Geopolitics
New York:Following the leader of North Korea’s announcement that nuclear and missile tests are to end, the United Nations chief António Guterres said on Saturday that the “path is open for the peaceful denuclearization of the Korean peninsula”. more
Israel disables major Gaza tunnel

Jerusalem: Israel said that it has destroyed a major tunnel which was dug up by militants to reach the state from the Gaza Strip.

Syria strike: Trump says mission accomplished, thanks France, Britain

Washington: US President Donald Trump has thanked allies France and the United Kingdom for launching a coordinated strike against Syria, in response to last week's alleged chemical at ...

Russia accuses US of putting international peace at risk

Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US over launching air strikes in Syria, saying that it could trigger a war between the two countries.

China slaps tariffs on 128 US products

Beijing: In a major development that can further escalate trade war between the two nations, China on Monday suspended tariff concessions on 128 items of U.S. products including pork and ...

Russia to expel 60 US diplomats

Moscow: Russia has announced that it will expel 60 US diplomats and even shut down the US Consulate General in St. Petersburg, media reports said.

US diplomat Alice G Wells visits Pakistan, meets Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua

Islamabad: The United States (US) Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Ambassador Alice G Wells, met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on Thurs ...

Kim Jong Un visits China, meets Xi Jinping

Beijing: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a four-day 'unofficial' trip to China from Sunday to Wednesday, Chinese media reports said.

US has informed UN of decision to expel Russian diplomats

New York: A United Nations spokesman confirmed on Monday that the world body was aware of the announcement by the United States Government of its decision to take action against certain R ...

Trump hints at sanctioning Beijing, experts say US-China trade war could widen

Washington/Beijing: US President Donald Trump has hinted that his administration could impose sanctions against China on Thursday, after reports claimed that Beijing indulges in transfer ...