India, Iran, Afghanistan to boost economic, counter-terrorism cooperation

India, Iran and Afghanistan on Tuesday agreed to strengthen economic and security cooperation, including work on the strategic Chabahar port, despite growing tensions between Washington and Tehran over fresh US sanctions against Iran.

The agreement…

Another Trump-Kim meeting is a possibility:White House

The White House on Monday said another meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un remains possible, but stressed that Pyongyang must take concrete steps toward denuclearization if it wants the recent easing of tensions…

Trump hails absence of nukes at N.Korean military parade

US President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed North Korea's decision not to display ballistic missiles during a military parade marking the country's 70th founding anniversary, calling the move a “big and very positive” signal for…

15 killed, 190 wounded in protests in Iraq's Basra

At least 15 people have been killed and 190 others injured during violent protests in Iraq's southern Basra province, with demonstrators demanding better living conditions and action against corruption, unemployment and failing public services.

Expecting 'positive' letter from Kim, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was expecting a “positive” personal letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as Washington and Pyongyang continued efforts to revive stalled negotiations over North Korea's denuclearisation.

China welcomes 2+2 dialogue, wants regional peace

China on Friday said it was “happy” to see India and the US hold their first 2+2 dialogue, while urging the two countries to contribute more towards peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

The comments came a day after India…

34 arrested in Philippines for sitting through national anthem

Police in the Philippines arrested 34 people for allegedly failing to stand while the national anthem was being played at a cinema in Batangas province, according to an official report.

The incident took place on Thursday at a movie theatre…

Pakistan may become 5th largest n-state by 2025: Report

Pakistan is expanding its uranium enrichment and plutonium production capabilities, raising concerns that the country could become the world's fifth-largest nuclear-weapon state and potentially increase its arsenal to between 220 and 250 warheads…

1 dead in Sri Lanka protests

One person died and more than 80 others were hospitalised after a massive opposition protest rally in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, media reports said.

According to the Colombo National Hospital, the person died of cardiac arrest. Among…

India ignores Pakistan's latest taunt on Kashmir at UN forum

India has chosen not to engage with Pakistan’s latest attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at the United Nations, instead using the platform to call for good neighbourly relations and respect for the sovereignty of other countries.

Speaking…