Kabul, Jan 11 (IANS) Freelance Afghan journalist Ubaidullah Ahmadi has been detained by police in Pakistan's Islamabad, sparking concerns regarding the safety of exiled reporters facing possible forced deportation, local media reported.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The XVI Russia–India Business Dialogue held in Moscow, attended by over 1,250 participants, observed that the development of Russia–India cooperation and implementation of joint business projects will continue at major international platforms, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, scheduled to take place from June 3 to 6.
Islamabad, Jan 11 (IANS) The United Doctors Forum (UDF) — an umbrella organisation of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) and the Young Doctors Association (YDA) in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) -- has warned the authorities of launching a protest from January 26 if their "long-pending and legitimate" demands were not agreed to, local media reported.
Quetta, Jan 11 (IANS) Protests were held in Pakistan's Quetta due to prolonged gas shortages amid a severe cold weather, with residents blocking roads and burning tyres along low pressure and disruption of supplies, local media reported on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Republic of France and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, reflecting India's growing engagement with Europe, an official statement said on Sunday.
Caracas, Jan 11 (IANS) Venezuelan lawmaker Nicolas Maduro Guerra has said that his father, President Nicolas Maduro, sent a message through his lawyers saying he is in good condition and remains resolute while being held in the United States.
Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) High expectations for India–US relations under President Donald Trump have dissipated, with enthusiasm and sustained political investment sharply reduced compared with recent years, according to Joshua T. White, a former White House official and leading South Asia expert.
Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States was ready to help Iranians, posting the message on social media as US media reported growing protests, tight security measures, and a near-total internet shutdown in Iran.
Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) US Central Command said American forces, working with partner forces, carried out large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria, in an operation ordered after a deadly December attack on US personnel.
Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners, crediting direct US action for what he described as a major development and issuing a sharp warning to those being freed.
