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APD | UN official calls India’s Citizenship law discriminatory

By APD writer Rishika Chauhan NEW DELHI, Dec. 15, (APD)-- A deputy spokesperson of United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, on

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New Zealand to observe 1-minute silence for White Island victims: PM

New Zealand will observe one minute's silence nationwide at 2:11 p.m. on Monday for victims of the White Island volcanic erup

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France protest: No back down though numbers dwindle

The crowds of protesters taking to the streets of France on Tuesday to denounce President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform ma

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Dance brings ancient murals to life

It is another busy day. Peals of handclaps and the rustling of bodies twisting on the ground float out from a dance studio in

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Hamas denies holding secret talks on long-term truce with Israel

The Islamic Hamas movement denied on Tuesday some media reports alleging that it is holding secret talks with Israel on reach

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APD | 18 Indians die in Sudan

By APD writer Rishika Chauhan Around 18 Indians are feared dead in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan as a gas tanker exploded at

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NCPA to stage play about anti-opium hero

The first round of rehearsals for the play Lin Zexu concluded at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijin

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Moody's raises Pakistan's outlook to "stable"

The U.S.-based investment rating agency Moody's on Monday upgraded Pakistan's outlook to "stable" from the existing

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Japan mulls over $92 billion stimulus package to spur growth

Japanese government is considering putting together a large-scale economic stimulus package with fiscal spending exceeding 92

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German economy minister presents "National Industry Strategy 2030"

Germany's Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier (CDU) presented the final version of his country's "Na

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U.S. VP arrives in Iraq on surprise visit

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday paid an unannounced visit to Iraq as anti-government protesters in the country are

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Maritime Silk Road art festival opens in Quanzhou

The fourth Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival has opened in Quanzhou of southeast China's Fujian Province, a city

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Jimmy Carter hails 40th anniversary of China-U.S. student exchange

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Thursday released a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of C

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Jeffrey Epstein guards charged with falsifying records

Two jail guards responsible for monitoring financier Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were charged Tuesday with fa

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APD | RCEP to help boost South Korea’s economy

By APD writer Alice The realisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is projected to give a boost to

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Prominent Abiy critic says he will stand in Ethiopia election

Jawar Mohammed, a former ally turned foe of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told AFP on Saturday that he would join the

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Climate change becomes leading concern of Australian voters: survey

Climate change and the environment have emerged as the biggest concern for Australian voters, according to the latest Trust I