Alcohol poisoning kills 19 in Malaysia
At least 19 people have died and more are receiving treatment, following a series of suspected alcohol poisoning in recent days, Malaysian authorities said...
China vows to retaliate if Trump imposes new tariffs
China has promised to retaliate if U.S. President Donald Trump goes ahead and slaps tariffs on 200 billion dollars’ worth of Chinese imports.
Beijing “will...
12 IS militants killed in operation in central Iraq
Twelve Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during an overnight operation to hunt down the extremist militants in Iraq’s Central Province of Salahudin, a...
BRICS leaders not ruling out accepting more members to organisation – Putin
President Vladimir Putin of Russia said on Friday BRICS leaders were not ruling out the possibility of increasing the number of the bloc’s member...
Ruhani gives green light for Iranian women to attend football matches
Iranian President Hassan Ruhani has given the green light for Iranian women to attend football matches, Iranian news agency ISNA reported on Monday.
Ruhani conveyed...
Putin says World Cup has broken stereotypes about Russia
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that his country’s hosting of the soccer World Cup had helped debunk stereotypes about Russia.
Russia’s host nation status...
Tehran will remain in nuclear deal if its benefits are guaranteed – Rouhani
Iran will remain in its 2015 nuclear deal only if its benefits are guaranteed by other signatories after the U.S. withdrew from the accord,...
China releases 3-year action plan for cleaner air
China’s cabinet on Tuesday released a three-year action plan on air pollution control, solidifying a timetable and roadmap for improving air quality.
Economic, legal, technological,...
U.S. pressure to stop Iranian oil may impact regional exports, Rouhani says
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran said regional oil exports may be threatened if the U. S. tries to pressure clients to stop buying Iranian...
Trump, Putin to meet on July 16 in Helsinki – Officials
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on July 16 in Helsinki, the Kremlin and the White House said on...
