A China hurdle as India seeks entry into elite nuclear club
PTI, BeijingAmid deepening divisions over the disputed South China Sea, China and US will hold their high level annual Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing...
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India to stand by Afghanistan despite all odds: Modi
PTI, Herat :India will extend cooperation to every part of war-torn Afghanistan despite facing barriers of politics, geography and terror attacks on its mission here,...
Syrian army `crosses into Raqqa province`
Agencies, Beirut :The Syrian army has crossed the boundary of Raqqa province after advancing in a major Russian-backed offensive against the Islamic State of Iraq...
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Duterte urges public to kill drug dealersAP, ManilaThe Philippine president-elect encouraged the public to help him in his war against crime and urged citizens with...
China says it doesn’t fear ‘trouble’ in S China Sea
AFP, Singapore :China on Sunday hit out at US “provocations” and said it does not fear “trouble” over its territorial disputes with neighbours in the...
Experience is Hillary`s biggest advantage over Trump: Poll
AP, Washington :When it comes to experience, US Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton has the advantage over Republican nominee Donald Trump, according to a newly released...
S Arabia expands its anti-Iran strategy beyond the ME
Reuters, Riyadh :Under King Salman, Saudi Arabia is expanding its confrontation with Iran well beyond the Middle East, no longer relying heavily on Western allies...
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Turkey, Germany seek to limit damage over genocide disputeAFP, IstanbulTurkey and Germany on Friday vowed their critical alliance would not be broken by a ferocious...
US vows ‘actions’ if China builds new South China Sea structures
AFP, Singapore :Chinese construction on a South China Sea islet claimed by the Philippines would prompt “actions being taken” by the United States and other...
War of words escalates as Hillary knocks Trump
AFP, San Bernardino :Hillary Clinton launched stinging criticism of Donald Trump on Friday, even suggesting her likely Republican presidential opponent wants to be America’s “dictator,”...
India, US to identify new ways in defence cooperation: Carter
PTI, Washington :US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter today said he along with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar will “identify new ways” to cooperate ahead of...
Sweden best in the world, India ranks 70th in Good Country index
PTI, London :Sweden has been voted as the best country in the world when it comes to serving the interests of its people and contributing...