Trump shuns 'ex-presidents club' - and the feeling is mutual January 22, 2021 at 08:27PM

Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton recorded a three-minute video from Arlington National Cemetery after President Joe Biden's inauguration this week, praising peaceful presidential succession as a core of American democracy. The segment included no mention of Trump by name.

India, China to hold 9th round of talks to resolve border dispute January 22, 2021 at 09:12PM

Indian and Chinese militaries will hold a ninth round of talks aimed at resolving the border disputes in Eastern Ladakh after a deadlock prevailed since the last negotiations in November 2020, sources said. The latest "Corps Commander level meet is likely to take place in the next few days, probably in a day or two", the sources, adding contours of the dialogue were being worked out and some changes are expected. A Ministry of External Affairs representative is likely to be part of the dialogue.

Brazil Prez invokes Ramayana, thanks India for vaccine supply January 22, 2021 at 05:58PM

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying "dhanyavaad" for supplying the "sanjeevni booti" (the vaccine) against the coronavirus to the South American country, which has reported the second-highest death toll from the Covid-19 disease in the world. Prime Minister Modi also replied to the Brazilian President saying that it was an honour to be a trusted partner during the pandemic adding that the two countries will continue to strengthen cooperation on healthcare.

In pics: US President Joe Biden's redecorated Oval Office January 22, 2021 at 05:48PM

Navalny's supporters head to protests despite crackdown January 22, 2021 at 07:00PM

Supporters of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny were preparing to rally in dozens of cities across Russia on Saturday even as authorities vowed a crackdown on protesters. Allies of Russia's leading opposition figure -- who was jailed upon returning to Moscow after a near-fatal poisoning with a nerve agent -- said they would take to the streets despite police warnings that unsanctioned public events would be "immediately suppressed".

Biden administration to review US-Taliban deal January 22, 2021 at 06:25PM

Covid-19: Pride and caution in Wuhan on lockdown anniversary January 22, 2021 at 06:04PM

A year ago Saturday, Wuhan shocked the world by confining its 11 million anxious citizens to their homes, beginning a traumatic 76-day lockdown that underscored the growing threat of a mysterious pathogen emanating from the city.

Russia welcomes US offer to extend nuclear pact, seeks 'details' January 22, 2021 at 05:46PM

The New START treaty, which is due to expire on February 5, is seen as a rare opportunity for compromise between Moscow and Washington, whose ties have further deteriorated over recent cyber hacking and election meddling allegations.

Brazil President thanks India for 'Sanjeevni Booti' against Covid January 22, 2021 at 05:58PM

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying "dhanyavaad" for supplying the "sanjeevni booti" (the vaccine) against the coronavirus to the South American country, which has reported the second-highest death toll from the Covid-19 disease in the world. Prime Minister Modi also replied to the Brazilian President saying that it was an honour to be a trusted partner during the pandemic adding that the two countries will continue to strengthen cooperation on healthcare.

Justin Trudeau gets call from Biden; to meet next month January 22, 2021 at 04:37PM

Canada's Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden plan to meet next month, the prime minister's office said on Friday, following a call between the two leaders in which they agreed to join forces to combat coronavirus in North America.

Trump impeachment trial will start week of Feb 8: Chuck Schumer January 22, 2021 at 04:31PM

Former US President Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial will begin during the week of February 8, Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer announced. The process will start on Monday when the US House of Representatives formally delivers the impeachment charge to the chamber. The chamber charged Trump with inciting an insurrection against the government on January 6.

Thousands of Hong Kongers locked down to contain Covid-19 January 22, 2021 at 04:51PM

Thousands of Hong Kong residents were locked down on Saturday in an unprecedented move to contain a worsening outbreak in the city, authorities said. Hong Kong has been grappling to contain a fresh wave of the coronavirus since November. Over 4,300 cases have been recorded in the last two months, making up nearly 40 per cent of the city's total.

National Guard soldiers in DC forced to sleep in garages, sparking outcry January 22, 2021 at 04:39PM

Members of both parties were irate about reports that Guardsmen were forced to take rest breaks outside the Capitol building. About 25,000 Guard members from across the country deployed to help secure President Joe Biden's inauguration, which went off with only a handful of minor arrests.

British PM says new variant may carry higher risk of death January 22, 2021 at 07:36AM

Austin wins Senate confirmation as 1st Black Pentagon chief January 22, 2021 at 06:22AM

: Lloyd J Austin, a West Point graduate who rose to the Army's elite ranks and marched through racial barriers in a 41-year career, won Senate confirmation Friday to become the nation's first Black secretary of defence. ​​The 93-2 vote gave President Joe Biden his second Cabinet member; Avril Haines was confirmed on Wednesday as the first woman to serve as director of national intelligence.

UK police break up lockdown-flouting wedding with 400 guests January 22, 2021 at 05:45AM

Yellen vote to test support for Biden economic plan January 22, 2021 at 04:22AM

Iran's supreme leader account posts warning to Trump January 22, 2021 at 05:10AM

'Navalny planned protests to force Kremlin for release' January 22, 2021 at 02:16AM

Bangladesh PM Hasina thanks PM Modi for Covid vaccine gift January 22, 2021 at 01:33AM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has thanked her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for sending over two million doses of Covid-19 vaccine as a gift to Bangladesh. "I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending the vaccine (batch) as a gift," Hasina said at an online international conference held on the occasion of the 100th founding anniversary of the University of Dhaka on Thursday.

Biden to sign order to increase pandemic-related food aid January 22, 2021 at 12:41AM

Joe Biden, who has proposed a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, is using the two orders to try to ease the burden on people while the legislation is negotiated in Congress. He has made fighting the pandemic an early focus of his new administration.

'Guterres saddened by loss of life in fire at Serum Institute' January 21, 2021 at 09:22PM

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the loss of life in a fire at the Serum Institute of India facility in Pune and hopes that the incident is fully investigated, his spokesperson has said. Five men died after a fire broke out in a five-storeyed under-construction building in the Serum Institute of India's Manjari premises in Pune on Thursday, police said.