for mutually beneficial cooperation

Islamabad: All-weather allies Pakistan and China have decided to welcome "interested" third countries joining the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying it was...

Over 1,000 artefacts missing from Sri Lanka’s Presidential Palace and PM’s official residence taken over by protesters: Police

Colombo: More than 1,000 valuable artefacts, including items of vintage and antique value have reportedly gone missing from Sri Lanka's Presidential Palace and Prime...

White House announces $270M military package for Ukraine

WASHINGTON: The White House announced Friday that the U.S. is sending an additional $270 million in security assistance to Ukraine, a package that will...

UN court rejects Myanmar claims, will hear Rohingya case

The Hague: Judges at the United Nations' highest court have dismissed preliminary objections by Myanmar to a case alleging the Southeast Asian nation is...

Deal for Ukraine grain exports due to be sealed in Istanbul

Istanbul: Russia and Ukraine were expected to sign separate agreements with Turkey and the UN on Friday that would allow Ukraine to resume grain...

Top UN official in Sri Lanka calls for inclusive consultations to resolve economic crisis

UNITED NATIONS: The top UN official in Sri Lanka has called on all stakeholders in the country to engage in broad and inclusive consultations...

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