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Kabul suicide attack kills 63, injures 182 amid Afghan peace talks

The attack came as the Taliban and the United States are trying to negotiate an agreement on the withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan.

Aug 18, 2019

US cuts $440 million financial aid to cash-strapped Pakistan

US President Donald Trump had complained that Islamabad "has given us nothing but lies and deceit" and "give safe haven" to militants.

Aug 17, 2019

Trump addresses Afghan peace talks with national security officials

Washington is negotiating a deal with the Taliban regarding the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan and a political agreement between the two sides.

Aug 17, 2019

North Korea fires more projectiles, rejects 'foolish' peace talks with South Korea

South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for peace talks and reunification of the Korean peninsula by 2045.

Aug 16, 2019

US threatens to revoke visas of Indian crew released from Iranian tanker

Washington expressed its disappointment with the UK for releasing Grace 1, which was detained by Gibraltar authorities in July, for violating EU sanctions.

Aug 16, 2019

Trump's Kashmir mediation offer 'not on table anymore': Indian diplomat

The development was confirmed by a top Indian diplomat, Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

Aug 13, 2019

Big setback for Pakistan: UNSC chair Poland dismisses Kashmir plea

Pakistan Foreign minister claimed that it will be difficult to find support against India from the permanent members of the UNSC due to the strong economic relations.

Aug 13, 2019

South Korea vs Japan: War time atrocities refuse to die, new equation may turn puzzling for US

South Korea and Japan are at loggerheads again after almost a century but the past refuses to die down as compensation issue lingers high over Tokyo

Aug 12, 2019

FPIs withdraw Rs 9,197 crore worth investment in August, all eyes on FM now

The trend of cutting down the investments was seen after eight core sector industries such as coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, cement and electricity continued to show a negative growth due to the economy slowdown.

Aug 12, 2019

How Sonia was approached as non-Gandhi names failed to get votes

Sonia will "recast the current committee of party general secretaries" in the coming days.

Aug 11, 2019

Pakistan has few options on Kashmir issue amid near-total global isolation

Deep State's long-time subterfuge using militancy against India and Afghanistan has returned to visit Pakistan in the form of international isolation and a wide trust gap on Kashmir developments

Aug 10, 2019

Modi to inaugurate 720 Mw hydro project in Bhutan visit

Modi's visit comes against the backdrop of China's increased wooing of the tiny but strategically important Himalayan nation.

Aug 10, 2019

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Amid J&K tensions, UN chief urges India, Pak to exercise 'maximum restraint' on Kashmir, recalls Simla agreement

The Simla Agreement signed in 1972 by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was Pakistan's President at that time, also said that Kashmir was a bilateral issue, thus ruling out third-party intervention.

Aug 9, 2019

China threatens US against deploying missiles in South China Sea

China has expanded its military capabilities by deploying a large number of intermediate-range missiles in South China Sea that has disturbed the Indo-Pacific region, including India.

Aug 6, 2019

Is China a 'currency manipulator'? Beijing hits back by halting import of US farm products

A weak Chinese currency makes US products more expensive while making Chinese products more attractive in foreign markets.