back to top
World Bank's Georgieva poised to become 2nd female IMF chief
WASHINGTON: A top executive at the World Bank, Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria, is now officially unopposed in her bid to become only the second...
UN rights chief asks India, Pakistan to respect and protect human rights of Kashmiris
GENEVA: UN Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Monday asked India and Pakistan to ensure that the human rights of the Kashmiri people are respected...
India, Singapore reaffirm commitment to boost ties
SINGAPORE: India and Singapore on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to fully realising the enormous potential of the bilateral ties, as External Affairs Minister S...
Iran installing advanced centrifuges: UN nuclear watchdog
VIENNA: The UN's nuclear watchdog confirmed Monday that Iran was installing advanced centrifuges as the troubled 2015 deal with world powers over Tehran's nuclear...
WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris, the first Indian-origin US Senator, has apologised for laughing and saying "well said" in response to a question from an Indian...
Trump cancels talks with Taliban as it fails to live up to commitments: Pompeo
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called off a secret summit with Taliban leaders and his Afghan counterpart as the terror group failed to live...
Pakistan, China discuss Kashmir issue; underline need to settle disputes through dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Sunday discussed the Kashmir issue and underlined the need to settle disputes in the region through dialogue on the...
Taliban say US 'will be harmed more than anyone' after Trump halts talks
KABUL: The Taliban said the US "will be harmed more than anyone" but left the door open for future negotiations Sunday after President Donald...
Russians go to polls in test for Putin allies
MOSCOW: Russians voted in local elections on Sunday that will test the popularity of President Vladimir Putin and his allies after a crackdown on...
Hurricane Dorian's death toll in Bahamas rises to 43: media
MARSH HARBOUR: The death toll from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas has risen to 43, media outlets said late Friday, and was expected to...