Politics

Obama: US would consider military force if needed to defend Gulf States

US President Barack Obama said on Thursday (14 May) that, in the event of a threat to Gulf nations, the United States would consider using military force for their defence.

May 15, 2015

Ukip in Turmoil: Knives out as major donor urges Nigel Farage to stand down

Ukip appears to be on the verge of imploding after its campaign chief accused advisers of creating a personality cult around outspoken leader Nigel Farage, as a major donor urged him to resign.

May 15, 2015

Rahul Gandhi Begins 'Padyatra' in Telangana; Meets Families of Farmers who Committed Suicide

Rahul Gandhi will hand over cheque of ₹ 2 lakh to the families of deceased farmers.

May 15, 2015

Modi in China: What Indian PM said at the Great Hall of People in Beijing [FULL TEXT]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a bold speech at the Great Hall of People, raising border issues, Line of Actual Control.

May 15, 2015

India, China Sign 24 Agreements Worth $10 billion; Sister Cities, Railway Action Plan, Yoga College in China and More [COMPLETE LIST]

Agreements signed in presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

May 15, 2015

Modi Accorded Ceremonial Reception, Holds Talks with Li

Li Keqiang and Narendra Modi will attend press meet and announce inking of several agreements.

May 15, 2015

Tim Farron announces bid to become Liberal Democrat leader

The Westmorland and Lonsdale MP revealed why he wanted to be leader in an interview with ITN

May 14, 2015

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Singapore Smart Nation

May 14, 2015

Indian Defence Minister Clears Deck for Acquisition of M777 Howitzers, Avro Replacement and Kamov Helos; Okays IAC 2 Preparatory Work

DAC clears big ticket defence projects all falling under the government's "Make in India" thrust.

May 14, 2015

SC Stays AAP Government's Circular Threatening Media With Defamation

In May 2013, Arvind Kejriwal had alleged conflict of interest, saying Amit Sibal represented Vodafone in SC while his father Kapil Sibal was telecom minister.

May 14, 2015

Pakistan: 'Did Not Even Know Osama bin Laden was in Abbottabad'

Pakistan's foreign office rejected journalist Seymour Hersh's claim.

May 14, 2015

Political Times: Tories bask in election victory, Sadiq Khan announces London Mayor bid

Senior politics reporter Ian Silvera rounds up the week in Westminster.

May 14, 2015

Modi in China: India, China Sign Record 24 Agreements Worth $10 billion; Nathu La Route to Open in June

India and China are expected to sign deals worth up to $10 billion.

May 14, 2015

Vatican Recognises Palestinian State in New Treaty

It comes days before Pope Francis is scheduled to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

May 14, 2015

#ModiInChina: Indian PM Arrives in Xi'an, Chinese President Xi Jinping's Hometown [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

After China, Modi will visit Mongolia and South Korea.

May 13, 2015