Xi, on historic high, to hold virtual summit with Biden

New York- (IANS) US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a virtual summit Monday evening, the White House said.

The high-stakes meet is set amid increasing hostility among the world's two largest economies.

China launches compulsory recruitment drive for locals in Chumbi Valley

New Delhi (IANS) China has launched a "compulsory recruitment drive" for locals in Chumbi Valley between Sikkim and Bhutan as the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers from the mainland are unable to deal with the harsh winter situation.

Australia hits 90% milestone of 1st Covid vax dose

Canberra (IANS) Australia has hit a new Covid-19 vaccination milestone, with 90 per cent of the people aged 16 and over having received one dose of a jab, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday.

Speaking to the media, he said that…

Despite strain, US, China pledge to enhance climate action at COP26

Glasgow (IANS) Despite strained relations, the US and China -- world's top two polluters -- just ahead of the culmination of the 12-day-long UN climate change negotiations on Wednesday in a major development pledged to work together, saying they…

Australia's unemployment rate rises to 5.2% in Oct

Canberra (IANS) Australia's unemployment rate has risen in October as a result of widespread coronavirus lockdowns.

According to labour force data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday, the official unemployment…

CCP seeks to establish Xi Jinping as equal to Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping

New Delhi (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has passed a "historical resolution" cementing Xi Jinping's status in political history, the BBC reported.

The document, a summary of the party's 100-year history, addresses its key…

Imran Khan authorised force against TLP but Pak military opposed

New Delhi (IANS) The Pakistan military leadership had advised against the use of force against the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters after Prime Minister Imran Khan had authorised it, Dawn reported.

According to sources privy to the…

Relief for TLP may promote similar demands from other banned outfits in Pak

Islamabad (IANS) The decision by the Imran Khan led-government to give a major relief to the previously proscribed organisation Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) from the First Schedule, has not only disappointed many in the country, but has also spread…

Taliban promised military action if Pak talks with TTP fail

New Delhi (IANS) Days before the Afghan Taliban were at the gates of Kabul, Pakistan was already in talks with the government in-waiting to deal with militant outfits such as banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch groups which have been…

Man arrested in Japan for attempting to start fire on bullet train

Tokyo (IANS) A man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to start a fire on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan on Monday, police said.

Kiyoshi Miyake, 69, from Fukuoka, was arrested at the scene, Xinhua news agency quoted the police as saying.