Iran condemns lifting of embargo for Syrian rebels
byTehran, May 31 (IANS) Iran has strongly condemned the European Union’s (EU) recent decision to lift its arms embargo against the Syrian rebels. Lifting…
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UAE hold talks with Sudan, Spain
byMadrid, May 31 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has held talks with Sudan and Spain on the sidelines of the first Sudan-Spain economic…
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…
India, Thailand want FTA ‘at the earliest’
byBangkok, May 30 (IANS) Emphasizing that India and Thailand stand to benefit from increased trade, the prime ministers of both countries Thursday directed their…
Thai king in hospital, PM sends ‘Maha Bodhi’ sapling
byBangkok, May 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh could not meet Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej Thursday as the monarch is indisposed and hospitalised. The…
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…
After two decades, India, Thailand sign extradition treaty
byBangkok, May 30 (IANS) Marking an end to over two decades of tiring negotiations, India and Thailand finally inked an extradition treaty that will…
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…
India, Thailand defence ties to get stronger
byBangkok, May 30 (IANS) With Thailand expressing its interest in India’s defence industry and the Indian defence minister scheduled to visit Thailand next month,…
Abidal announces Barca departure
byMadrid, May 30 (IANS) FC Barcelona defender Eric Abidal announced Thursday that he will leave the football club at the end of the season….