U.S. pulls diplomats from Iraqi city, citing threats from Iran
WASHINGTON, Sep 29 (TNS): The United States announced on Friday it will effectively close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra and relocate...
Indian court hands rare death sentence over deadly 1984 anti-Sikh riots
India, Nov 20 (TNS): An Indian court on Tuesday handed down a rare death sentence over anti-Sikh riots in 1984 that left nearly 3,000...
Taliban say talks focused on US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Kabul, Dec. 19 (TNS): The latest talks between the Taliban and the US peace envoy on the war in Afghanistan focused on...
Trump backs Sen. Paul’s plan to fund infrastructure projects with suspended aid to Pakistan
Washington, Jan. 6 (TNS): President Donald Trump on Saturday issued support for U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's proposal to fund infrastructure projects in the U.S....
Saudi Arabia begins screening films after decades-long ban lifted
JEDDAH Jan 16 (TNS): Saudi Arabia began screening feature-length animated children’s films this weekend in a makeshift theater, after a 35-year-old ban on cinemas...
Indian boy shot dead in police crossfire
LUCKNOW Jan 18 (TNS): An eight-year-old boy was shot and killed in police crossfire in northern India, an officer said Thursday.
Madhav Bharadwaj was playing...
One Indian jawan killed, 2 injured in freedom fighters attack
Srinagar, July 24 (TNS): An Indian army jawan was killed and two others sustained bullet injuries after tfreedom fighters attacked the Central Reserve Police...
China urges US to work on WTO reforms
Beijing, Dec. 18 (TNS): China says U.S. has brought back the ghost of unilateralism to World Trade Organization (WTO).
China welcomes all steps towards easing Pakistan-India tensions
Beijing, March 05 (TNS): China will welcome all positive measures towards easing tensions between India and Pakistan and promoting peace and stability.
Occupied Kashmir on boil after India troops martyred 3 youth
Srinagar, March 13 (TNS): A complete shutdown is being observed across the Kokernag area of Indian-Occupied Kashmir (IOK) following the killing of three youth by Indian forces, Kashmir...
