Blinken admits some US actions undermine int'l order

Washington (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that some US actions in recent years have undermined the rules-based world order.

"I know that some of our actions in recent years have undermined the rules-based order and led…

Russia protects its own interests, int'l law: Putin

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday stressed on the protection of country's national interests on the 76th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.

"Russia consistently defends international law," the President…

US-led alliance reports attack on Iraq military base

Baghdad (IANS) A US-led alliance fighting the Islamic State (IS) terror group on Saturday said an air attack had targeted a military base in western Iraq, causing no casualties.

Alliance spokesman Colonel Wayne Marotto said on Twitter that…

Biden says confident of meeting Putin in June

Washington (IANS) US President Joe Biden said that he is confident that a meeting with his Russian counterparty Vladimir Putin could be arranged in June, downplaying the impact of the ongoing tension along the Moscow-Kiev border to the summit.

India travel ban to end on May 15: Aus PM

Canberra (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced that the ban on travel from India would end on May 15, paving the way for thousands of Australians stranded in the Covid-battered country to return home.

The controversial…

China sharply rejects criticism by G7 FMs

Beijing (IANS) China on Thursday sharply rejected criticism by the G7 Foreign Ministers as "groundless accusations".

"The G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting made groundless accusations against China, grossly interfered in China's internal…

Myanmar junta bans satellite TV, restricts Internet, media

Kolkata (IANS) The Myanmar junta has banned satellite television after imposing severe restrictions on the Internet and media, provoking global rights groups to protest the military's tightening grip over information flow in the country.

The…

Bangladesh foils radical Islamists' Parliament attack plan

Kolkata (IANS) Chasing a lead generated by SIGINT interception, Bangladesh counter-terrorism officials have nabbed a militant of radical Islamist group Ansar-al-Islam, who has admitted to planning an attack on Jatiya Sangsad (parliament).

Ansar…

Biden hopes to meet Putin during Europe trip in June

Washington (IANS) US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he expects to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his trip to Europe in June.

"That is my hope and expectation. We are working on it," Biden told reporters…

Nepal's Oli government slips in minority

Kathmandu (IANS) The KP Sharma Oli-led government in Nepal has slipped in the minority after the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) withdrew its support to the government.

With this Maoist's decision , the Oli government has been…