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.


Brexit will turn Britain into second class power: Ex-Indian diplomat


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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday accused China of destabilizing the region and said Beijing was a source of concern for the entire world.


China destabilizing region, seeking conflicts: Taiwan


Nikki Haley, the first American of Indian descent to hold a cabinet-level position in the US, resigned as Ambassador to the UN on Tuesday and said that despite speculations she was not planning to run for President in 2020.


Nikki Haley quits as US Ambassador to UN


US economic development agency's Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) says it is "looking to help Indians" by partnering and investing in "early-stage companies in India".


US OPIC to help early-stage business companies in India


Turkey said on Tuesday that it will conduct a search of the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul in line with an ongoing probe on the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.


Turkey to search Saudi consulate for missing journalist


Pakistan's Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs left for Indonesia on Tuesday to participate in the annual meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).


Pakistani Finance Minister off to Indonesia for World Bank, IMF meet


China will give 48 high-end drones to its close ally Pakistan, a deal, which experts say, could be the biggest of its kind.


China to give 48 high-end drones to Pakistan


China on Tuesday sought to defend the CPEC after Pakistan decided to slash Chinese investments and review the multi-billion dollar project.


China defends CPEC as Pakistan reviews project


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to shift the focus of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from motorways to agriculture, job creation and foreign investment, a media report said on Tuesday.


CPEC focus must be on job creation, agriculture: Imran Khan


Moscow has not involved the Kuril Islands that it disputes with Tokyo during a major military drill, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has said.


Russia kept away from disputed islands during military drills: Minister


German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Monday said Germany and the European Union (EU) should make more contribution to the security and stability in the world.


Germany, EU should do more in world security: German FM


China on Monday said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an open and transparent project and contribution by any country to the initiative will be a "positive factor".


China cautious on Saudi investment plan for Pakistan


Saudi Arabia on Sunday denied reports that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing earlier this week, was killed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, as reported by several international media.


Saudi Arabia denies journalist was killed at consulate in Turkey


Bangladesh's apex court on Sunday dismissed a review petition filed by a death row convict in the murder case of Saudi diplomat Khalaf Al Ali.


Bangladesh court okays execution of Saudi diplomat murder convict


The 3rd edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) commenced at Visakhapatnam on Sunday following the arrival of Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships Kaga and Inazuma in the Andhra Pradesh port city, the Indian Navy said.


India-Japan maritime exercise commences at Visakhapatnam


US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday said that he would raise the issue of abductions as well as nuclear and missile concerns on behalf of Japan when he meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Sunday.


Pompeo, Abe pledge unified approach on North Korea


Interpol's Secretary General on Saturday asked the Chinese authorities to clarify the status of the international police organization's President Meng Hongwei, who reportedly went missing while on a trip to China seven days ago.


Chinese authorities urged to clarify missing Interpol President's fate


After India concluded a deal with Russia on Friday for the purchase of S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile system in the face of US sanctions on Moscow, a senior US official here said that the intent of her country's sanctions is to impose costs on Russia, not to damage the military capabilities of Washington's allies.


Intent of sanctions is to impose costs on Russia: US


Interpol President Meng Hongwei has gone missing during a visit to his native country China, leading to an investigation by the French police into his disappearance, the media reported.


Interpol chief goes 'missing' in China


As Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed hope that the mutual trade turnover between India and Russia would grow to $30 billion by 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Russia to set up a dedicated defence industrial park in the country.


India-Russia trade to cross $30 bn by 2025: Putin


Brushing aside US threats of sanctions, India and Russia on Friday concluded a deal for supply of S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile system giving a substantial boost to air defence capabilities of the Indian Air Force.

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