Saudi rejects Pak plea for discussion on Kashmir at OIC

New Delhi/Islamabad (IANS) In yet another setback to Islamabad, Saudi Arabia has once again declined Pakistan's request for an urgent meeting of the council of foreign ministers on Kashmir at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Indian-Americans upset with Iowa Democratic caucus

Washington (IANS) Members of the Indian-American community were disappointed with the chaos that took place within the Democratic Party in the Iowa caucus earlier this week, a media report said.

All eyes were on Iowa on Monday night as its…

Senate acquits Trump on both impeachment charges

New York (IANS) President Donald Trump has been acquitted by the Senate on both impeachment charges ending the historic trial that was a desperate move by Democrats to avenge their defeat in the 2016 election.

While the Democrats put up a united…

Buttigieg, Sanders lead in 1st Dem presidential nomination race

New York (IANS) Pete Buttiegieg, a small town mayor breaking into national politics, and veteran Senator Bernie Sanders emerged as leaders in the first results of the chaotic Democratic Party race in Iowa for nomination to run against President Donald…

China coronavirus toll inches closer to 500

Beijing (IANS) The toll from the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China has climbed to 490, with 65 new fatalities, while the total number of confirmed cases has gone up to 24,324, the Chinese health authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
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Coronavirus: China calls for international cooperation

Beijing (IANS) China on Tuesday called for international cooperation to combat the public health crisis from the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the remarks at a press briefing online when…

Iran's judiciary sentences 'CIA spy' to death

Tehran (IANS) The spokesman of Iran's Judiciary said on Tuesday that the country's Supreme Court has approved the death sentence of an Iranian national who was spying for the US.

"Amir Rahimpour, who was the CIA spy and received huge…

Pompeo urges Taliban to show clear commitment to peace

Tashkent (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who was in Uzbekistan as part of his ongoing foreign tour, has urged the Taliban to show clear signs that they were committed to reducing violence and promoting peace in Afghanistan.

"What…

Chinese shares suffer biggest fall amid NCoV outbreak

Beijing (IANS) Fears over the deadly coronavirus outbreak triggered a sharp fall in Chinese shares when the market reopened on Monday after the Lunar New Year holiday, with the Shanghai Composite index closed nearly 8 per cent lower, its biggest daily…

China accuses US of causing coronavirus panic, fear

Beijing (IANS) The Chinese government on Monday accused the US of causing "panic" in its response to the coronavirus outbreak, after the latter declared a public health emergency, saying it would deny entry to foreign nationals who had visited the…