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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…