David Cameron: Putin is not a man of his word
David Cameron has suggested that he does not trust Vladimir Putin in an interview ahead of a critical meeting at the G20 summit in Brisbane. Mr Cameron said he was saddened that Mr Putin had failed to fulfill a promise to respect a ceasefire in Ukraine. He said that the best approach was to... read more »
G20 summit: World leaders meet in Brisbane
The two-day summit, attended by the US, Chinese and Russian leaders among others, will focus on promoting growth. In a speech, US President Barack Obama sought to reassure Asia-Pacific allies of the US’ commitment to the region. Vladimir Putin is expected to face a hostile reception from some... read more »
Islamic State leader urges attacks in Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT: Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi called for attacks against the rulers of Saudi Arabia in a speech purported to be in his name on Thursday, saying his self-declared caliphate was expanding there and in four other Arab countries. Baghdadi also said a US.-led military campaign... read more »
Obama Meets Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi
President Barack Obama holds talks Friday with Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as questions in the Southeast Asian nation mount over the direction and pace of democratic reforms ahead of 2015 elections. Details of the talks were not available ahead of the meeting in the largest city,... read more »
Afghans prepare to sign deal with U.S. allowing troops to stay
Afghanistan’s new government led by President Ashraf Ghani was on Tuesday due to sign a long-delayed bilateral security agreement with the United States that will allow U.S. troops to... read more »
Fresh eruption fears halt Japan volcano search
Volcanic tremors and fears over a fresh eruption forced rescuers with gas masks to halt operations to recover bodies from a Japanese mountain on Tuesday, 72 hours after its... read more »
Hamas, Islamic State group ‘branches of same poisonous tree’: Netanyahu
In a blistering speech to the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday that Hamas and the Islamic State group are “branches of the same poisonous... read more »
Protestors ignore Hong Kong leader’s call to end demo
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s embattled leader called Tuesday for an immediate end to street demonstrations that have drawn tens of thousands and paralyzed the city, but protesters refused... read more »
Terrorism, economy major focus areas for India, US
Tackling terrorism, climate change and promoting economic growth is going to be the major focus of India and the United States strategic partnership. The vision Statement for the US India Strategic... read more »
