Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq resigns over Epstein links
OSLO: Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq has resigned after an investigation was launched into her ties to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,...
‘Plan ready for diversion’: Indian minster threatens to block Indus waters to Pakistan
NEW DELHI: In a provocative statement raising serious concerns for regional stability, Indian Minister CR Patil has claimed that water from the Indus River...
Indian students attacked in Russia amid geopolitical fallout
MOSCOW: Four Indian students were seriously injured in a knife attack in Ufa, Russia, in what comes amid rising tensions following India’s alignment with...
Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal: sources
NEW DELHI: Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer,...
Dalai Lama’s office says the spiritual leader has never met Epstein
LHASA, TIBET: The office of the Dalai Lama said on Sunday that he had never met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after Chinese media...
Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building
TEHRAN: Recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium is key for nuclear talks with the United States to succeed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said...
Power and proximity: Famous names surfacing in the newly released Epstein files
A fresh release of millions of documents by the US government has expanded the list of wealthy and influential figures whose names appear in...
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...