NASA has slammed India's anti-satellite missile (A-SAT) test last week saying it has increased risk to the International Space Station (ISS) and may launch a race of sort among countries to repeat the feat.


NASA calls India's A-SAT test 'terrible thing'


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Landlocked between two economic giants, India and China, Nepal can serve as the bridge for trade between the world's two fastest growing economies, a win-win situation that reduces costs and transportation time, a leading industrialist  has said.


'Nepal can be bridge for India-China trade'


US Acting Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan met South Korean Minister of National Defence Jeong Kyeong-doo here over the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, said the Pentagon.


US, S.Korea defence chiefs meet on denuclearization


Israel on Sunday reopened the border crossing points with the Gaza Strip after six days of closure and amid growing tensions.


Israel reopens Gaza crossing points amid tensions


In a huge relief for many expats, the UAE Ministry of Education has agreed to issue equivalency for all Indian degrees that match the set criteria, the Indian embassy here announced on Sunday.


UAE to issue equivalency for all Indian degrees


The Russian Foreign Ministry has warned the US against further interfering in Venezuela's domestic affairs and stirring up speculations about Russia conducting military operations in the South American country.


Russia warns US not to threaten Venezuela


India has expressed interest in investing in the lithium industry of Bolivia, home to vast untapped mines of the mineral that is used in rechargeable batteries for portable electronics and electric vehicles.


India likely to invest in Bolivia lithium industry


The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has announced that it would have unhindered access to bring humanitarian aid into Venezuela soon, the media reported.


Red Cross to deliver humanitarian aid to Venezuela


With 27 peacekeepers killed last year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pledged to strive for making peacekeeping missions safer.


Guterres pledges to make peacekeeping safer, appeals for help


US President Donald Trump threatened to close the nation's southern border with Mexico next week, amid feud over illegal immigration.


Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border next week


China poses a security threat to the US and its allies, and its infrastructure as well as connectivity projects, including the One Belt One Road (OBOR), have an element of "national security", US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.


China's OBOR poses security threat to US: Pompeo


Government representatives from the US and China on Friday concluded a fresh round of constructive trade negotiations here ahead of another round of talks in Washington that could pave the way for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to sign off on a deal later in the month.


China, US conclude 'constructive' trade talks


Declaring that the pre-condition of political stability for economic development now stands fulfilled in Nepal, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli on Friday inaugurated the Nepal Investment Summit 2019, saying that political transformation cannot be sustained without an economic one.


Nepal showcases investment potential


The UN Security Council (UNSC) has demanded that all countries should take stringent action to combat the financing of terrorist organisations and to prosecute those funding terrorism.


UNSC demands stringent action to combat terror funding


Starved for foreign funds due to UN sanctions, North Korea carried out a $13.5 million cyber heist of Cosmos Bank using a network across 28 countries by breaking its internal safety measures, according to the world body.


N.Korean cyberattack looted $13.5mn from Indian bank: UN


On Friday, the day the UK was supposed to leave the European Union, the House of Commons members will vote again on Brexit on a part negotiated with the EU, which is only on the withdrawal agreement -- on the Irish "backstop", divorce bill and citizens' rights.


Brexit: Vote only on withdrawal agreement on Friday


The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution that calls upon countries to prevent and counter the financing of terrorism, especially in its new forms.


UN Security Council adopts resolution to counter terror funding


An agreement signed by the governments of Kuwait and India on mutual exemption of entry visa for diplomatic, official and "special" passports has been implemented from February 19, diplomatic sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said here.


Kuwait, India agree on exemption of entry visas


Kerala Governor P. Sathasivam on Thursday urged the US envoy to India to be more liberal in issuing H1B visas to engineers and IT professionals from the state.


Liberalise issue of US visa: Kerala Governor


The US is working with India to offer an alternative to the Russian S-400 Triumf missile defence system, according to Assistant Defence Secretary Randall Schriver, but he left open the possibility that Washington may not punish New Delhi over the $5.4 billion Moscow deal.


US to offer India alternative to Russian S-400 missile defence system


Beira (Mozambique), March 28 (IANS/AKI) United Nations World Food Programme chief David Beasley on Wednesday called on the world to step up aid for nearly two million people who are in urgent need of food and other basic items in cyclone-battered Mozambique.

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