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Canada abandons free trade talks with China, says Canadian FM
In another setback for China, Canada has walked away from the free trade talks with Beijing amid souring relations over a Huawei executive's arrest and the detention of two Canadians....
Indian Ambassador discusses issues pertaining to political processes on post-Soviet space with Russia's Deputy FM
India's Ambassador to Russia Bala Venkatesh Verma on Friday met Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko wherein the two discussed issues pertaining to political processes on post-Soviet space. Russian Embassy....
PM Modi to attend two debates in this year's 'historic' UNGA session: TS Tirumurti
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti on Friday (local time) said the highlight of the "historic" UN General Assembly session this year will be the participation of....
Trump administration expects enough Covid-19 vaccines for every American by April 2021
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that his administration expects to have enough doses of coronavirus vaccines for every American citizen by April 2021. Trump said at a....
US: Five Chinese nationals charged for global hacking operations
The United States has charged five Chinese nationals and two Malaysian nationals over global hacking operations affecting more than 100 companies for at least six years. According to a press....
Trump trusted less than Russia's Putin, China's Xi because of Covid-19, says Joe Biden
US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump Administration's way of handling the coronavirus outbreak in the United States was one of the reasons....
PM Modi, Putin reiterate strong commitment to India-Russia partnership
New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephonic conversation on Thursday during which the two leaders reiterated their strong commitment....
173 world leaders to virtually address UN General Assembly next week
A record number of 119 heads of state and 54 heads of governments will virtually deliver their messages at the UN General Assembly high-level event next week, the spokesperson for....
Don't link environmental issues with peace, security: India at UN
Warning against "securitisation" of environmental issues, India on Thursday said that linking environmental degradation to peace and security will not enhance the collective effort to address climate change issues.In a....
Thousands infected with bacterial disease after leak at a factory in China
Several thousand people in north-east China have tested positive for a bacterial disease in an outbreak caused by a leak at a biopharmaceutical company last year, authorities said on Tuesday.....
India, US, Australia interested in building China's dream Kra Canal Project in Thailand: Report
In a major blow to China, Thailand has claimed that many countries including India, US, as well as Australia, have shown interest in building in strategically proposed Kra Canal in....
India in touch with US administration on visa issues, including H1B: MoS MEA
India is engaged with the US administration and its Congress on issues related to the movement of Indian professionals including those pertaining to the H1B visa programme, said Minister of....
Trump administration plans to offer Covid-19 vaccine to all US citizens free of cost
The US government has unveiled a plan to offer a COVID-19 vaccine to all Americans free of charge as early as January. The US Department of Health and Human Services....
Taliban won't agree to ceasefire unless the reason behind war is discussed, says spokesperson Mohommed Naeem
The Taliban will not agree to a ceasefire unless peace negotiators discuss the main reason behind the war, said their spokesperson Mohommed Naeem.The spokesperson claimed that the terrorist group reduced....
5 Chinese, 2 Malaysians hackers charged by US Justice Dept for hacking over 100 targets
The US Department of Justice on Wednesday announced charges against five Chinese nationals and two Malaysian nationals for hacking more than a hundred targets in the US and elsewhere that....
Trump not ready to sign TikTok, says he doesn’t like what what he’s heard
US President Donald Trump said that he "wasn't prepared" to sign off on any deal regarding the sale of the Chinese video app TikTok until he has seen the proposal."The....
China upgrading airbase near Doklam, boosting PLA capability in region
While talking about peace & dialogue on one hand, China has been surreptitiously upgrading its airbase just 330 KMs away from Doklam. The latest satellite images accessed by our sister....
From Putin to Oli, leaders across the world wish PM Modi on his birthday as he turns 70
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday and said that India is successfully moving along the path of socio-economic, scientific and technical....
Russia to supply 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to India
The Russian Direct Investment Fund on Wednesday confirmed reaching an agreement to supply 100 million doses of Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V to India's Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. Sputnik quoted the....
Yoshihide Suga elected as Japan's prime minister, PM Modi extends congratulatory wishes
Yoshihide Suga, the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, was elected Japan's prime minister by the powerful House of Representatives on Wednesday. According to Kyodo News, his immediate focus....
