Syria to strike back at future Israeli attack
byDubai, May 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) President Bashar al-Assad has said Syria “will respond in kind” to any future Israeli air strike on its territory…
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US hacking accusations are misplaced, says China
byBeijing, May 31 (IANS) Chinese defence ministry Thursday described the US report, alleging Chinese hackers of having obtained designs for US weapon systems, as…
Russian grenade launcher plant opens in Jordon
byMoscow, May 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Jordanian-Russian joint venture to produce portable rocket-propelled grenade launchers was unveiled in Jordan Thursday, the Russian manufacturer said….
Eight killed in Syrian attacks
byDamascus, May 31 (IANS) At least eight people were killed Thursday in separate explosions and mortar attacks in Syria, as the country’s army regained…
‘Terrorists from Syria may cause sabotage in Russia’
byMoscow, May 30 (IANS) Terrorists currently fighting in Syria may sneak into Russia disguised as migrants to unfold sabotage, Russia’s Federal Security Service (or…
President for transparency in decision-making
byNew Delhi, May 30 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday urged probationers of Indian Ordnance Factories Service to ensure transparency in decision-making and noted that…
Philippines’ seizure of Ren’ai Reef ‘illegal’, says China
byBeijing, May 30 (IANS) China Thursday termed as “illegal” the reported occupation of the Ren’ai Reef by the Philippines, Xinhua reported. Beijing will never…
Pakistan, US agree to continue work for Afghan peace
byIslamabad, May 30 (IANS) Pakistan and the US Thursday reaffirmed their desire to work closely for consolidation of bilateral relations and partnership in all…
Suspected foreign spy held in Belarus
byMinsk, May 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A foreign national has been detained in Minsk on suspicion of being involved in espionage, the Belarusian security service…
Antony to visit Singapore, Australia, Thailand
byNew Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony will embark on an official visit to Singapore, Australia and Thailand June 3 to discuss…