Myanmar releases 75 more child soldiers
YANGON: Myanmar's military has released 75 child soldiers, a UN agency said, its first discharge this year as part of...
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Boko Haram kills at least 30 Nigerian soldiers
KANO (NIGERIA): At least 30 Nigerian soldiers were killed in combat with Boko Haram jihadists who overran a military base...
Chinese President Xi Jinping to showcase BRI at China-Africa summit in Beijing
By K J M VarmannBEIJING: China is all set to showcase its growing influence in Africa at the next Monday's...
John McCain ends 81-year journey with burial at Naval Academy
WASHINGTON: John McCain is being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.nnThe private burial Sunday next...
UK prime minister says no, again, to second Brexit vote
LONDON: Britain's prime minister has again spoken out against calls for a second referendum on Britain's decision to split with...
Want to give Imran Khan space to explore improving relations with India: Pentagon
By Lalit K JhannWASHINGTON: The Trump administration wants to give new Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan space to explore opportunities...
India, China in talks to establish hotline between defence ministries: Beijing
By K J M VarmannBEIJING: India and China are holding talks to update a 12-year-old defence agreement and establish a...
China says no plans to deploy troops to Afghanistan
BEIJING:China says no plans to deploy troops to AfghanistanACChina is denying reports that it plans to deploy troops to Afghanistan.nnDefense...
Narendra Modi meets Sri Lankan president in Nepal, discusses bilateral cooperation
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had a positive exchange of views with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on strengthening...
USA economy grew 4.2 per cent in second quarter, faster than first reported
WASHINGTON: The roaring growth recorded by the United States of America (USA) economy in the second quarter was even faster...
