Beijing: China's foreign minister told his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts his country is ready to help facilitate peace talks, state media Xinhua reported Tuesday. The separate phone calls between Foreign Minister Qin Gang and the Israeli and the Palestinian top diplomats comes amid recent moves by
Doha: Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in the process of restoring diplomatic ties and reopening embassies, two officials said, more than two years after Arab states ended a boycott of Doha that had shattered the Western-allied Gulf Arab bloc. “At present, the activation
London: The City of London Corporation will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first printed edition of William Shakespeare's plays by displaying one of the earliest printed copies of his plays in Guildhall Library. The book will be showcased for a limited time of five hours
United Nations: Clashes intensified across Sudan on Monday, as top UN officials urged rival military factions to protect civilians and respect the country’s international obligations. “I strongly condemn the outbreak of fighting that is taking place in Sudan and appeal to the leaders of the Rapid
Rome: Italy’s right-wing government pressed ahead with plans to crack down on migrants as they arrived by the hundreds at a Sicilian port after a coast guard rescue. Dozens more were taken on board a charity boat from an unseaworthy vessel operated by smugglers, while
Kansas City: An 84-year-old white man in Kansas City, Missouri, was charged with first-degree assault for shooting a Black teen who mistakenly went to the man’s home to pick up his younger brothers. Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that there was a
Islamabad: Pakistan welcomed the recent dialogue and diplomatic engagement towards peace in Yemen, lauding Saudi Arabia's role and its efforts in reinforcing the initiatives of the Sultanate of Oman and the UN Special Envoy for Yemen. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised
New Delhi: General (r) Shankar Roychowdhury, former chief of the Indian Army, said that the primary responsibility for the deaths of Central Reserve Police Force soldiers in the Pulwama incident rests “on the government headed by the Prime Minister, who is advised by the national
Belfast, Northern Ireland: Former US President Bill Clinton and past leaders of the UK and Ireland are gathering in Belfast on Monday, 25 years after their charm, clout and determination helped Northern Ireland strike a historic peace accord. They are meeting for an anniversary conference in
New York: The US Navy’s 7th Fleet said the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius conducted a “routine Taiwan Strait transit” through waters “where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law”. TAIPEI: The US warship USS Milius sailed through the Taiwan