KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio amid efforts by the two sides to reset bilateral ties that have come under severe strain over punitive US tariffs on Indian goods. Jaishankar and Rubio met in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Glad to meet @SecRubio this morning in Kuala Lumpur. Appreciated the discussion on our bilateral ties [] The po

SEATTLE, Oct 24: Alaska Airlines said its operations resumed on Thursday after it had to ground its planes for hours because of an information technology outage. The airline said in a statement that 229 flights were cancelled because of the outage and that more flight disruptions were expected as it worked to reposition aircraft and crews. Alaska Airlines said it is working on getting travellers affected by the disruption to their destinations. It asked that passengers check their flight status

Adelaide, Oct 23: Rohit Sharmas defiant 73 went in vain as India surrendered the three-match ODI series against Australia after losing the second game by two wickets here on Thursday, a setback that will reignite the debate on proven match-winner Kuldeep Yadavs omission from the playing XI. Under pressure, Rohit mixed grit with grace in a 97-ball knock on a spicy track that formed the cornerstone of Indias total of 264 for 9 which was at least 25 short of [] The post Australia Seal ODI Series Vs

BRUSSELS, Oct 23: The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning its imports of liquefied natural gas, the Danish EU presidency announced Thursday. Today is a good day for Europe and Ukraine, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lkke Rasmussen said in a statement, as EU leaders were gathering for a summit in Brussels. He said that the new sanctions will introduce new and comprehensive measures on oil [] The post EU agrees on

TEL AVIV, Oct 18: Israel says the remains of another hostage that Hamas handed over the day before have been identified as Eliyahu Margalit, as the Palestinian militant group looks for more bodies under the rubble in the Gaza Strip and urges more aid to be allowed into the embattled enclave. Israels Prime Ministers Office said on Saturday Margalits body was identified after testing by the National Centre for Forensic Medicine, and his family has been notified. The 76-year-old [] The post Israel

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16: The United Nations on Thursday urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to bring a lasting end to hostilities to protect civilians, after days of fighting killed dozens of people in both countries and injured hundreds more. Its the deadliest crisis between the neighbours since 2021, when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan following the collapse of the Western-backed government. Cross-border violence has escalated since Oct 10, with each country saying they were retaliating to arme

BEIJING, Oct 14: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and called for strengthening of cooperation in a host of sectors, including collaboration in law enforcement and security between the two countries. Xi told Amarasuriya that China is willing to jointly promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Sri Lanka and expand cooperation in fields such as port economy, modern agriculture, digital economy, green economy, and tourism. Amarasur

BEIJING, Oct 13: China on Monday urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to exercise restraint and resolve their mutual concerns through dialogue and consultations, after dozens of soldiers from both sides were killed in intense clashes along the border between the two neighbours. Recently, conflicts have occurred between Pakistan and Afghanistan, leading to tense relations, which we are deeply concerned about, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a media briefing, commenting on the conflict

VICTORIA (Seychelles), Oct 11:The people of Seychelles voted on Saturday in a runoff between President Wavel Ramkalawan and opposition challenger Patrick Herminie, whose party seeks a return to power after previously ruling the country for four decades. There was no outright winner in elections held two weeks ago, with Herminie receiving 48.8 per cent of the vote and Ramkalawan getting 46.4 per cent, according to official results. A candidate needs to win more than 50 per cent of [] The post S

LOS ANGELES, Sept 28: Hollywood star Selena Gomez shared a series of pictures on social media on Sunday as she got married to the music producer Benny Blanco. The couple, who got engaged in December last year, took the vows on Saturday. Gomez uploaded glimpses from her big day on her Instagram handle and wrote, 9.27.25. The 33-year-old actor opted for a white sleeveless turtle-neck gown, whereas Blanco, 37, went for a formal suit with a shirt complementing Gomezs [] The post Selena Gomez marrie

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 23: China and India are the primary funders of the Ukraine war by continuing to purchase Russian oil, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday in his address to the UN General Assembly. The Trump administration has imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on New Delhi as a penalty for its purchases of Russian oil, taking the total levies imposed on India by the US to 50 per cent, among the highest in the world. China [] The post China And India Primary Funders Of Ukraine War

