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Trump accepts gauntlet, to meet Kim Jong-un by May

Arch rivals Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will meet soon, puzzling pundits whether the two, who called each other names, will forget and formally shake hands.

Mar 9, 2018

By IANS

Lanka violence: Guterres concerned, UN official to visit Kandy

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is concerned by reports of communal violence in Sri Lanka and is urging dialogue to solve the differences.

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

US will gain nothing by imposing tariffs, says Australian PM

Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Philip Lowe, said the decision to impose tariffs on such products is "highly regrettable".

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

Sri Lanka to declare Emergency after communal clashes

The government strongly condemned the violence and vowed to take stern action against the perpetrators.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

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

Kim Jong-un to meet S. Korean leader at April summit

The inter-Korean summit between Moon and Kim will be held at the joint security area of Panmunjeom.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

S. Korean politician resigns after sexual misconduct allegations

In a Facebook post, Ahn "begged forgiveness" for his "foolish behaviour" and said denials issued by his office were untrue.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

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Donald Trump keen to open US embassy in Jerusalem himself

Trump maintains that his decision to recognize Jerusalem resolved a tough issue dividing Israel and the Palestinians.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

King Jong-un sits through talks for hours, agrees on summit meeting with Moon

For the first time, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sat through hours of negotiations and even hosted a dinner for the delegation.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

Look who's praising Xi's 'power grab'...Trump!

Experts say they are convinced Xi's plan is to rule for many years to come.

Mar 4, 2018

By IANS

Germany's SPD votes in favour of coalition with Merkel

The conditions of the pact and the concrete measures that will be implemented were detailed in a 177-page deal that was negotiated between January and February.

Mar 4, 2018

By IANS

Italy earthquake: More tremors expected as Apennine fault system sets off domino effect

Italy to vote in general elections after divisive campaign

The anti-establishment Five Star Movement, ruling Democratic Party and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's right-wing coalition have all predicted victory.

Mar 4, 2018

By IANS

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with the ASEAN Heads of State/Governments and ASEAN Secretary Genera

EU, ASEAN to strengthen trade, investment ties

The European Commissioner for Trade will also meet in Singapore with European entrepreneurs working in the region.

Mar 2, 2018

By IANS

Singapore: More SAF troops to be deployed to Iraq in 2018

Since 2014, Singapore's army SAF is providing intelligence fusion officers, KC-135R tanker aircraft, imagery analysts, SAF liaison officers and medical teams to Iraq.

Mar 2, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Japan has no right to claim sex slave issue settled, says Moon

Moon's remarks came amid Tokyo's repeated calls for him and his administration to honour the 2015 agreement made with South Korea's ousted administration.

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

N.Korea accuses Japan of plotting suppression of resident Koreans

North Korea media also accused Japanese authorities of discrimination against pro-Pyongyang resident Korean schools.

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

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