G20: Trump calls MBS 'friend', ignores Khashoggi

Osaka (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Saturday called Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman a "friend," and ignored numerous questions about whether he planned to discuss the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

During…

Trump's offer to meet Kim in DMZ very interesting: N. Korea

Seoul (IANS) North Korea said on Saturday that a proposal by US President Donald Trump to meet its leader Kim Jong-un in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas WAs a "very interesting suggestion".

"We see it as…

US firms can sell technology to Huawei: Trump

Osaka (IANS) In a much-needed respite to Huawei that stands to lose nearly $30 billion in two years owing to the US trade ban, President Donald Trump on Saturday said American firms could start selling technology to the Chinese telecommunications…

Imran Khan likely to visit US from July 20

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to visit the US from July 20 during which he is expected to hold face-to-face talks with US President Donald Trump for the first time since he assumed office last year, the media reported.

Modi calls trilateral meet with Abe, Trump 'productive'

Osaka (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a trilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump here, which he termed as "a productive one".

"Today's meeting of…

Modi, Trump pledge 'strong leadership to address global challenges'

Osaka (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Friday declared that their countries were "central to global peace and stability" and pledged to "provide strong leadership to address global challenges…

Turkey politician faces 17-year jail for insulting Erdogan

Ankara (IANS) The head of the Turkish opposition party's Istanbul branch, who is widely credited as the architect of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's victory in the local elections, is facing up to 17 years in prison for a series of old tweets…

2020 Democrat contenders take stage for 1st debate

Miami (IANS) Ten Democratic contenders for the 2020 US presidential election took the stage here for the party's first primary debate, a two-night event scheduled to be attended by 10 others on Thursday.

Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts,…

Abe wants G20 to deal with problem of fugitive economic offenders

Osaka (Japan) (IANS) Ahead of the G20 Summit, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday supported his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi's advocacy that the member countries of the grouping should deal with the problem of fugitive economic…

Mueller agrees to publicly testify over Russia probe

Washington (IANS) US Special Counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly over his Russia probe before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees following a subpoena, the panels has announced in a joint statement.

Mueller will…