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Turkey calls for no-fly zone over Syria’s Idlib
ISTANBUL, Feb 28 — Turkey on Friday called on the international community to establish a no-fly zone over the northwestern province of Idlib to protect civilians from Syrian regime bombardments a day after the killing of 33…
Malaysian King rejects plan for parliament vote to break impasse post Mahathir’s resignation
Kuala Lumpur , Feb 28 : The political impasse in Malaysia is nowhere closer to being resolved as Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah on Friday decided not to call for a special parliamentary session next week to choose a prime…
33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syrian air raid in Idlib
At least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an air strike by Syrian government forces in northwestern Idlib province as Turkey vowed "to respond in kind" with attacks on "all" their positions.
The rapid escalation of the conflict on Friday…
India to go slow on trade deal with US, both sides to work on wider FTA
After the euphoria over US President Donald Trump’s visit died down amid no clear deadline for concluding a trade deal, India is now aiming to go slow on the negotiations front.But rather than planning a limited trade pact, both sides…
Romania confirms first case of coronavirus
Bucharest, Feb 27: Health Minister Victor Costache said that a 20-year-old Romanian had been tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
He had contacted 71-year-old Italian who was infected with the virus after returning home.…
On Kashmir and Pakistan, Donald Trump offers mediation but with a twist
Hours after holding bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump once again floated his mediation offer, but the kept the context vague.During a press conference in New Delhi on Day 2 of his India visit,…
India raised issue of H-1B visa with US: Foreign Secretary Shringla
New Delhi , Feb 25 : India raised the issue of H-1B visa with the United States during President Donald Trump's ongoing visit, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday, adding that New Delhi highlighted the contribution…
Hosni Mubarak, former Egypt President who was ousted in 2011 uprising, passes away
Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian leader who for nearly 30 years was the resolute face of stability in the Middle East, died on Tuesday, the country’s state television said, ending his days after a swift and ignominious tumble from power in…
Ex-Pakistan Army Chief Beg blames CIA for Ziaulhaq death
KARACHI, :Denying their hand in the killing of former Pakistan military ruler Gen. Muhamamd Ziaulhaq, two former generals of the Pakistan army have drawn divergent conclusions on the reasons behind the plane crash.In an…
Trump Reports Progress Toward India Trade Deal but No Breakthrough
NEW DELHI — President Trump said Tuesday that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India had made progress toward what he hopes will be a landmark trade agreement between the two economic giants. But there was no breakthrough to…