John Kerry seeks clarity within 48 hours on Syria peace talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he hoped for clarity within 48 hours on talks aimed at ending Syria's five-year war which had been due to start today.
Jan 25, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
Thousands of Ramadi buildings damaged, destroyed: UN report
A United Nations report finds that the ongoing battle for the city of Ramadi has damaged or destroyed more than 4,500 buildings.
Jan 17, 2016, 15:51 PM IST
ISIS commits massacre in Syria, kills over 280 people
The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group killed as many as 280 people when its militants stormed a town in Syria's eastern province of Deir al-Zour on Saturday.
Jan 17, 2016, 10:02 AM IST
US President Barack Obama lifts nuclear-related sanctions on Iran
US President Barack Obama on Saturday signed an executive order to lift sanctions on Iran related to its nuclear program, the White House said.
Jan 17, 2016, 09:42 AM IST
Pak carrying out investigation over Pathankot attack swiftly: Nawaz to US
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have told the United States that Islamabad was swiftly carrying out investigation over the Pathankot terror incident in a transparent manner and would bring out the truth, reported Radio Pakistan on Sunday.
Jan 11, 2016, 11:03 AM IST
Merkel under fire on migrants after New Year's Eve assaults
German Chancellor Angela Merkel came under mounting pressure today over her welcoming stance toward migrants, which opponents have linked to a shocking rash of apparently coordinated sex attacks in Cologne on New Year's Eve.
Jan 06, 2016, 21:58 PM IST
UN chief demands North Korea cease any further nuclear activities
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday issued a strong condemnation of North Korea's nuclear test and called on Pyongyang to halt its nuclear program.
Jan 06, 2016, 21:49 PM IST
UN peacekeepers accused of sexually abusing four girls in Central Africa
UN peacekeepers are facing new allegations of sexual abuse in the Central African Republic involving four young girls, the UN spokesman said Tuesday.
Jan 06, 2016, 00:15 AM IST
Iran airs footage of new missile in underground bunker
Iran aired fresh footage Tuesday of an underground bunker that houses its latest ballistic missile, which less than a week ago prompted US threats of new sanctions.
Jan 05, 2016, 22:52 PM IST
One US troop killed, two wounded in Afghan fighting
Several US and Afghan troops were wounded today during a special operations mission in Marjah in Afghanistan's Helmand province, a US defence official said.
Jan 05, 2016, 22:11 PM IST
EU commissioner warns Poland on new media law: Report
EU Commissioner Gunther Oettinger on Sunday threatened to put Poland on notice for infringing on common European values by passing legislation giving the government control of the state media.
Jan 03, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
UN chief, US welcome Modi-Sharif meeting in Pak
The United States has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s surprise visit to Pakistan. A State Department spokesman here said that improved ties between the two countries would benefit the entire region.
Dec 26, 2015, 11:16 AM IST
UN chief to brief Security Council on Israeli-Palestinian violence today
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will brief the Security Council today on his trip to the Middle East where he is seeking to defuse weeks of violence, diplomats said.
Oct 21, 2015, 06:08 AM IST
BRICS Foreign Ministers call for comprehensive approach to counter terrorism
The BRICS Foreign Minister on Tuesday reiterated their strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestation.
Sep 30, 2015, 04:21 AM IST
UN launches strategy for health of women, children
The UN launched an ambitious public-private strategy to end preventable deaths of women, children and adolescents.
Sep 27, 2015, 11:59 AM IST