India takes on Pakistan OIC, urges Turkey to understand democratic practises, at UN Rights Council
Geneva [Switzerland], September 15 (ANI): India on Tuesday came down heavily on Pakistan, Turkey and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation at the 46th session of the Human Rights Council for their....
NSA Ajit Doval walks out of SCO meet after Pakistan uses 'fictitious map'
India on Tuesday walked out in protest from a virtual meeting of the national security advisers of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) after Pakistani representative projected a....
Chinese troops movement in depth areas opposite Arunachal, Indian Army strengthens positions
After the Chinese Army's attempts to occupy dormant heights in Southern Pangong Tso area were foiled by the Indian security forces, Indian agencies are keeping a close watch on their....
Israel to impose second lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
Israel to set to impose a national lockdown for the second time beginning from September 18, in view of the surge in coronavirus cases in the country.According to The Times....
Rapists should be publicly hanged or chemically castrated: Pak PM Imran
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for public hangings and chemical castration of rapists after a woman was raped in front of her children on a highway in Lahore....
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights raised concern for Uyghurs Muslims in China
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, in her inaugural statement at the 45th session of the Human Rights Council on Monday, raised concerns over rights violations in....
Trump on climate change report: "I don't think science knows, actually."
United States President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the observations of scientists about climate change and predicted that it would soon get "cooler".The Hill quoted Wade Crowfoot, California Secretary....
US bans five export items from China's Xinjiang region over the use of 'forced labour'
In another crackdown on China, the United States has banned cotton, hair products, computer components, and some textiles from China's Xinjiang province which are made "using forced labour"."By taking this....
India beats China to become member of UN's ECOSOC
India has been elected as a member of the United Nation's Commission on Status of Women, a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), said TS Tirumurti, permanent representative....
India, Japan agree to advance defence cooperation to realise free, open India-Pacific
Indian Army Chief MM Naravane and Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), Chief of Staff General, Goro Yuasa, on Monday, had a telephonic discussion during which they agreed to advance....
Germany break ranks with China, shifts to adopting India-Pacific strategy
In a major diplomatic jolt to China, Germany has decided to focus on maintaining stronger partnerships with democratic countries in the India-Pacific region in order to promote the rule of....
US State Dept releases new webpage on China's atrocities on Uyghurs in Xinjiang
The US State Department has released a new webpage highlighting the Chinese government's human rights abuses committed against Uyghurs and other minority groups in Xinjiang Province in northwestern China. "We....
Covid-19 was made in Wuhan lab controlled by China govt, claims Chinese virologist
In a stunning revelation, a Chinese virologist has claimed that the coronavirus was created in a government-controlled laboratory in Wuhan, the original epicenter of the outbreak and offered scientific evidence....
Yoshihide Suga to succeed Shinzo Abe as Japanese PM
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Monday won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) leadership vote and will secure the post of the Prime Minister. According to the final....
Won't sell TikTok's algorithm to US: ByteDance
Beijing [China], September 14: Chinese company ByteDance has decided not to sell or transfer the algorithm behind its video-sharing application TikTok in any sale or divestment deal, according to South....
As FATF sword hangs over Pakistan, its army claims of killing 4 terrorists
The Pakistani military on Sunday said that security forces have killed a terrorist commander along with three other terrorists in the Waziristan area of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. An army....
Israel enforces second Covid-19 lockdown as fresh cases emerge
After a fresh outbreak of coronavirus cases in Israel, the government on Sunday (local time) announced a three-week lockdown from September 18. The Times of Israel has reported that the....
Nepal landslide: Death toll rises to 11, over 20 still missing
Death toll in Sindhupalchowk District of Central Nepal has risen to 11 while 20 are reported missing after landslide triggered by incessant rainfall over-night swept residential area. Preliminary report of....
Spain to begin clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine today
Spain's first trials of a coronavirus vaccine are scheduled to begin on Monday, Alberto Borobia, the chief of the clinical trials unit of the La Paz University Hospital in Madrid,....
Unlike Pakistan, China opposed to Taliban control in Afghanistan
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 13 (ANI): China is concerned about terror groups like Taliban coming to power in Afghanistan while its close ally Pakistan, in contrast, wants to see a Taliban....
