Tag: World
Saudi Arabia A 'valued Friend', Says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Riyadh on a two-day official visit, described Saudi Arabia as a "valued friend".....
IS Names Abu Ibrahim Al-Quraishi As Its New Leader
The Islamic State terror organisation on Thursday named Abu Ibrahim al-Quraishi as its new leader after it confirmed the death of Abu Bak al-Baghdadi who was killed in a US raid in northern Syria.....
After Win, Gotabaya Says He Is President Of All Sri Lankans
Amidst clear divisive vote between the majority and the minority, President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Sunday said that he is the President of all Sri Lankans and the leader of not only those elected him but also those voted against him too.....
China Bans US Ships From Stopping In HK, Sanctions NGOs
China has banned US military ships and aircraft from stopping over in Hong Kong and announced sanctions on American non-profits for supporting a pro-democracy movement in the city rattled by anti-government protests since June.....
35 Civilians Killed In Burkina Faso Terror Attack
Jihadists attacked a town in northern Burkina Faso and killed 35 civilians, most of them women,....
India With US In All Areas Of Mutual Interest: Modi Tells Trump
In a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that New Delhi will continue to work with Washington for enhancing cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.....
50 Killed In Stampede In Soleimani's Funeral
50 mourners have been killed and more than 200 were injured in a stampede that broke out at the funeral ceremony for slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in the eastern city of Kerman, state media said.....
Departure Of Foreign Troops Only Solution: Iraqi PM
The departure of the foreign troops is the "only solution" to the current crisis, according to Iraqi Prime Minister, while NATO announced it would temporarily redeploy part of its personnel in Iraq to protect its troops amid escalating tensions in the wake of a US strike that killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad.....
Trump Backs Down On Retaliating On Iran Attacks On US Bases
An internationally isolated US President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed down on immediate retaliation against Iran for its attacks on American bases and appealed to Western leaders to join his campaign against Teheran.....
Pakistan Court Annuls Musharraf's Death Sentence
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf heaved a sigh of relief on Monday after the Lahore High Court (LHC) quashed the death sentence awarded by a special court in the high treason case.....
