Trump arrives in Japan with N. Korea, Iran on agenda

Tokyo (IANS) US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump landed in Japan on Saturday, kicking off a highly anticipated state visit -- with the President to become the first foreign leader to meet the newly-crowned Emperor Naruhito.

Trump congratulates Modi over election victory

New Delhi (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "big victory" in the general elections, saying "great things" were in store for the partnership between the two…

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince congratulate Modi on election win

Abu Dhabi (IANS) Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in the Lok Sabha elections, the media reported on Friday.

May faces pressure after Leadsom resigns

London (IANS) Theresa May is continuing to face pressure from her own MPs to resign after one of her senior ministers quit the cabinet.

The Leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom, stepped down on Wednesday night over the PM's Brexit policy,…

Imran congratulates Modi, 'looks forward' to work with him

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday congratulated his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the Lok Sabha poll victory and said that he looks forward to working with him for peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia.

6 die in protests against Indonesian President's re-election

Jakarta, (IANS) At least six people have died and 200 others injured on Wednesday during protests in the Indonesian capital Jakarta against the re-election of President Joko Widodo.

The toll was confirmed by Jakarta Governor Anies…

Sri Lanka extends Emergency by a month

Colombo (IANS) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday extended by a month the state of Emergency that was imposed immediately after the Easter Sunday attacks that killed over 250 people and injured hundreds.

Sirisena…

Joko Widodo re-elected as Indonesia President

Jakarta (IANS) Joko Widodo has been re-elected as Indonesia's president after last month's vote, beating former general Prabowo Subianto.

The result was released a day ahead of schedule in the early hours of Tuesday, amid fears of violent…

Threats to US would mean Iran's end: Warns Trump

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has asked Iran "never to threaten" the US and warned Tehran that if it wants a fight, it would be "the official end" of the Islamic nation.

"If Iran wants…

Saudi Arabia rules out war with Iran after Gulf attacks

Riyadh (IANS) Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir on Sunday said that his country is not seeking to start a war with Iran but is ready to defend itself from any threat, following attacks in the Gulf region.

Al-Jubeir…