Tibetans hold anti-China protest in solidarity with Special Frontier Force commando in New York
Members of the Tibetan community in New York organised a protest against China at Jackson Heights, also known as Little India, to show their solidarity with Special Frontier Force (SFF)....
US Senators send letter to Disney CEO to explain why it cooperated with Xinjiang authorities over 'Mulan'
A bipartisan group of US senators has called on the CEO of Disney, Bob Chapek, to explain the movie giant's cooperation with the authorities in the Chinese autonomous region of....
US urges for international order to address tensions in South China Sea at ASEAN Regional Forum ministerial meet
US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun-led delegation at the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting discussed the importance of the international rules-based order in addressing increasing tensions....
US, UAE sign agreement for increased consular privileges and immunities
The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday (local time) signed an Enhanced Consular Privileges and Immunities Agreement providing protection to Emirati and American consular staff serving....
AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine phase 3 trials resume after halt over safety concerns
The third phase of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine trial has resumed in the UK, days after it was halted over safety concerns. AstraZeneca said on Saturday that it received confirmation from....
CM Khandu, Kiren Rijiju thank Indian Army after return of five missing Arunachal Pradesh men
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday thanked Indian Army for securing the smooth return of five men from the state, who had recently....
Pakistan: Sea of people at Anti-Shia protest jolts Karachi
Thousands of people rallied in Karachi on Friday in a massive anti-Shia demonstration, sparking fears that it could lead to a fresh round of sectarian violence in Pakistan. Social media....
Covid-19 one of greatest challenges in history: UN General Assembly
The UN General Assembly said in a new resolution the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic represents one of the greatest challenges since the establishment of the United Nations. The text of....
9/11 'Tribute in Light' shines bright over New York City
Blue lights dotted the sky of New York city with beams shining from the facades and spires of its iconic buildings as the city paid tribute to those who lost....
US, India agree to strengthen quadrilateral ties with Japan and Australia
The United States and India held bilateral 2+2 inter-sessional meeting on Friday wherein they agreed to further strengthen consultation through US-India-Australia-Japan Quadrilateral consultations.During the virtual discussion, the US highlighted the....
China to imposes 'reciprocal' restrictions on US diplomats
Responding to US sanctions on Chinese individuals, Beijing has said that a diplomatic note has been sent announcing reciprocal restrictions on the US embassy and consulates, including the consulate-general in....
US, Bahrain, Israel agree to establish full diplomatic relations between Israel and Bahrain
United States President Donald Trump, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed to the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel....
India-China Standoff: Brigade commander level talks in Chushul
Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 11 (ANI): Indian Army and Chinese Army held Brigade Commander level talks in Chushul, Ladakh on Friday, a day after the meeting between Foreign Ministers of....
Pakistan has made tremendous efforts in fighting terrorism: China
Beijing [China], September 11 (ANI): China on Friday came to defence of Pakistan, which is facing flak for sponsoring terrorism, saying the country has made "tremendous sacrifice" in fighting terrorism.....
Russian foreign ministry disputes US election interference claims, criticizes sanction
Moscow [Russia], September 11 (ANI/Sputnik): Moscow believes that new US statements on Russia's alleged attempts to meddle in the US elections are insinuations and all these accusations are unfounded, Russian....
Pakistan's hypocrisy on press freedom exposed amid PM's 'don't mind criticism' claim
Prime Minister Imran Khan recently claimed that there is no crackdown on the press in the country. However, the arrest of editors and threats of violence against journalists clearly show....
Hackers from Russia, China targeting US Presidential campaign: Microsoft
The tech giant Microsoft said on Thursday that it has spotted multiple cyberattacks from Russia, China and Iran on individuals and organisations involved in the ongoing presidential campaigns in the....
Pakistan dismisses India's request for Indian lawyer to represent Kulbhushan Jadhav's case
Despite India trying to appoint a defence counsel for Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav using diplomatic channels, Pakistan has said that only 'locally registered lawyers' will be allowed to appear before....
After India-US expose ‘terror haven’ Pak, iron brother China comes to the rescue, denies charges
China on Friday came to the defence of Pakistan, which is facing flak for sponsoring terrorism, saying the country has made 'tremendous sacrifice' in fighting terrorism. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson....
