Colombo, May 2 (IANS) Sri Lanka and China will hold high level discussions in June on the possibility of signing a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce said in…
Washington, May 2 (IANS) A secret section of the 9/11 Commission Report that reportedly details Saudi Arabian funding for the attacks contains uncorroborated, un-vetted information and should not be released, the director of the Central…
The Hague, May 2 (IANS) Italian marine Salvatore Girone will be able to return to Italy while his case is subject to an arbitration procedure. The International Tribunal at the Hague that is dealing with…
The Hague, May 2 (IANS) Italian marine Salvatore Girone will be able to return to Italy while his case is subject to an arbitration procedure. The International Tribunal at the Hague that is dealing with…
Srinagar, May 2 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday urged the international community to recognise the potential of her state’s youth by utilising their knowledge and expertise in key areas. “I…
Wellington, May 2 (IANS) French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Monday said the bombing of the Greenpeace vessel, the Rainbow Warrior, in Auckland 31 years ago was a huge mistake. Valls — on the first…
Tehran, May 2 (IANS) Tehran is ready to facilitate a dialogue among Iraq’s different political groups, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Foreign ministry spokesman Hossein Jaber Ansari said Iran stood for tranquility in…
Kabul, May 2 (IANS) Formalities for issuance of visa for Afghan nationals have been increased by India as some citizens of neighbouring countries also possess the Afghan passport. Afghan Foreign Affairs Minister Salahuddin Rabbani said…
Srinagar, May 2 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the central government had “thankfully realized its mistake of calling off talks with Pakistan on the issue of separatist leaders…
Washington, May 2 (IANS) A US cruise ship started its historic journey to Cuba on Sunday for the first time in 38 years. Carnival Corp.’s Adonia left a Miami port on Sunday afternoon and sailed…
Washington, May 2 (IANS) An American cruise ship is sailing to Cuba from the US, the first such trip in more than 50 years. The Adonia sailed from the port of Miami carrying some 700…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India is set to participate in a multinational maritime exercise in the strategically important South China Sea, which will have the US, Japan, Russia, Australia and China along with other…
Colombo, May 1 (IANS) Thousands took to the streets in Colombo and Galle city on Sunday to mark May Day, with President Maithripala Sirisena pledging to strengthen Sri Lanka’s position in the Indian Ocean region….
Islamabad, May 1 (IANS) Pakistan on Sunday maintained that the proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets by the US to Pakistan was still under discussion between the two countries. Commenting on media reports regarding the…
Auckland: President Pranab Mukherjee with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key during an agreement signing ceremony between India and New Zealand in Auckland of New Zealand on May 1, 2016. (Photo: IANS/RB) Auckland, May 1…
Tokyo, May 1 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday began a week-long trip to several European countries and Russia. Abe will meet with the leaders of Italy, France, Belgium, Germany and Britain before…
Quito, May 1 (IANS) A 72-year-old man was rescued by Venezuelan relief workers, 13 days after a devastating earthquake jolted Ecuador’s northern coast. The miraculous rescue occurred in Manabi province on Friday, when a Venezuelan…
Gurgaon, April 30 (IANS) A 26-year-old Saudi national died here on Saturday morning in a road accident while riding a Hayabusa bike, police said. He was rushed to a hospital but he succumbed to his…
Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) Kyrgyz Ambassador to India Samargiul Adamkulova visited a poll booth in the eastern metropolis during the fifth phase of West Bengal assembly polls to learn about the electoral process using electronic…
Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) The Pakistan Prime Minister’s special assistant on foreign affairs on Saturday stated that the F-16 fighter jet purchase deal with the US was still intact, reported local media. Tariq Fatemi’s statement…