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US says Iran could become another North Korea if left 'unchecked'

Tillerson said that the US is conducting a review of its Iran policy and added that the Iran deal only "delays" the country's goal of becoming a nuclear-powered state.

Apr 20, 2017

Will US missile strikes in Syria push Russia and America to the brink of war?

Russia had welcomed Trump's presidential win in the 2016 US elections considering his soft spot for Moscow and President Vladimir Putin. However, the dynamics have changed.

Apr 8, 2017

World reacts to Syria's worst chemical attack in years, White House blames Assad and Obama

Deemed as one of the worst chemical attacks in Syria's 6-year civil war, the incident killed at least 70 civilians, which included 20 children and 13 women.

Apr 5, 2017

Vladimir Putin lays flowers at St Petersburg metro station blast site

Video story: Death toll in St Petersburg train carriage rises to 14

The suspect in the incident has reportedly been identified by security agencies as a native of Kyrgyzstan with Russian citizenship.

Apr 4, 2017

US envoy Nikki Haley says Kim Jong-un is not a rational person

US Ambassador to the UN Security Council, Nikki Haley, insists that all the options are on the table while countering North Koreas increasing provocative acts through nuclear and missile launches in the Korean peninsula. She rebuffed Chinas proposal that called for the suspension of US-South Korea joint military exercises in the region and said that a revised policy is needed to handle the Kim Jong-un regime.

Mar 9, 2017

Hafiz Saeed, 4 others challenge house arrest in Lahore HC; Pak cancels licences of 44 weapons issued to JuD chief

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed and four members of Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation are under house arrest for 90 days under Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Act.

Feb 22, 2017

US, Japan call for urgent UN Security Council meeting after North Korea successfully tests nuclear-capable missile

Pyongyang fired the ballistic missile into the sea, early on Sunday, the first such test conducted under the new US President Donald Trump.

Feb 13, 2017

Will CPEC force Beijing's hand after India issues demarche to China on Masood Azhar? | OPINION

The proposal in the UN to ban Masood Azhar was moved by UNSC members -- the US, the UK and France.

Feb 10, 2017

Israel: Benjamin Netanyahus fragile coalition raises instability concerns

Israel legalises thousands of settler homes on private Palestinian land

The legalisation of the homes has been condemned by Palestinians, who see their hopes of a statehood being dashed.

Feb 7, 2017

China would help Pakistan in building nuclear arsenal if India doesn't cool "missile fever"

"The range of Pakistan's nuclear missiles will also see an increase," says Chinese state media.

Jan 5, 2017

China blocks proposal in UN to designate Masood Azhar as terrorist; India responds

Inability of international community to list Masood Azhar as designated terrorist is a blow to counter-terrorism efforts, the MEA said.

Dec 30, 2016

Israeli PM Netanyahu has just threatened a nation with more sheep than humans

The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution asking Israel to stop building settlement buildings on the occupied Palestinian land.

Dec 28, 2016

Donald Trump says United Nations 'just a club for people to have a good time'

Trump also indicated through a tweet that the US relationship with the UN will be different once he assumes office.

Dec 27, 2016

Russia, China veto UN resolution seeking ceasefire in Aleppo

Russian and US officials would soon discuss a plan to make all the rebel fighters in eastern Aleppo withdraw from the region.

Dec 7, 2016

BRICS Summit 2016: Full text of Goa Declaration adopted by India, China, Russia, Brazil and South Africa

The BRICS countries discussed crucial issues ranging from conflicts, terrorism, socio-economic prosperity to climate change.

Oct 16, 2016

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