International Issues

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Islamic State (IS) group’s elusive leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been killed, dying “like a dog” in a night raid by U.S. special forces in northwest Syria. Mr. Trump told the nation in a televised White House address that a “large …

Trump sends Pence, Pompeo to negotiate with Erdogan Turkey rebuffed international pressure to curb its military offensive against Kurdish militants in Syria on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump dispatched his deputy Mike Pence to Ankara to demand a ceasefire. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejected any negotiations, telling Parliament …

State company secures development rights for Tulagi Island The island of Tulagi served as a South Pacific headquarters for Britain and then Japan. During Second World War, its natural deepwater harbour across from Guadalcanal made it a military gem soldiers fought and died for. Now Tulagi, part of the Solomon …

It requires U.S. President to sanction those responsible for rights abuses in city; China slams the Bill The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Bill on Tuesday sought by pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that aims to defend civil rights in the semi-autonomous territory, prompting an angry response from China. …

‘Avoid meetings with foreign colleagues’ Foreign spies keen to get their hands on Russian research are monitoring Russian scientists around the clock, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after experts denounced a new security decree as a Soviet throwback. The Kremlin’s comments came after scientists criticised a Ministry directive calling on …

Ranil, Sajith Premadasa and Karu Jayasuriya are in the fray Days after former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa named his brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa as opposition presidential candidate, the battle over candidacy within the United National Party (UNP) has intensified, with no indication of a decision yet. While UNP legislators point …

“But people have taken advantage. Like, for instance, they view certain countries — like China, India, many countries — for a long time, they viewed them as ‘they’re growing’,” Mr. Trump said, adding that these countries had now grown and had “tremendous advantages”. “But we’re not letting that happen anymore, …

Senior U.S. diplomat, Andrea Thompson, said on Tuesday that the U.S. is consulting its allies as it plans to deploy intermediate-range missiles in Asia, a move China says it will respond to with countermeasures. The U.S. has said it plans to place such weapons in the Asia-Pacific following the U.S. …

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. is learning “much” from a deadly blast during a Russian missile test that caused elevated radiation levels. Experts have linked the blast — which killed at least five people — to the 9M730 Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile.AFP Source : https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/trump-says-us-learning-much-from-russia-missile-test-blast/article29088569.ece

Japan is “in the dark” as to why South Korea has downgraded Tokyo’s trading status, Trade Minister Sung Yun-mo said on Tuesday. South Korea on Monday created a new category of trading status for Japan, which Mr. Sung said made it “hard to work closely with a country that frequently …

Riyadh and Abu Dhabi put on a display of unity over Yemen, but the capture of Aden by UAE-backed separatists exposes simmering divisions that analysts say weaken their joint campaign against Iran-linked rebels.The seizure of the presidential palace in the southern port city on Saturday dealt a fresh blow to …

The U.S. is delaying tariffs on Chinese-made cellphones, laptop computers and other items and removing other Chinese imports from its target list altogether in a move that triggered a rally on Wall Street.The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said on Tuesday that it is still planning to go ahead …

China threatened countermeasures on Tuesday if the United States deploys intermediate-range, ground-based missiles in Asia and warned U.S. allies of repercussions if they allow such weapons on their territory. U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Saturday he was in favour of placing ground-launched, intermediate-range missiles in the region soon, …

U.S., Taliban push for peace on day 2 of talks The U.S. and the Taliban were thrashing out elements of a deal to bring a close to Afghanistan’s 18-year conflict at the second day of renewed talks in Doha on Sunday. The talks, now in their eighth round, began on …

China warns it ‘will not sit by idly’ Riot police fired tear gas at pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday during a second consecutive night of clashes, as China delivered fresh warnings over the unrest. The semi-autonomous southern Chinese city is reeling from two months of protests and violence …

Elections to be held after joint council’s rule for three years Sudan’s pro-democracy movement signed a power-sharing agreement with the ruling military council on Sunday aimed at paving the way for a transition to civilian rule following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir in April. Representatives initialled a Constitutional document …

Hate-filled screed draws inspiration from Christchurch attack Nineteen minutes before the first 911 call alerted authorities to a mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, a hate-filled, anti-immigrant manifesto appeared online. It spoke of a “Hispanic invasion of Texas.” It detailed a plan to separate America into territories …

Gunman kills 20 people at a Walmart store in Texas while another murders nine, including his sister, in Ohio Thirty people died and dozens were wounded in two mass shootings within just 13 hours of each other in the U.S., shocking the country and prompting calls from some politicians for …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday the U.S. should clarify remarks President Donald Trump made about Afghanistan, including a claim that he could win the war in 10 days but didn’t “want to kill millions”. Mr. Trump made the statements on Monday while meeting with Pakistan PM Imran Khan, …

President Donald Trump attacked Robert Mueller on Monday, even as he insisted he would not watch the special counsel’s potentially damaging Congressional testimony this week about the two-year Russia investigation. Two days before Mr. Mueller testifies — answering questions for the first time about his high-stakes probe into Russian election …