International
Two Former Chinese Defence Ministers Sentenced To Death For Corruption
BEIJING, May 7: Two former Chinese defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges...
China says ties with US remain stable ahead of Trump visit despite ‘disruptions’
BEIJING, May 7: China's top diplomat said Thursday that ties with the US have been stable despite "many twists and disruptions," and called on...
FedEx, ServiceNow expand strategic collaboration with new AI-powered supply chain solution
LAS VEGAS, May 7: FedEx and ServiceNow have expanded their collaboration with an AI-powered supply chain solution to optimise workflows and customer experiences.
Making the...
South Korean court reduces prison sentence for ex-prime minister in martial law case
SEOUL, May 7: A South Korean appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of a former prime minister convicted of rebellion for his role...
Pak Army says it will continue to upgrade its capabilities to meet future challenges
ISLAMABAD, May 7: The Pakistan Army on Thursday said that it would continue to upgrade its capabilities to meet future challenges and respond decisively...
Bangladesh seeks China’s support in Teesta river restoration project
BEIJING, May 7: Bangladesh's new Government, headed by Tarique Rahman, has formally sought China's involvement and support for the Teesta River restoration project, a...
Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and...
KATHMANDU, May 7: An unstable ice block dangerously hanging over the key trail on Mount Everest, high travel costs and increased permit fees haven't...
Bangladesh hopes no ‘pushback’ after BJP’s win in elections
DHAKA, May 6: Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday expressed hope that people will not be pushed in his country after the BJP's...
China warns Japan over missile use, flags ‘remilitarisation’ concerns
BEIJING, May 6 : China on Wednesday sharply criticised Japan's for firing Type 88 missiles during a joint maritime exercise exercises, warning that Tokyo's...
Pakistan PM thanks Trump for announcing pause in Strait of Hormuz operation
ISLAMABAD, May 6 : Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for announcing a pause in the operation in...
Bangladesh FM Rahman meets China’s top political advisor
BEIJING, May 6: Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who is here on his maiden visit to China, on Wednesday met China's top political advisor...
India’s approach to migration grounded in dignity, respect for rights: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
UNITED NATIONS, May 6: India's approach to migration remains people-centric and grounded in dignity, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said,...
Serbia’s Vucic hands Russian Ambassador letter congratulating Putin on Victory Day
BELGRADE, May 6 : Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday that he had handed Russian Ambassador Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko a letter congratulating Russian President...