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North Korea's Kim, US President Donald Trump Get Down to Business Over Pyongyang's Nuclear Programme
The second Kim-Trump summit taking place in Hanoi, Vietnam is aimed at breaking the deadlock over North Korea's nuclear programme.
US Military Says Airstrike in Somalia Killed 20 Al-Shabab Terrorists
The US military command for the African continent says the attack occurred on Monday near Shebeeley in the Hiran region and targeted a training camp used as a staging area for
Recognise India's Legitimacy to Ensure its Security Against Cross-border Terrorism, Says France
France solemnly calls on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint so as to avert any risk of military escalation and preserve strategic stability in the region.
After Air Strikes, Pakistan Objects to OIC's Invitation to India
India has been invited to the inaugural plenary of the foreign ministers' conclave of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Abu Dhabi from March 1 to 2. Swaraj will attend the meeting as the 'guest of honour'.
China Urges India, Pakistan to 'Exercise Restraint', Hours After IAF's Air Strikes
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said a 'sound relationship and cooperation' between the two countries was important for peace and stability in South Asia.
In First Visit Since Syrian Conflict, Bashar Al-Assad meets Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
During the meeting, Assad expressed his gratitude to Iran for all that it has done for Syria during the conflict.
Pakistan's Senate Passes Resolution Condemning 'Threats' by India
The resolution reiterated that no one should underestimate Pakistan's ability and commitment to defend its borders against any external aggression.
Condemnation of Venezuela's Maduro Grows After Troops Block Aid, 2 Protestors Killed
Troops loyal to Maduro violently drove back aid convoys seeking to enter Venezuela on Saturday, leaving dozens wounded in clashes with security forces and at least two protesters dead near the Brazilian border.
Pakistan Appoints Supervisors for JeM Headquarters in Bahawalpur Two Days After Taking Control
Earlier in a complete U-turn, the Pakistan government dismissed its own claim of taking over the control of JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur and said the complex had no link with the JeM.
Meeting with Xi Jinping on Cards, Says Trump Amid High-level Trade Negotiations
The world's two largest economies are locked in a trade war since Trump imposed heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminium items from China in March last year, a move that sparked fears of a global trade war.
Vietnam Officially Announces Visit by North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, Ahead of Summit with Donald Trump
Kim Jong Un is visiting at the invitation of Nguyen Phu Trong, the president of Vietnam and general secretary of the ruling Communist Party.
Failure of US, India to Establish Deterrence Encouraged Pakistan to Continue 'Backing Extremists': Report
The Washington Post in an editorial said both India and the US are confronted with a dilemma of how to tackle a nuclear-armed state Pakistan. While Pakistan is pressurised with diplomatic isolations, it uses terrorists to gain leverage over India, it adds...
Pope Francis Offers 21 Proposals at Landmark Sex Abuse Prevention Summit
The summit is meant as a tutorial for church leaders around the globe to learn the importance of preventing sex abuse in their churches, tending to victims and investigating the crimes when they occur. It comes at a time when multiple reports of sexual ab...
Taiwan Becomes First Asian Country to Unveil Draft Law on Same-sex Marriages
The law would give same-sex couples similar legal protections for marriage as heterosexuals, but marriage in civil law would remain defined as between a man and woman.
In Dubai for PSL, Fawad Khan Booked as Wife Refuses Anti-polio Drops for Daughter
Fawad Khan is currently in Dubai for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and was not present at home at the time. However, being the head of the family, a case was registered against him.
16 States Sue Donald Trump over Emergency Declaration to Fund Border Wall
The move allows the president to bypass Congress to use money from the Pentagon and other budgets.