In high-level talks, US asks China to do more to rein in North Korea
Reuters, Washington :The United States pressed China on Wednesday to exert more diplomatic and economic pressure to help rein in North Korea’s nuclear and missile...
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Russia cancels US meeting over Ukraine sanctionsAFP, Washington Russia has canceled a meeting with senior US diplomats in the wake of Washington’s decision to reinforce...
Trump’s approval rating plunges to new low in latest poll
The Independent :Donald Trump’s handling of the Russia investigation has pushed him towards an even lower approval rating, a new poll has found.A CBS survey...
Turkey sends first cargo ship with aid for Qatar
AFP, Istanbul :Turkey on Thursday sent its first ship loaded with aid for its embattled regional ally Qatar which has been hit by sanctions from...
Macron adds new faces to Cabinet after losing 4 ministers
AP, Paris :French President Emmanuel Macron brought several little-known figures into his government Wednesday as part of a reshuffle after corruption scandals started tarnishing his...
State Department chastises Saudi Arabia, UAE over Qatar
The Washington Post :The State Department issued an unusual public warning to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday over a diplomatic rift...
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Prince Philip, 96, in hospital with infection AFP, London Prince Philip, the 96-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has been admitted to hospital as a “precautionary...
Few favour Trump move to ditch Paris accord: Poll
AP, Washington :Less than one-third of Americans support President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, a new poll shows, and just...
Iraqi forces advance on Mosul mosque where IS declared caliphate
Reuters, Mosul :U.S.-backed Iraqi forces on Wednesday began a push towards the mosque in Mosul where Islamic State declared a self-styled caliphate three years ago,...
New York outlaws child marriage under 17
AP, New York : New York, the fourth most populous state in America, updated antiquated legislation on Tuesday to outlaw children as young as 14 from...
US will be replaced if it disengages from world: UN chief
AP, United Nations :Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Trump administration on Tuesday that if the United States disengages from many issues confronting the international community...
Modi, Justin Trudeau agree on commitment to Paris climate deal
PTI, New Delhi :Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday talked to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and reaffirmed India’s commitment to take forward the Paris Climate...