Russia hosts World Cup in heat of battle with West
The World Cup kicks off in Russia in a month’s time with the hosts at loggerheads with the West and intent on using the football showpiece to trumpet their superpower status. Russia was a...
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“Macedonia” the name dispute to resolve as EU summits approach
The foreign ministers of Greece and Macedonia held “hardworking and intense” talks on Saturday to bridge their differences in a decades-old dispute over the name of the former Yugoslav Republic that has complicated its...
Indian Minister Pradhan says too early to predict sanctions impact on Iran imports
Indian Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday expressed concern about the rise oil prices but said it was too early to predict the impact of U.S. sanctions on his country’s...
US will help North Korea build its economy if it gives up nuclear weapons, Says Pompeo
The United States will help North Korea boost its economy and living stands to levels like those in prosperous South Korea if it gives up its nuclear weapons, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says,...
India’s Modi visits Nepal in bid to counter China influence
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the construction of a mega hydropower plant during a visit to Nepal Friday, part of his government’s move to counter Chinese influence in its backyard. Modi and his...
Malaysia’s Najib to take ‘short break’ as flight rumours swirl
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak said Saturday he was going to take a “short break” after his election loss, as an angry crowd descended on an airport amid speculation he would fly out...
Iraqis ready for parliamentary elections – Who are the Voters and Candidates
Iraqis head to the polls on Saturday for parliamentary elections. After the ballot, the 329 members of parliament elected from party lists will be tasked with forming a government and electing a prime minister...
A ‘regime change’ is coming very soon to Venezuela :Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos
Trapped in an economic, social and political crisis, Venezuela will see “regime change” soon, predicted Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, saying the once-rich nation can no longer survive its corrupt leadership. Speaking at a...
Puigdemont rejects being chosen as next Catalan leader
Ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont on Thursday rejected being re-appointed as leader of the region, following pressure from Spain’s government and months of political turmoil over its independence bid. Puigdemont’s announcement from exile in...
UK minister visiting India to launch regional tech alliances
A senior British minister is set to visit India to launch regional alliances under the UK-India Tech Partnership, which is expected to pave the way for a raft of new deals bringing jobs and...
