Asia

Ukraine, Russia, US to start second day of war talks
Partner

Ukraine, Russia, US to start second day of war talks

US-mediated talks resume in Abu Dhabi as Ukraine and Russia hold firm on demands nearly four years into war

China's Xi and Trump talk by phone, Chinese state media report
Partner

China's Xi and Trump talk by phone, Chinese state media report

The call with Trump also came hours after Xi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link

India says will diversify energy supply after deal with US on Russia oil
Partner

India says will diversify energy supply after deal with US on Russia oil

Kremlin says it sees nothing new in India's plan to diversify its oil supplies

Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles
Partner

Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles

The law previously did not explicitly prohibit women from riding motorbikes and scooters, but in practice authorities refused to issue licenses

US, India discuss critical minerals, broader strategic ties in Washington talks
India

US, India discuss critical minerals, broader strategic ties in Washington talks

S. Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio in Washington to advance bilateral cooperation and shared interests

Turkey's Erdogan visits Saudi as ties between former rivals warm
Partner

Turkey's Erdogan visits Saudi as ties between former rivals warm

Anadolu reports the talks will focus on deepening cooperation and regional and global issues

India greets Trump trade deal announcement with joy, caution
Partner

India greets Trump trade deal announcement with joy, caution

Indian exporters hail president Donald Trump's announcement of a US-India trade deal

Iran, US to hold nuclear talks on Friday as Trump warns Tehran
Partner

Iran, US to hold nuclear talks on Friday as Trump warns Tehran

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will meet in Istanbul in an effort to revive diplomacy over a long-running dispute about Iran's nuclear program and dispel fears of a new regional war

US to cut tariffs on India to 18%, India agrees to end Russian oil purchases
Partner

US to cut tariffs on India to 18%, India agrees to end Russian oil purchases

Trump announces the deal following a call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting that India would now buy oil from the US and potentially Venezuela

Iran weighs nuclear diplomacy with US to cool fears of war
Partner

Iran weighs nuclear diplomacy with US to cool fears of war

Iran says diplomacy continues, ready for flexible uranium deals with no preconditions

Iran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal
Partner

Iran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal

Iran and the United States will hold talks on the nuclear issue, Fars news agency reports

India faces hotter, drier February, threatening winter crops
Partner

India faces hotter, drier February, threatening winter crops

The country's northwestern wheat-growing region is likely to receive less than 78% of its long-term average rainfall

Challenges for millions pushed back to Afghanistan
Partner

Challenges for millions pushed back to Afghanistan

Whether arriving at the frontier surrounded by family or alone, Afghan returnees must establish a new life in a nation beset by poverty and environmental woes

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact will not include Turkey: report
Partner

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact will not include Turkey: report

Source tells AFP the defence relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan remains strictly bilateral, separate from agreements with Turkey

Iran blast in Gulf port city caused by gas leak: local fire chief
Partner

Iran blast in Gulf port city caused by gas leak: local fire chief

Blast killed at least one person and injured 14 others

Iran army chief warns US, Israel against attack, says forces on high alert
Partner

Iran army chief warns US, Israel against attack, says forces on high alert

Amir Hatami says any enemy miscalculation would threaten its own security, regional stability and security of the 'Zionist regime'

Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests
Partner

Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests

Pezeshkian says US and Israeli leaders brought people into the streets to sow conflict, hatred and division in an attempt to tear the country apart

We can't ignore China, says UK's Starmer after Trump criticizes trade push
Partner

We can't ignore China, says UK's Starmer after Trump criticizes trade push

Starmer says the UK risks its national interest by refusing to engage in global discussions

Iran prepared for 'fair' talks with US but not on defense capabilities, Araqchi says
Partner

Iran prepared for 'fair' talks with US but not on defense capabilities, Araqchi says

Iranian foreign minister says no talks between Tehran and Washington are currently scheduled

US changes leadership of Gaza mission amid uncertainty over role
Partner

US changes leadership of Gaza mission amid uncertainty over role

US’s top military officer is to be replaced by a lower-ranking commander