Pompeo to visit Delhi before Modi-Trump meeting

New York (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that he will be visiting India later this month to build on "an incredibly important relationship" that is "closely tied economically".

Pompeo's…

Coup leader Prayuth Chan-ocha takes office as Thai PM

Bangkok (IANS) Coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday took office as the Prime Minister of Thailand in a ceremony at the government headquarters, opening a new phase in the country after five years of a military junta.

Prayuth…

Pakistan to issue five-year visas to Americans

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan has decided to issue five-year, multiple-entry visas to US nationals, even though the American government has changed its policy of issuing five-year visas to Pakistanis, the media reported on Monday.

In a note…

Don't target Pakistan at SCO summit: China

Beijing (IANS) China on Monday said Pakistan should not be targeted on terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit this week where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to raise the issue of Islamabad harbouring terrorists.

Jolie praises Colombia's response to Venezuelan refugee crisis

Bogota (IANS) Hollywood actress and UNHCR envoy, Angelina Jolie has highlighted Colombia's humanitarian response to help Venezuelans who have fled the economic and political crisis affecting their country.

Speaking at a press conference…

Pakistan PM writes to Modi, offers talks

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday wrote a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi offering dialogue to reconcilable problems.

In a letter to Modi congratulating him on his second term as the…

US to end Turkey's participation in F-35 programme over Russia deal

Ankara (IANS) The US government has ordered the termination of Ankara's participation in the F-35 jet programme if the Turkish government doesn't back down from its S-400 missile deal with Moscow, in its most severe warning to President Recep…

Sirisena against parliamentary probe into Easter attacks

Colombo (IANS) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has protested a parliamentary investigation into security lapses leading to the Easter suicide bombings which killed over 250 people and injured hundreds, the media reported on Saturday.

SriLankan Airlines named world's most punctual

Colombo (IANS) SriLankan Airlines, the flag carrier of the island nation, has been named the 'World's Most Punctual Airline' for the second consecutive time with over 90 per cent of its flights in May being "on time", authorities…

China grants 5G licenses for commercial use

Beijing (IANS) China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Thursday granted 5G licenses for commercial use, marking the beginning of a new era in the country's telecommunication industry.

China Telecom, China Mobile,…