British Prime Minister Theresa May and her Cabinet have reached a "collective" agreement on a "business-friendly" plan for Brexit.


May secures Cabinet agreement on Brexit plan


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The UN has cut its peacekeeping budget by $610 million for the current year while the monthly payment to each peacekeeper will increase by $96 per month.


UN cuts peacekeeping budget by $610 mn


A trade war between China and the US -- the world's largest economies -- began on Friday as the two sides started slapping additional tariffs on each other's goods, worth nearly $70 billion, a development that could impede global economic recovery.


US, China trade war begins


At least 40 people have been found dead and dozens are still missing after two boats carrying tourists capsized in rough seas off the Thai holiday island of Phuket, the government said on Friday.


40 killed after tourist boats capsize in Thailand


Russia is taxing $87.6 million worth of certain US imports for the coming year in response to Washington's steel and aluminium import tariffs, media reports said on Friday.


Russia introduces additional taxes on US goods: Report


Germany's Foreign Minister on Friday urged Iran to remain committed to the nuclear deal struck with members of the international community, insisting that it would reap benefits despite the fact that one of the most powerful backers, the US, pulled out and was pursuing sanctions on Tehran.


Germany urges Iran to stick with nuclear deal


As India and Bhutan mark 50 years of diplomatic ties this year,  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay on Friday discussed ways for strengthening the development partnership between the two countries.


India, Bhutan discuss strengthening of development partnership


The Nepal government has invited Bangladesh to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for bilateral cooperation in energy, officials said on Friday.


Nepal invites Bangladesh for energy tie-up


Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe will visit India later this year as part of high-level military exchanges between the two countries in the spirit of Wuhan summit, it was announced on Thursday.


Chinese Defence Minister to visit India later this year


A 10-member delegation of China's People's Liberation Army on Thursday visited the Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters at Fort William here and interacted with senior Indian army officials.


Chinese army delegation visits Eastern Command HQ


Paris, July 5 (IANS/AKI) Agriculture plays a vital role in averting conflict and promoting lasting peace, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation chief Jose Graziano da Silva said on Thursday, stressing how warfare worsens global hunger.


Agriculture key to conflict prevention, says FAO chief


The government said on Thursday that Air Indias decision to change the name of Taiwan to Chinese Taipei on its website was consistent with international norms and Indias position on Taiwan since 1949.


Air India's decision on Taiwan consistent with norms: Centre


In order to evaluate the compliance of export subsidy schemes with WTO regulations, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade will review the progress of a committee set up by the Central government, an official said here on Thursday.


Centre to review progress on compliance of export schemes with WTO regulations


South Korean President Moon Jae-in will visit India from July 8 to 11 during which new partnerships are expected to be forged, particularly in the economic domain.


South Korean President to arrive in India on Sunday


Taiwan on Thursday expressed deep disappointment over Indian flag carrier Air India's decision to refer to self-ruled Taiwan as Chinese Taipei, saying the move can be seen as a gesture of succumbing to the "unreasonable and absurd pressure" from China.


Deeply disappointed over Air India's move: Taiwan


With a team of US officials likely to visit India soon to hold discussions on sanctions against Iran and impact on oil imports, the government on Thursday emphasised on energy security that is vital for economic growth.


India emphasises energy security before US officials' visit


China said on Thursday that it does not want a trade war to start if the US imposes the first round of tariffs on imported Chinese products, but if it does then Beijing will be forced to react in the interests of the country and its people.


China vows to protect interests in US trade spat


Bangladesh wantsgreater cooperation with China to develop more economic zones and high tech parks in the country.


Bangladesh eyes tie-up with China for high tech parks


China on Thursday welcomed Indian flag carrier Air India's decision to refer to self-ruled Taiwan as Chinese Taipei, saying foreign companies must respect the country's sovereignty.


China welcomes Air India's decision to change Taiwan's name


More than 120 experts from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) and other southern African countries gathered for a seminar here on global governance.


Brics think tanks hold seminar on global governance


Rome, July 4 (IANS/AKI) NATO is "a pillar of peace and global stability", Italy's President Sergio Mattarella said on Tuesday after meeting his Estonian counterpart Kersti Kaljulaid during an official visit to the Baltic state.

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