Mass graves were dug on Monday as Indonesia began burying hundreds of people killed by an earthquake and a tsunami that cracked streets, crumbled buildings and swept homes on the island of Sulawesi. At least 844 were confirmed dead and the toll was expected to climb, with heavily populated areas cut off from any assistance.


Indonesia buries dead as earthquake, tsunami toll crosses 840


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The UK's Brexit secretary on Monday gave a combative speech at the Conservative Party conference in central England, where he told the audience the EU had to get serious if it wanted a future deal and said the British government was not afraid of a no-deal scenario.


EU must compromise, UK not afraid of no deal: Brexit secretary


The armed forces of the US and the Philippines along with Japan opened the "Kamandag 2" military exercises on Monday.


US, Philippines, Japan begin military exercises


The two Koreas on Monday began joint efforts to remove anti-personnel mines from the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that divides both countries, in line with a military pact signed as part of the inter-Korean summit.


Koreas begin clearing landmines from heavily fortified border


Rescuers continued on Monday to hunt for survivors in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that killed 844 people in Indonesia's Sulawesi island, leading to large-scale destruction and prompting food and fuel shortage.


Indonesia races to aid quake, tsunami victims as toll passes 840


Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced targeting "terrorists'" bases in Syria with missiles and drones on Monday in response to a deadly attack on a military parade last month.


Iran launches missile strikes at Syria


White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has said "several sticking points" remain in the trade talks between the US and Canada to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).


'Several sticking points remain in US, Canada trade talks'


Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday expressed admiration for the Taj Mahal as he spent some 30 minutes at the 17th century Mughal monument here.


Uzbek President fascinated by Taj's beauty


Border trade between Myanmar and India reached $87 million as of September 21 during the six-month transitional period which started in April, the Commerce Ministry said here on Sunday.


Myanmar-India border trade hits $87 mn


Syrian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Walid Muallem on Saturday demanded the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of foreign troops which are in Syria without the consent of the authorities.


Syria demands immediate withdrawal of 'illegal' foreign troops


North Korea on Saturday demanded the United States take steps to secure Pyongyang's trust before its denuclearization.


N Korea says it needs trust in US before denuclearization


India on Saturday lambasted Pakistan for extending continued support to terrorism on Indian soil and blamed Islamabad for sabotaging the talks process.


India lambasts Pakistan at UN for supporting terrorism


The Syrian Ministry of Transportation on Saturday announced the re-opening of the Nasib border crossing with Jordan, which has been closed since 2015.


Syria declares re-opening of Nasib border crossing with Jordan


Nepal and China have agreed to facilitate joint investment in the power sector, according to a joint statement issued by both sides after a meeting here.


Nepal, China to facilitate joint investment in power sector


The US has said it will close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra and blamed increasing threats from Iran and Tehran-backed forces.


US blames Iran as it readies to shut Iraq consulate


German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said that Berlin is committed to the Iran nuclear deal even though Washington has pulled out.


Germany to stick to Iran n-deal: Minister


India will make a "sovereign decision" on Russian defence purchases, which are facing possible US sanctions, according to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.


India to make 'sovereign decision' on Russian weapons purchase: Lavrov


India is committed to build a strong economic partnership with Uzbekistan, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday.


India wants strong economic partnership with Uzbekistan: Prabhu


India and Bangladesh are already working on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), or free trade agreement (FTA), which would set an example for giving a boost to regional trade in South Asia, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday.


India, Bangladesh working on free trade agreement: Prabhu


The annual bilateral trade between India and Spain has the potential to grow at a rate of 20 per cent for the next five years if the world economy does not slip into protectionism, Spain's Ambassador in India, Jose Ramon Baranano said here on Friday.


'Indo-Spain bilateral trade can grow by 20% annually'


Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed claims made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Tehran's nuclear programme as "false and fabricated".

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