Japanese Emperor Akihito declares historic abdication

Tokyo (IANS) Japan's Emperor Akihito on Tuesday declared his abdication and delivered his last public address as emperor, in a historic ceremony in Tokyo.

He is the first Japanese monarch to stand down in more than 200 years since 1817,…

Pakistan, US trying to resolve visa restriction issue

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan and the US are working to resolve an issue that may lead to new visa restrictions on some Pakistani citizens if left unresolved, a media report said on Monday.

Media reports claimed on Saturday that…

US, Pakistan officials discuss Afghan-peace process

Islamabad (IANS) US and Pakistani officials held delegation-level talks on the Afghan peace process here on Monday, the media reported.

US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary…

Pakistan a priority for China, Xi tells Imran

Beijing (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan met Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Sunday for bilateral talks, with the latter saying Beijing considers Islamabad a priority in its diplomacy.

"Pakistan is China's all-weather…

Trump urges vaccination amid measles outbreak

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has urged parents to get their children vaccination, as the country battles the highest number of measles cases since it declared in 2000 that the virus was eliminated.

"They…

15 bodies recovered following raids in Sri Lanka

Colombo (IANS) Fifteen bodies were recovered after a fierce gun battle between Sri Lankan forces and an armed group near Batticaloa, police said on Saturday.

Officers acting on a tip-off had launched a raid on Friday night in Ampara Sainthamaruthu…

Majority Americans oppose Trump's impeachment: Poll

Washington (IANS) A majority of Americans have said they opposed calls for Congress to launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump in the wake of Special Counsel Robert Mueller probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election,…

Key info on SL attacks revealed by arrested suspects

Colombo (IANS) Sri Lankan security authorities have extracted vital information from the terror suspects arrested in connection with Easter Sunday bombings, the media reported on Friday.

A person arrested in Dambulla has been identified as…

Trump aims for major nuclear deal with Russia, China

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump is aiming for a grand nuclear deal with Russia and China, that he sees as a potential signature foreign policy achievement, the media reported on Friday.

Administration officials told CNN that…

Trump says Xi Jinping will visit White House soon

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, would be coming to the White House soon, fuelling anticipation that the worlds two largest economies may be close to completing a trade deal.