Israel names Golan Heights settlement after Trump

Tel Aviv (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a new settlement -- Trump Heights -- in the occupied Golan Heights, named after the US President.

"We're going to establish a new community something that hasn't…

UAE calls on world powers to protect Gulf shipping route

Dubai (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has called on world powers to help secure maritime traffic and energy supplies in the Gulf of Oman, following last week's attacks on two tankers in the key shipping channel, the media reported on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia wants no war, firm against threat: Crown Prince

Riyadh (IANS) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud said on Sunday that his country wants no war in the region but will not hesitate to deal with any threat.

"The Kingdom does not want a war in the region, but we will not hesitate…

US concerned about N. Korean activities in Nepal

Kathmandu (IANS) Amidst reports of growing activities of North Koreans in Nepal, Mark Lambert, the special US envoy for Pyongyang, has asked the Himalayan nation's government and politicians not to entertain North Koreans in the country.

Lambert,…

Nations supporting terror must be held accountable: Modi

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) (IANS) With his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan listening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the countries which "promote, support and fund" terrorism must be held accountable.

He also pitched for an…

Full steam ahead for Nepal-China railway project through Himalayas

Kathmandu (IANS) The much talked about Nepal-China railway line project has picked up pace as Beijing announced funding for a detailed feasibility study of the project, which many critics say reflects Chinas strong strategic and geopolitical…

Congestion didn't kill climbers on Everest: Nepal

Kathmandu (IANS) Nepal's Department of Tourism (DoT) on Thursday claimed that high altitude sickness and other health reasons caused deaths on Mount Everest this spring season, not congestion.

The DoT's statement has come at a…

2 oil tankers hit in Gulf of Oman, all crew evacuated

Doha (IANS) Two oil tankers were hit in a suspected attack in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday and all crew members onborad were evacuated, the media reported.

The tankers were struck in the same area where the US accused Iran of using naval mines…

Trump receives 'very warm' letter from Kim Jong-un

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he had received a "beautiful" letter from North Korea's top leader Kim Jong Un.

Trump told the press before departing the White House for Iowa that he received a "very…

China's ex-envoy to Pakistan is its new ambassador to India

Beijing (IANS) China has appointed its former envoy to Pakistan Sun Weidong as India's ambassador after his predecessor Luo Zhaohui was promoted as Deputy Foreign Minister.

A seasoned diplomat, Sun currently heads the Policy and Planning…