Islamabad, Oct 30 (IANS) Inflation in Rawalpindi and Islamabad markets continues to soar as border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan has halted the import and export of vegetables, fruits, dry fruits and other food items for the past two weeks, local media reported on Thursday.
Kabul, Oct 30 (IANS) As Pakistan intensifies arrests and forced deportations, Afghan refugees have voiced concerns over escalating challenges and growing fear amid the ongoing crackdown, local media reported on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Expressing gratitude to India for its steadfast position on the Cyprus issue, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos endorsed New Delhi’s stance that terrorism should be dealt with zero tolerance--extending not only to the terrorists, but also to those who support and finance them.
Johannesburg, Oct 30 (IANS) Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat held a meeting with South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie on the sidelines of the 4th G20 Culture Working Group Meet in Zimbali, near Durban on Thursday. He expressed India and South Africa's commitment to deepen ties through an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cultural cooperation.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Hailing the relations between India and Cyprus, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called the two nations "trust friends and reliable partners". He expressed India's support for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Cyprus and for a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political equality, in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
Busan, Oct 30 (IANS) In a major step towards easing ongoing trade tensions, US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed on a one-year deal for the supply of crucial rare earth materials.
New York, Oct 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump has announced that the US will start testing nuclear weapons “immediately” in a break from 33 years of the country's self-restraint.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a visit to Malaysia on Thursday to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) scheduled to be held on November 1.
Seoul, Oct 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday for a high-stakes summit that will be watched closely for signs of a reprieve in the two countries' escalating trade war marked by tit-for-tat tariffs.
Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark lending rate by a quarter percentage point, bringing the target range to 3.75 per cent to 4 per cent, as policymakers grapple with limited economic data due to a federal government shutdown.
