Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will review Sino-Indian relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective when they meet at Wuhan on April 27-28.


Will review India-China ties from strategic perspective: Modi


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China's trade with India saw robust growth in the first quarter, with bilateral trade hitting $22.1 billion, up 15.4 per cent year-on-year, official data showed on Thursday.


Sino-Indian trade volume jumps 15.4% in Q1


South Korean President Moon Jae-in plans to greet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the military demarcation line (MDL)dividing the two Koreas, the Blue House said Thursday.


Moon to greet Kim on military demarcation line: Blue House


Saudi-led coalition said on Wednesday that the rebels hinder the entry of humanitarian aids to the country, highlighting that 40 ships are waiting to access Al Hudaydah port, Al Arabiya news reported.


Houthis deny entry of humanitarian aid: Saudi-led coalition


A UN official has depicted a bleak picture of the humanitarian situation in Syria and asked for full access to people in need.


UN reports dire humanitarian situation in Syria


Joint training exercise Harimau Shakti, which is a part of ongoing Indian-Malaysian defence cooperation, will be conducted in the dense forests of Malaysia's Sengai Perdik from April 30 to May 13, said a defence statement.


Joint Indian-Malaysian defence exercise from April 30


The remains of an Italian woman of Pakistani origin, who was killed in an alleged case of honour killing, were exhumed by police on Wednesday.


Remains of Italian-Pakistani woman exhumed in 'honour killing' probe


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to China will help in promoting trade and bringing investments in the state, a Chinese diplomat said here on Wednesday.


Mamata's visit to China will help Bengal get investments: Chinese diplomat


Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday accused the US and its European allies of violating their commitments with regards to a nuclear deal that Tehran signed with world powers in 2015.


Iran rejects Trump-Macron nuclear proposals


The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved renewal of long-term agreements for export of iron ore to Japan and South Korea through the state-run trading company MMTC, according to an official statement.


Cabinet nod for renewing iron ore export to Japan, S.Korea


Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said that India is reviving its Buddhist heritage through its ties with Mongolia and that the two countries are more spiritual partners than strategic.


India revitalising Buddhist heritage through ties with Mongolia: Sushma


China is working on what will be a "substantial" tariff reduction for imported cars, an official said on Wednesday, as the country is making more efforts to boost imports and further open up domestic markets.


China working on substantial cut in auto tariffs: Official


South Korea and the US will push for a meeting between their Presidents Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump before the latter meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in May, the South Korean President's office said on Wednesday.


Moon-Trump meeting possible before US-North Korea summit


The Philippines on Wednesday revoked the visa of a 71-year-old Australian nun who has been ordered to leave the country within 30 days after President Rodrigo Duterte accused her of unlawfully criticising his government.


Philippines revokes Australian nun's visa


US President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have suggested there could be a new agreement on Iran's nuclear programme, media reports said.


Trump, Macron hint at new Iran n-deal


The US has pulled out its incoming ambassador to Australia, Admiral Harry Harris, and assigned him to the post in South Korea, media reports said.


US reassigns its Australian envoy pick to S.Korea


Peace and upholding of human rights are preconditions for development and, therefore, the UN has to put a priority on peacebuilding to prevent conflicts from arising, said General Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak.


Peace, human rights precondition for development: UNGA chief


The UN's peacebuilding efforts are struggling due to a lack of political will to back them up with sufficient funds, India has told a high-level meeting here.


UN peacebuilding efforts held back by lack of funding: India


Israel's Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Monday that Israel will strike back if Syria uses Russian S-300 missiles against its air force.


Israel warns Syria not to use Russian missiles against its aircraft


US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin would be travelling to China next week to discuss trade issues.


Trump says Mnuchin to travel to China for trade talks


Tripoli, April 25 (IANS/AKI) In a bid to enhance Libya's ability to rid the country of the explosive remnants of war, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) delivered 12 bomb disposal kits to the turmoil-wracked country, the UN mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said on Tuesday.

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