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India's Congress party to launch street protests against Rahul Gandhi's conviction
He was convicted by a court in the western state of Gujarat
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'US weaponising human rights against China'
Scholars, journalists, leaders from across the world reject US democracy summit; laud China 'whole-process democracy'
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Blinken promises review of Afghan withdrawal to Congress by mid-April
Members of Congress have been demanding information about August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan
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India's Rahul Gandhi found guilty of defamation over Modi remark
Court sentences Congress leader to two years in jail for calling PM 'thief' three years ago
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UK probes troops' alleged extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan
It is 'critical' those who have violated law be referred to authorities, says Lord Justice Haddon-Cave
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Trump arrest decision postponed as grand jury session called off
Law enforcement officials did not give a reason for the meeting's cancellation but such interruptions are not unusual
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British Jews hold rally in London against 'Israeli occupation'
Members of Jewish activist group Na'amod rip red carpet, chant ‘no red carpet for occupation'
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US pick for World Bank, Ajay Banga, to meet with Modi in native India
India’s government endorsed the candidacy of Banga, a longtime finance and development executive who is a US citizen
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Sino-Russian relations ‘not marriage of convenience’
As Xi-Putin meeting stirs unease in Western capitals, China claims talks mark crucial step towards peace, stability
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2B people lack safe drinking water worldwide, says WHO, UNICEF
Every year, 1.4M people die from preventable causes linked to unsafe water, poor sanitation
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Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as 'dear friend' Xi departs
Zelenskiy tweeted a video of an apartment in Zaporizhzhia exploding as it was struck by a missile in broad daylight
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Several hurt as Israeli forces raid Palestinian town in West Bank
25 Palestinians detained by Israeli forces in West Bank
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Elderly Muslim man set alight in UK, police question suspect
Soon after the incident, the victim was taken to hospital with serious burn injuries
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Russia says US ‘asking for’ countermeasures, warns not to 'test patience'
US drones will not prevent Russia from ensuring its national security, says deputy foreign minister
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‘Irresponsible’: China blasts Israeli minister denying Palestinian existence
‘Such act may escalate Palestine-Israel tensions,’ says Beijing
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California lashed with 12th 'atmospheric river' cloudbursts
Thousands of storm-weary residents issued evacuation orders as scattered floods, mudslides wreak havoc
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Trump hush-money charges would bring 'zombie case' back to life
The inquiry opened and shut so many times that it came to be known as a 'zombie case,' Pomerantz said
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Xi and Putin pledge to shape new world order, no peace in sight for Ukraine
West has sought to isolate Russia through global sanctions
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London police force racist, misogynist, and homophobic: review
The report was commissioned by after the kidnap, rape and murder two years ago of a London woman by a police officer
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Ramazan moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia, fasting to begin on Thursday
In Pakistan, Ruet-e-Hilal committee will meet in Peshawar on Wednesday for sighting of Ramazan crescent
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Xi lauds robust growth of China-Russia ties in meeting with Putin
Chinese President Jinping holds large-group talks with President Putin at the Kremlin
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Afghanistan's school year starts with calls for all girls to be allowed back
The head of the UN children's agency in Afghanistan said authorities needed to open schools to all students
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Putin, Xi discuss Chinese peace proposal for Ukraine in visit denounced by US
The visit underlined an ever-closer relationship between Moscow and Beijing
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Russia flies strategic bomber planes near Japan as its PM visits Ukraine
Tupolev Tu-95MS planes are capable of carrying nuclear weapons and Moscow regularly flies them as a show of strength
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Russia says Su-35 scrambled over Baltic as 2 US bombers flew towards border
The development followed the March 14 crash of a US drone into the Black Sea after it was intercepted by Russian jets
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US report lists 'significant human rights' abuses in India
US criticism of India is rare due to India's increasing importance for Washington to counter China in the region
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Dozens arrested as French protests continue
Govt narrowly survives vote of no-confidence amidst deepening dissent
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Putin praised by China's Xi on visit to Moscow
China seeks to broker Ukraine peace as Kyiv hopes to speak to Xi
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New York City braces for Trump indictment after protest call
Barricades erected around Manhattan courthouse ahead of first-ever criminal case against Trump
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Dammed thirsty: the cross-border fight for water
Huge dams being built by some countries while their neighbours go parched are a growing source of potential conflict
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20 years after US invasion, war-scarred Iraq faces uncertain future
A semblance of normalcy has returned but Iraq still battles political instability to poverty and rampant corruption
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Not China but US supplying weapons to Russia-Ukraine battlefield, says Beijing
It comes in response to US-sourced reports that alleged ‘rounds of Chinese ammunition’ were used in Ukraine
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Iran violations may amount to crimes against humanity: UN expert
Iran has been swept by protests since the death of Mahsa Amini, in custody last September
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China will work with Russia to promote a multi-polar world: Xi
Growth of China-Russia relations made important contributions to development, progress of world, says Xi in Moscow
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Nepal's PM Dahal wins confidence vote, set to form new coalition
He was pulled out of the govt last month after he chose an opposition candidate to become the next president
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Giant bank deal triggers political backlash in Switzerland
Swiss authorities announced that UBS (UBSG.S) had agreed to buy Swiss bank Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) in a shotgun merger
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Israeli minister says "no such thing" as Palestinian people
Is there a Palestinian history or culture? There is none, says Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich
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Japanese PM in India with an eye on trade, China
Ties between India-China have been frosty since 2020 when soldiers from both sides were killed on Himalayan frontier
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Indian state extends internet ban in hunt for Sikh separatist
The blackout extension came as supporters of Amritpal Singh were filmed vandalising India’s consulate in San Francisco
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China's Xi arrives in Russia to meet Putin over Ukraine war
For Xi the visit will be a diplomatic tightrope, with China releasing a 12-point proposal to solve the Ukraine crisis
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New Delhi summons British diplomat over flag vandalism in London
Pro-Khalistan protestors take down Indian flag at London High Commission as manhunt to capture Amritpal continues
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Biden tells Netanyahu he backs compromise on Israel judicial overhaul
Netanyahu assured the US president that Israel's democracy was healthy
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Israel, Palestinians pledge moves to curb violence ahead of Ramadan
Senior Israeli official said parties had renewed their commitments to the understandings reached in Aqaba
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Funding shortfall forces food ration cuts for millions of hungry Afghans
Due to funding constraints, at least four million people will receive just half of what they need to get by in March
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Iran’s President Raisi ‘welcomes’ invitation by Saudi king: official
The two regional heavyweights announced on March 10 a Chinese-brokered deal to restore ties after seven years
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Iraq and Iran sign deal to tighten border security
The joint security agreement includes coordination in "protecting the common borders between the two countries
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Massive search operation in Indian Punjab to arrest pro-Khalistan leader
Manhunt to capture Amritpal Singh enters second day, mobile, internet services suspended
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Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for foreign minister meeting
Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on March 10 to re-establish ties and re-open embassies within two months
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Syria's Assad arrives in United Arab Emirates for official visit
State media said he was met by President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan on arrival in Abu Dhabi
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North Korea fires ballistic missile as US-South Korean drills go on
The missile launched from the Dongchang-ri site flew some 800 km (500 miles) before hitting a target
















