India-China reach five-point consensus on LaC while tensions still simmer at LaC
After a two-hour-long meeting between Indian and Chinese foreign Ministers in Moscow, the two sides have reached a five-point consensus regarding the current situation after a full in-depth discussion, says....
Amid no breakthrough in talks, India increases deployment at fingers area in Pangong Tso
Sources suggest that the Chinese, who never vacated the Finger 4 ridgeline even after agreeing to total disengagement, massed close to 2,000 soldiers on the upper reaches of the ridge....
Will be happy to make Rafale's repeat order for Indian Air Force: Dassault Aviation CEO
Eric Trappier, Dassault Aviation CEO on Thursday said that if needed the aircraft manufacturer is open to providing more Rafale fighters to the Indian Air Force and the company is....
PM Modi dials Shinzo Abe, reviews India- Japan's ongoing cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday had a telephonic conversation with his Japenese counterpart Shinzo Abe, during which the two leaders reviewed the status of ongoing cooperation, including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad....
Weeks after deadly blast, massive fire erupts at Beirut port
Over a month after a powerful blast rocked the port of Lebanese capital, a massive fire is raging at the Beirut port. There has been no immediate information about what....
France backs India's candidacy for permanent seat in UNSC
French Defence Minister Florence Parly on Thursday reiterated her country's support to the candidature of India for a permanent seat in United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking at the induction....
Foreign Ministers of India, Russia discuss cooperation in nuclear, space sectors, agree to work closely in UNSC
The Foreign Ministers of Russia and India held discussions on cooperation in nuclear and space sectors and agreed to work closely in UNSC during India's forthcoming tenure as non-permanent member,....
MEPs urge EU to 'meaningfully address' China's human rights violations
Brussels [Belgium], September 10 (ANI): Members of European Parliament (MEP) in a letter said that the European Union must "meaningfully address" China's human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous....
US revoked over 1,000 visas of Chinese nationals by Sept 8: State dept
Washington [US], September 10 (ANI/Sputnik): More than 1,000 visas of Chinese nationals have been revoked to date by the US government as part of the Trump administration's effort to prevent....
Rajnath’s stern warning to China: ‘Rafale induction a big message to those eyeing our territory’
Rafale Jets induction ceremony India LIVE Updates: Congratulating the Armed Forces and the countrymen on the formal induction of Rafale in the Indian Air Force (IAF), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh....
After humiliation, China eyes North Pangong Tso, PLA deployment at N Pangong Tso
Reports suggest that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is now increasing its troops in the northern region after suffering defeat at the hands of Indian soldiers in the southern....
Donald Trump nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump has been nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize following his efforts to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The nomination was submitted....
Northrop Grumman names spacecraft 'SS Kalpana Chawla', in honor of fallen astronaut of Indian descent
Washington [US], September 9 (ANI): Northrop Grumman has named its next space station resupply ship after Dr Kalpana Chawla, an astronaut of Indian decent. The "S.S. Kalpana Chawla," Northrop Grumman's....
French Defense Minister to visit India for induction ceremony of Rafale fighter jets
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): French Defence Minister Florence Parly will embark on an official visit to India on September 10, where she will attend the induction ceremony of....
Uyghur detention camps found in Xinjiang province, where Disney shot 'Mulan' film
Washington [DC], September 9 (ANI): Detailed locations of as many as 15 detention camps for Uyghurs have been unearthed in Turpan city of the northwest Chinese province of Xinjiang, the....
Kamala Harris becoming President would be an insult to US: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) attacked the Democratic Vice President nominee Kamala Harris saying, "people don't like her" and it would be "an insult" to the US....
Russia releases first batch of Covid-19 vaccine into public
The first batch of the Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19, developed by Russia's Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has been....
Donald Trump calls NAFTA, China entry into WTO as 'most disastrous deals in history'
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that his Democratic Counterpart supported China's entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) along with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), terming....
Amid India China standoff, students in for long wait: Indian Embassy issues advisory
Indian students studying in Chinese universities and colleges have been advised to remain in touch with their respective educational institutions as Beijing has still not allowed the return of foreign....
Two Australian journalists evicted from China after diplomatic stand-off
Two Australian journalists working in China for their country's media outlets were "forced out" and have returned to Sydney following a diplomatic standoff.The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Bill Birtles,....
