International

Colombo: China wants to enhance its economic collaboration with Sri Lanka, a top Chinese minister has said, noting the current political and economic stability in the island nation. During a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Thursday, Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao also reiterated...

Islamabad: Pakistan Friday announced to upgrade its diplomatic ties with Afghanistan and appoint an ambassador to the country, a major indicator of improvement in ties between the two neighbours. Pakistan had tacitly applauded the capture of Kabul by Taliban in 2021 with the hope that...

Kyiv: Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul Monday, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, following days of uncertainty over whether Kyiv would attend a further meeting proposed by Moscow. But Ukrainian officials have insisted that the Kremlin...

After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam April 22, the Indian government took a series of major decisions, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. Under this treaty, Pakistan received 80% of the water, while India used the remaining 20%. Now, Pakistan is facing a...

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said his country is genuinely interested in the revival of activities within the framework of the Russia-India-China (RIC) format. Following the deadly Galwan Valley standoff between the militaries of India and China in 2020, the RIC troika has...

United Nations: Brigadier Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who died while serving in peacekeeping missions, were honoured with the Dag Hammarskjold medals. India's Permanent Representative P Harish received the medals Thursday (US time) from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at a ceremony honouring the peacekeepers who...

Washington: The White House said that Israel has signed off on a 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israeli army continues its military actions in the war-torn area. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed at a press briefing that US Special Envoy to the Middle...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati will lead a delegation accompanying the holy relics of Lord Buddha from Vietnam to India June 2, official sources said Thursday. Kambhampati is scheduled to leave for Vietnam from New Delhi for the purpose Friday, Raj Bhavan sources said....

New Delhi: India Thursday said the issue of trade did not come up in its discussions with the US during the clashes between the Indian and Pakistani militaries, virtually rejecting Washington's repeated claims that its offer of trade to the two sides stopped the conflict....

New Delhi: India Thursday said it expects the US to consider visa applications of Indian students on merit amid growing concerns over the Trump administration halting new student visa interviews. The changes effected by the US in its visa regime have triggered widespread uncertainty among...