US body urges action as violence against religious minorities rises in India
WASHINGTON: A US government advisory body has urged Washington to press Indian authorities to hold those responsible for attacks on religious minorities accountable, citing...
Russia launches large missile, drone strike against Ukrainian energy system
KYIV: Russia launched a "massive" air attack on Ukrainian energy facilities overnight on Saturday, targeting electricity generation and distribution, Kyiv said.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said...
US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
WASHINGTON: The United States and India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, releasing an interim framework that would lower tariffs, reshape energy...
US plans meeting for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Washington on Feb 19
WASHINGTON: The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” in relation to Gaza on February...
US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
WASHINGTON: The United States will make an initial payment towards the billions of dollars it owes to the United Nations in a matter of...
China prepares roadmap for 15th Five-Year Plan as State Council finalises drafts
BEIJING: China’s State Council on Friday convened a plenary meeting to deliberate the draft government work report and a draft outline of the 15th...
Australia, Indonesia sign new security treaty
PERTH: Australia and Indonesia signed a security treaty on Friday, paving the way for closer cooperation and new military training facilities in Southeast Asia’s...
Trump rejects Putin offer of one-year extension of New START deployment limits
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected an offer from his Russian counterpart to voluntarily extend the caps on strategic nuclear weapons deployments...
Iran, US hold pivotal talks in Oman as confrontation looms
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Iran and the United States started high-stakes negotiations via Omani mediation on Friday to try to overcome sharp differences over Tehran's nuclear programme, while a...
Indian SC adjourns to Feb 9 hearing on wife’s plea challenging Wangchuk’s detention
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has adjourned to February 9 the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of...
Turkiye is doing its best to prevent US-Iran conflict, says Erdogan
ISTANBUL/DOHA: President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkiye is working hard to prevent US-Iran tensions from tipping the Middle East into a new conflict, as the...
Ukraine and Russia to swap 314 prisoners amid ongoing peace efforts
WASHINGTON: Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said...
India to sign trade deal with United States in March, minister says
NEW DELHI: India and the United States expect to sign a long-awaited formal trade deal in March, after which New Delhi will reduce tariffs...
US Justice Department takes action after lawyer criticises immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department has removed a government lawyer from an assignment in Minnesota after she told a federal judge, "This job sucks"...
US-Russia nuclear pact ends: Kremlin vows responsibility
MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia would continue taking a responsible approach to strategic nuclear stability, despite the expiry of the last...