New York, Aug 18 (IANS) While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was preparing to meet US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office on Monday with a phalanx of European leaders, the American President turned pressure on his counterpart, suggesting he should give up claim to some territories occupied by Russia.
Washington, Aug 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could chose to end the war with Russia "almost immediately" or "he can continue to fight".
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will begin his two-day visit to India on Monday, where he will hold crucial bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar.
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) European leaders will back Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky with their presence when he comes to the Oval Office on Monday to discuss peace in Russia's war on his country after the summit of Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
New York, Aug 17 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio does not see an immediate end to the Ukraine war, although progress was made during the summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The recent brutal murders of Arak and Sheetal are not isolated tragedies but the latest entries in Pakistan's long catalogue of bloodletting conducted in the name of honour. While Pakistan's government speaks about morality and sovereignty, the reality is that Pakistan has become a slaughterhouse for women, where patriarchal violence is not only tolerated but placed in the fabric of society and backed by state institutions.
Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The Baloch protesters' sit-in in front of the National Press Club in Islamabad continued for the 33rd consecutive day on Sunday even as the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) stated that the authorities, for more than a month, have tried to silence them by denying shelter, blocking roads, and deploying heavy police presence.
Dhaka, Aug 17 (IANS) One person has died due to dengue in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Sunday morning, bringing the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease this year to 105.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) China is expected to face an adverse economic impact in the coming decades due to its ageing population and high government debt, according to reports.
Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) One person was killed and at least 24 passengers were injured after four carriages of the Awam Express, en route from Peshawar to Karachi, derailed near Lodhran railway station in Pakistan early on Sunday, local media reports said.
