The US has said there is significant evidence that chemical weapons are being prepared by the Syrian government forces in Idlib city, as Russia, Iran and Turkey meet in Tehran for a crunch meeting to decide the fate of the region.


Syria preparing chemical attack, warns US


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Iran on Friday said it is working together with the Indian government to keep its oil export lines to India open even after US sanctions on the Gulf nation kick in on  November 4 following Washington's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.


India, Iran discuss keeping Iranian oil lines open post-US sanctions


China on Friday said it was "happy" to see the maiden "2+2" dialogue between India and the US and hoped the two countries would do more for regional peace and stability in the region.


China welcomes 2+2 dialogue, wants regional peace


US Secretary of Defence James Mattis made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Friday.


Mattis arrives in Afghanistan on surprise visit


India and the US on Thursday signed a long-negotiated defence pact that enables Indian armed forces to buy more sensitive military equipment from Washington but there was no progress on securing a waiver from American sanctions that bar New Delhi from purchasing Russian weapons or Iranian oil.


India, US sign key defence pact but no waiver on Russian, Iranian purchases (Roundup)


British Security Minister Ben Wallace on Thursday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "ultimately responsible" for the deadly Salisbury nerve agent attack as a result of his firm grip on the Russian state.


Putin ultimately responsible for Salisbury attack: UK minister


The Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) that was signed on Thursday after the first ever India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue will give India access to high-end US defence technology.


COMCASA to give India access to high-end US defence technology


Dubai, Sep 6 (IANS/WAM) A tourism delegation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will visit three Chinese cities on a roadshow, authorities said on Thursday.


Abu Dhabi to promote tourism on China roadshow


India on Thursday called upon the US to ensure a non-discriminatory and predictable approach to issuance of H-1B visas, largely availed of by Indian IT firms.


India seeks non-discriminatory approach to H-1B visa regime


India and the US on Thursday elevated their strategic ties to a new level and signed a long-negotiated defence pact that will enable Indian armed forces to buy more sensitive military equipment from Washington while they also pledged to cooperate for ensuring "a free, open Indo-Pacific" region to contain China's expansionist aspirations.


India, US strategic ties get boost at first 2+2 dialogue


Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das has invited Chinese investment in the food processing companies in his state and said all possible help will be extended to investors.


Jharkhand CM invites China's investment in food processing units


Pakistan observed Defence Day on Thursday by paying tribute to martyrs on the 53rd anniversary of the 1965 war with India.


Pakistan marks Defence Day


India and the US on Thursday signed a long-negotiated and landmark defence agreement, COMCASA, which will enable Indian armed forces buy more military equipment from Washington and also access critical and encrypted defence technologies.


India, US sign key defence pact


The White House has said US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May have discussed national security issues.


Trump, May discuss national security concerns: White House


Negotiators from the US and Canada have resumed trade talks here to bridge their differences on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) after the two sides failed to reach a deal last week.


US, Canada resume trade talks to bridge differences over NAFTA


US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Pakistan on Thursday to take decisive measures against terrorists threatening regional peace.


Pompeo tells Pak to act against terrorists threatening regional security


Three Rafale jets quietly flew into India for a three-day halt at military bases in a low-key military diplomatic affair, apparently due to the political storm raging over alleged irregularities in the purchase of the fighter aircraft from a French firm.


Rafale fighters quietly flew into India amid uproar over alleged scam


A group of South Korean envoys travelled to Pyongyang on Wednesday to prepare for an upcoming inter-Korean summit and help re-start stalled talks between the US and North Korea.


S.Korean diplomats fly to Pyongyang to prepare for next summit


US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that India's planned purchase of a Russian missile system or its relations with Iran will not be "the primary focus" of the "incredibly important" 2+2 Strategic Dialogue meeting he and Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will be having with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Seetharaman this week.


India's Russia missile purchase, Iran won't be focus of 2+2 meet: Pompeo


A contingent from the Jaipur-based 61 Cavalry Regiment of the Army has gone to Israel to participate in the centenary commemoration of the liberation of Haifa by Indian troops, official sources said on Tuesday.


Army contingent to participate in commemoration event


China will be Jharkhand's partner country at the Food Processing Summit slated in November, visiting Chief Minister Raghubar Das said on Tuesday.

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