The Asian Development Bank (ADB) pledged up to $1 billion of emergency assistance fund to support Indonesia's immediate budgetary needs and reconstruction efforts in areas affected by earthquakes and tsunami on Sulawesi Island.


ADB pledges $1bn fund for Indonesia's earthquake, tsunami


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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday called for cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts and enhanced connectivity between member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).


India calls for counter-terror cooperation, connectivity among SCO members


The Turkish government has informed American officials that it has audio and video recordings proving that Jamal Khashoggi, the dissident Saudi journalist who disappeared from his country's consulate in Istanbul last week, was killed inside the building, according to US and Turkish officials.


Audio, video recordings show Khashoggi murdered: Turks tells US


Several FBI employees have been recalled from cities across Asia in recent months while the Justice Department's inspector general examines allegations related to parties and interactions with prostitutes, The Wall Street Journal reported.


FBI personnel recalled from Asia in prostitution probe


UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday visited the survivors of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi killing 2,073 people.


UN chief visits Indonesia quake, tsunami survivors


The Indian Navy is going to host a day-long symposium on October 16 on the theme of 'building stronger maritime partnerships in IOR' that will see participation from navies of 16 Indian Ocean littoral countries.


Navy to host symposium on building maritime partnerships in IOR


German automobile manufacturer BMW is set to acquire majority stake in its joint venture in China, BMW Brilliance Automotive, by spending $4.2 billion, according to a statement by the group on Thursday.


BMW to spend $4.2 bn for majority stake in China project


China on Thursday said "some people" cannot stand its friendship with the Maldives even as its President-elect Ibrahim Solih has assured that his country will implement all the projects agreed between Beijing and Male.


China says 'some people' can't stand its friendship with Maldives


International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Thursday said that a bailout deal with Pakistan would require "absolute transparency" of its debts, many of which come from China's landmark Belt and Road Initiative.


Pakistan may have to disclose its China debts: IMF


Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday expressed concern about the fate of Jamal Khashoggi, the dissident Saudi journalist who disappeared from his country's consulate in Istanbul last week.


Erdogan expresses concern over Saudi journalist's fate


Experts have urged for an agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan on the apportionment of the Kabul river water and warned that construction of reservoirs on the river would disturb its entire ecology.


Pakistan, Afghanistan urged to sign treaty on Kabul river water


British security agencies are investigating pro-Khalistan activities following allegations of terror offences there, British High Commissioner to India Dominic Asquith said here on Wednesday.


Britain probing pro-Khalistan activities (Lead with corrected headline)



STORY: Britain investigating pro-Khalistan activities


As a part of on going Australia Fest 2018, five Australian designers' collections were showcased at Lotus Make-Up India Fashion Week on Wednesday.


India meets Australia at LMIFW


Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday evening left for France on a three-day visit that would see her visiting the Dassault Aviation production plant that manufactures Rafale fighter jets besides other engagements.


Sitharaman leaves for France, to visit Dassault plant


Guided missile destroyer INS Rana has reached Jeju in South Korea to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) being held from October 8 to 15, the Indian Navy said on Wednesday.


INS Rana to participate in S.Korean fleet review


The Turkish media on Wednesday revealed the identities of 15 Saudi Arabian nationals who were allegedly involved in the disappearance of a Saudi journalist at his country's consulate in Istanbul a week ago.


Turkish media names alleged killers of Saudi journalist


The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a MoU with Romania to promote tourism in India and Romania.


Cabinet approves pact with Romania to promote tourism


There has been a 27 per cent increase in bilateral trade between Taiwan and India in 2017, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (TECC) Representative Tien Chung-Kwang has said.


27% increase in trade with India: Taiwan official


China and India need to deepen their cooperation to fight trade protectionism, the Chinese Embassy here said on Wednesday, as it accused the US of provoking trade disputes by adopting a unilateral approach.


China seeks India's cooperation amid trade war with US


Britain's exit from the European Union (EU), popularly called Brexit, will turn the former imperial power into a second-class power, according to former Indian diplomat Bhaswati Mukherjee.

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