US hopes Russia remains ‘permissive’ of Israel strikes in Syria

AFP | The US envoy to Syria said Wednesday he hoped to see more of Damascus ally Moscow's "permissive approach" to Israeli air strikes on...

‘Heavenly Palace’: China unveils new space station as ISS days numbered

AFP | China unveiled on Tuesday a replica of its first permanently crewed space station, which would replace the international community's orbiting laboratory and symbolises...

Why does Macron want a ‘European army’ to defend against US?

AFP | French President Emmanuel Macron called Tuesday for a "real European army" to allow the bloc to defend itself against Russia and even the...

Pak-China Relations weathered yet another storm

Taimur Khan | On September 17, 2018, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa commenced his three-day official visit to China. The...

With US absent, world’s exporters turn attention to China

AFP | There is a notable no-show among the dozens of national pavilions at Shanghai's massive import fair -- the United States -- a metaphor...

THAAD vs S-400: A comparative analysis

Mariyam Masood | Missile defense systems are intended to safeguard a country against imminent ballistic missile attacks. Both THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) and...

Russia seeks to dump dollar as new US sanctions loom

AFP | Moscow is intensifying efforts to wean its economy off the dollar as Washington considers tough new sanctions that could deny Russia access to...

Russia, Spain slam US ‘ultimatums’ on Iran

AFP | The foreign ministers of Spain and Russia on Tuesday hit out at US sanctions policy against Iran and ultimatums they say are being...

India and China nervous spectators in Sri Lanka crisis

AFP | Rival Asian giants India and China are anxiously watching the constitutional conflict between contending prime ministers in Sri Lanka to see whose interests...

Chandi Chowk to China: Pak-China bus service commences today

News Desk | The Pakistan-China bus service commenced its first trip today. The bus will take the passengers from Lahore, Pakistan to Kashgar, Xinjiang province,...

US to exempt China, India, Japan from Iran oil sanctions: Pompeo

AFP | The United States will exempt China, India and Japan from oil sanctions on Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday, while vowing...

Afghan delegation to attend peace talks in Russia: official

AFP | An Afghan delegation will attend international talks on the war-torn country in Russia this month, officials said Monday, as the Taliban consider whether...
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