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Israel-US rift deepens

Israel-US rift deepens

Ties are frayed over US comments that progress has been made in nuclear talks with Iran.

Rousseff bats for “belt-tightening” to tide over economic stagnation

Rousseff bats for “belt-tightening” to tide over economic stagnation

The Brazilian President urged the National Congress to approve her government's spending cuts and tax increases.

Canada seeks Iraq mission extension

Canada seeks Iraq mission extension

Iraqi military leaders admitted that their offensive to recapture cities seized by ISIL may have ground to a halt.

India seeks Turkey aid in rescuing Indians abducted by ISIS

India seeks Turkey aid in rescuing Indians abducted by ISIS

39 Indian nationals were kidnapped by Islamic militants from the war-torn Iraqi town of Mosul last year.

China-Japan hold security meet in Tokyo after 4 years

China-Japan hold security meet in Tokyo after 4 years

Talks were suspended after Japan decided to "nationalize" the disputed islands, called Diaoyu by China and Senkaku by Japan.

OECD revises growth outlook for Brazil, China, India

OECD revises growth outlook for Brazil, China, India

The report said the Indian economy will grow 7.7 per cent in 2015 and 8 per cent in 2016.

Sri Lanka approves construction on stalled Chinese port project

Sri Lanka approves construction on stalled Chinese port project

Colombo Port City is among the several Chinese-funded projects that have come under the scrutiny of the new government.

Putin echoes Chinese President, warns against “distorting history”

Putin echoes Chinese President, warns against “distorting history”

Putin will meet Chinese President Xi, North Korea's Kim Jong Un in May.

Israelis head to the polls in decisive election

Israelis head to the polls in decisive election

Netanyahu said that if elected he would ensure that he would increase settlements and that a Palestinian state is not established.

EU allies defy US to join China-led Asian Bank

EU allies defy US to join China-led Asian Bank

The US is reportedly making last-ditch attempts to hinder its allies’ participation in the China-backed Bank.