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US, China trade talks to begin in Beijing

Hoping to end bitter trade war that begun last year, which showed increase in tariffs on each other's goods.

Apr 30, 2019

By IANS

Spain votes in crucial general elections

Nearly 36.9 million voters are eligible to cast their vote in the general elections to decide their 350 representatives in the Congress of Deputies and 208 in the Senate.

Apr 28, 2019

By IANS

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US to withdraw from global arms treaty: Trump

Claiming the pact to be "misguided" and restrictive, The White House approaches to withdraw US agreement.

Apr 27, 2019

By IANS

Theresa May buckles: British PM to rule out no-deal Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans come under fire from her own ministers too, with promises of being taken over.

Apr 26, 2019

By Reuters

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary

North Korean leader says peace on Korean peninsula depends on US attitude

The North Korean leader said at the time he would wait until the end of the year for US to become more flexible.

Apr 26, 2019

By Reuters

China to recalibrate Belt and Road, defend scheme against criticism

37 world leaders attending the April 25-27 summit will agree to project financing that respects global debt goals and promotes green growth.

Apr 24, 2019

By Reuters

Singapore PM promotes expected successor to deputy

Minister Heng Swee Keat's promotion will take effect on May 1 and he will retain the role of finance minister of the regional banking and transport center.

Apr 24, 2019

By Reuters

Putin-Kim summit sends message to US but sanctions relief elusive for North Korea

US has said it believed Pyongyang was earning more than $500 million a year from nearly 100,000 workers abroad, including 30,000 in Russia.

Apr 24, 2019

By Reuters

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend throne on May 1 as Emperor; Facts as new Reiwa era begins

Last time the abdication of throne by Emperor took place when Emperor Kokaku stepped down in 1817

Apr 23, 2019

By Reuters

After Indonesia election, new crop of leaders in focus for 2024 vote

Sample vote counts by private pollsters from last week's poll show that incumbent President Joko Widodo is headed for a second and final term.

Apr 21, 2019

By Reuters

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Democrats make legal bid for all Russia probe evidence, Trump poll numbers drop

Democrats took legal action to gain access to all of US Special Counsel Robert Mueller's evidence.

Apr 20, 2019

By Reuters

Trump to visit Japan in May, will meet new Emperor

Abe will visit Washington on April 26 and 27 to discuss a range of topics such as North Korea, while Trump is likely travel to Japan again for a Group of 20 summit in Osaka in June.

Apr 19, 2019

By IANS

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesian President leads in early vote count

The General Elections Commission of Indonesia (KPU) estimated a 77.5 per cent turnout and the government declared Wednesday a national holiday to ensure maximum voting.

Apr 17, 2019

By IANS

Indonesia's election: What you need to know

Most opinion polls give Widodo a double-digit lead but the opposition has disputed survey findings. Some recent surveys have shown Prabowo catching up.

Apr 17, 2019

By Reuters

South Korea's Moon pushes for summit with North Korea's Kim despite nuclear standoff

Moon has been eager to regain momentum in talks with North Korea since Kim's second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Apr 15, 2019

By Reuters

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