Politics

Isis: Barack Obama says Daesh on the defensive

US President Barack Obama said on 13 April that the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State (Isis) in Syria and Iraq had put the militant group on the defensive, shrinking its territory and striking key leaders.

Apr 14, 2016

Pakistan's ISI offered $200,000 to Haqqani Network for 2009 attack on CIA camp in Afghanistan: US cables

Declassified cables of the U.S. State Department highlighted frequent meetings between Haqqani members and the ISI in Pakistan.

Apr 14, 2016

Russia says fighter jets 'observed safety measures' in US Navy ship flyby [Watch Video]

The U.S. Navy had accused the two Russian SU-24 fighter jets of conducting simulated attack passes within metres of a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Baltic Sea.

Apr 14, 2016

Syria holds elections despite millions of voters missing; Western nations criticise Assad

The Syrian president and his wife Asma voted at the al-Assad Library in Damascus Wednesday.

Apr 13, 2016

Tamil Nadu's minority Brahmins demand reservation before Assembly election

They also sought Rs. 1,000 as salary for priests and sivarchakas, and the formation of a temple board.

Apr 13, 2016

Pakistan Army accuses India of destabilising economic corridor with China

Cargo will be transported to Pakistan's coastal town of Gwadar from China by this year, Army Chief Raheel Sharif said.

Apr 13, 2016

South Koreans vote for new parliament amid discontent over sluggish economy

Voters expressed frustration that Parliament has neglected real issues such as jobs and national security.

Apr 13, 2016

Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca office raided

Panama prosecutor Javier Caravallo ordered police to search for evidence that "would establish the possible use of the firm for illicit activities," reports said.

Apr 13, 2016

Why does President Dilma Rousseff face impeachment?

A Brazilian congressional committee has voted in favour of impeaching President Dilma Rousseff. The 65-member panel voted 38 to 27 to recommend the impeachment. How did it get to this?

Apr 12, 2016

Why does President Dilma Rousseff face impeachment?

A Brazilian congressional committee has voted in favour of impeaching President Dilma Rousseff. The 65-member panel voted 38 to 27 to recommend the impeachment. How did it get to this?

Apr 12, 2016

Fight breaks out at a Donald Trump rally in New York

Two men got into a physical altercation at a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Albany, New York, on 11 April. The rally for the GOP front runner was held at the Times Union Center.

Apr 12, 2016

US, India agree to share military logistics as Carter, Parrikar meet

U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter, who is in India for a three-day visit, met Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2016

Donald Trump attacks Ted Cruz over his New York values remarks

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump defended New York values during a speech in Albany, New York ahead of the states primary on 19 April. He was speaking in response to statements by his rival Ted Cruz who has repeatedly slammed “New York values even crediting his 1 February Iowa caucus victory in part to his attacks on Trumps New York values. The Texas senator told a US network last week that the phrase referred to the states liberal Democrats.

Apr 12, 2016

David Cameron says top MPs should publish tax records

British Prime Minister David Cameron says top UK politicians should publish their tax records, as he tries to draw a line under a week of questions over his personal wealth and his late fathers connection to an offshore fund.

Apr 12, 2016

John Kerry visits Hiroshima atomic bombing memorial, pays tributes to victims

Kerry and G7 foreign ministers were taken around by Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida.

Apr 11, 2016