Jaishankar to attend SCO Foreign Ministers meet in Russia today
New Delhi [India], September 8: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is scheduled to leave for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' meet in Moscow on Tuesday. Dr S Jaishankar....
‘PLA fired in air, no shots fired by India’: Army nails China’s lies on LaC firing
Chinese soldiers fired in the air while attempting to close in on Indian positions across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night, the Indian Army....
Xi angered by Indian defiance along border: Reports
Predictably, China has reacted angrily to successful Indian military action along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) caught napping when Indian troops moved to....
India’s strong message to China, Ram Madhav attends slain Tibetan soldier’s funeral
BJP leader Ram Madhav on Monday paid tribute to the deceased Special Frontier Force (SFF) commando Nyima Tenzin. Madhav tweeted that he attended the funeral of SFF Coy Ldr Nyima....
After ‘abducting’ 5 Arunachali youth, China provokes again says ‘never recognised so called Arunachal Pradesh’
Congress MLA Ninong Ering claimed on Saturday that China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has abducted five boys from Upper Subansiri's Nacho region in Arunachal Pradesh. Responding to this news, Chinese....
Brexit: Boris Johnson sets October 15 as deadline for UK-EU to negotiate trade deal
The United Kingdom and the European Union have until October 15 to agree on terms of a free trade agreement after Brexit, otherwise both parties better abandon the talks and....
Hong Kong protests: 289 people arrested for violating security law
At least 289 people have been arrested for allegedly violating the national security law in Hong Kong as protestors took to the streets protesting the draconian law imposed by mainland....
Australians can receive free coronavirus vaccine early next year: PM Morrison
A coronavirus vaccine will likely become available to people in Australia as early as at the start of next year, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced."Australians will gain free access....
Trump administration will continue to hold China accountable for Covid-19: Pompeo
US President Donald Trump is committed to making sure that the administration holds China accountable for the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives across the world....
Rajnath Singh meets Iranian counterpart to discuss regional security
Tehran [Iran], September 6 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said he had a "very fruitful" discussion with his Iranian counterpart Brigadier General Amir Hatami and discussed regional security....
Lebanese army disposes off over 4 tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate found near Beirut port
The Lebanese Army has completed the disposal of more than 4 tonnes of ammonium nitrate found at the entrance to the port of Beirut, the site of a massive blast....
Multiple stabbings in UK's Birmingham, police marks it as 'major incident'
Following the stabbing of several people in Birmingham, the police on Sunday declared it a "major incident". West Midlands Police said in a statement that they could confirm that at....
Uyghur activist approaches Islamic community against Chinese oppression
Uyghur American and rights advocate Rushan Abbas demand OIC and other Muslim countries to watch what Pakistan and China doing to Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. In a video statement, she....
Over 15 lakh people returned under Vande Bharat mission: Puri
Under the Vande Bharat Mission, more than 15 lakh people have returned through various modes including more than 4.5 lakh on flights, said Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri,....
Won't trust Trump alone on coronavirus vaccine: Kamala Harris
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Saturday (local time) said that she would not trust Donald Trump alone on a coronavirus vaccine adding that it would have to be....
Rajnath Singh leaves for Tehran after 4-day Russia visit
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday left for Tehran to meet his Iranian counterpart Brigadier General Amir Hatami after completing his four-day visit to Moscow. "Leaving Moscow for Tehran. I....
Will not cede an inch of Indian territory: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to China
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talked tough with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe during Friday's meeting that took place on the sidelines of the SCO dialogue in Moscow and conveyed that....
Amid India-China border tension, Rajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart in Moscow
The meeting between Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart General Wei Fenghe has concluded, informed the Union Defence Minister's office. The Union Defence Minister's office on Friday....
US ready to help in India-China border tensions: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) termed the ongoing tensions at the India-China border as a 'very nasty situation' He further added that if they could do anything....
India proposes voluntary G-20 principles on cross border movement
India has proposed for the development of voluntary 'G-20 Principles on Coordinated Cross-Border Movement of People' at the G-20 foreign ministers meeting in Riyadh.External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, who....
Russia reiterates policy of no arms supply to Pak on India's request
Russia has reiterated its policy of no arms supply to Pakistan following India's request on the same, according to sources.Russia made the commitment during the meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath....
