World
Vladimir Putin gifts Al Quran to Khamenei on his official visit to Tehran
TEHRAN: Russian President Vladimir Putin, on his first visit to Iran since 2007, presented an old edition of the Quran,...
World
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani dismisses NDS provincial chief over fall of Kunduz
KABUL: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday dismissed national security agency NDS officials who he said had neglected their duty...
World
Afghan Taliban to hold direct talks with USA through Doha Political Office
KABUL: Afghan Taliban have decided to hold talks with America directly instead of the Kabul government. The Afghan Taliban have...
World
Turkey writes urgent letter to head of UNSC over Russian Fighter air space violations and shooting
ANKARA: In a letter to the U.N. Security Council, Turkey said it had shot down the jet while in Turkish...
New Delhi
India likely to be included in Nuclear Supplier Group by June 2016
NEW DELHI: Indian Diplomats have quietly launched a new push to induct India into a club of nuclear trading nations,...
Pakistan
US Ambassador designate David Hill meets Advisor Tariq Fatemi
ISLAMABAD: A meeting was held between US Ambassador David Hill and special assistant to PM on foreign affairs Tariq Fatemi...
World
China tells USA to stay away from South China Sea dispute: Chinese media reports
BEIJING: China said to US President Barack Obama not to get involved in disputes in the South China Sea, after...
World
Top United States and Chinese Naval Officials hold Video link talks
WASHINGTON: The call between Admiral John Richardson and Admiral Wu Shengli, who commands the Chinese navy, lasted about an hour. They...
World
Syrian elections to be held to end civil War, Khamenei
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme leader said decisions ought to be held in Syria to end the civil war there and censured...
World
United States will continue its routine activities in South China Sea: White House Advisor
WASHINGTON: Thats our interest there; It’s to demonstrate that we will uphold the principle of freedom of navigation. U.S. Deputy...