JALALABAD(Afghanistan), Sept 21: The Taliban Government on Sunday rejected US President Donald Trumps bid to retake Bagram Air Base, four years after Americas chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan left the sprawling military facility in the Taliban hands. It is unclear what conversations the US has had with Afghan officials about returning to the country. But Trump hinted that the Taliban, who have struggled with an economic crisis, international legitimacy, internal rifts and rival militant grou

CAIRO, Sept 20: Israeli strikes killed at least 14 people overnight in Gaza City, said health officials, as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to leave. The strikes come as Western countries are increasingly fed up with the intensifying war in Gaza, with some moving to recognise Palestinian statehood at the gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly next week. In a statement on Friday, Portugals Foreign Affairs Ministry said it will recognise [] Th

BEIJING, Sept 8: Chinas exports grew last month but at a slower pace than in recent months, the countrys customs agency said Monday. Exports reached $321.8 billion in August, a 4.4% increase compared to the same month last year. That was down from a 7.2% jump in July. Meanwhile, imports totalled $219.5 billion, a 1.8% rise. Chinas large trade surplus has become a contentious issue with major trading partners including the US and the European Union. Low-priced Chinese imports [] The post Chinas

COLOMBO, Sept 8:Sri Lanka on Monday opposed international intervention on its human rights situation at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, asserting that such actions undermine ongoing domestic efforts to ensure justice and reconciliation. The 60th regular session of the UNHRC, session, which opened in Geneva on Monday, will review reports and oral updates on several countries, including Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Sudan, Palestine, and Syria. Sri Lanka observes tha

KYIV, Sept 7: A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraines capital Sunday killed at least two people and left smoke rising from the roof of a key government building. Associated Press reporters saw a plume of smoke rising from the roof of Kyivs cabinet of ministers building, but it was not immediately clear if the smoke was the result of a direct hit, which would mark an escalation in Russias air campaign. Russia has so far avoided targeting [] The post Russia hits Kyiv with drones, missi

KYIV, Sep 7: Russia attacked Ukraine with 805 drones and decoys overnight on Sunday, the largest such attack since the full-scale invasion. Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for Ukraines Air Force, confirmed to the Associated Press that Sundays attack was the largest Russian drone strike. Russia also launched 13 missiles of various types. Ukraine shot down and neutralized 747 drones and 4 missiles, according to a statement from the Air Force. There were nine missile hits and 56 drone strikes in [] The

ISLAMABAD, Sept 4: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing and the two sides reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen their iron-clad, all-weather strategic cooperative partnership. During the meeting, the two sides also agreed to continue working closely on the next phase of upgraded China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0), which includes five new corridors, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. During their warm and friendly meeting, the t

ISLAMABAD, Sept 1: At least five crew members, including two pilots, died on Monday when the helicopter they were flying crashed in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmirs Gilgit-Baltistan, officials said. The aircraft crashed in the Chilas area of Diamer district, Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq said in a statement. One of our helicopters has crashed in Thor, Chilas, he said, adding the crew included two pilots and three technical staff. Diamer Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)

TOKYO, Aug 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is important for India and China to work together to bring stability to the world economic order as he asserted that New Delhi is ready to advance bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective based on mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity. In an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun published during his ongoing visit to Japan, Modi also asserted that stable, predictable, and amicable bilateral relations []

NEW YORK, Aug 21: A woman on the FBIs 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list was arrested in India on charges of killing her six-year-old son, according to officials. The arrest of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, 40, was the fourth Top 10 Most Wanted capture in seven months, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel said in an X post on Wednesday. He credited law enforcement partners in Texas, the US Justice Department, and authorities in India for their coordination leading [] The post Woman on FB

BOGOTA(Colombia), Aug 11: Colombian conservative senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay died Monday, more than two months after being shot during a campaign rally in western Bogota. His wife, Mara Claudia Tarazona, confirmed the 39-year-olds death early Monday. Uribe Turbay was critically wounded on June 7 during a campaign rally in the countrys capital, suffering gunshot wounds to the head and leg. He underwent emergency surgery and remained hospitalized in intensive care until h