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IMF sees China growth at 6.6% this year

IMF sees China growth at 6.6% this year

The IMF in its report stressed on the need for decisive action to tackle China's “systemic corporate debt problem”.

Zambia opposition charges election fraud

Zambia opposition charges election fraud

The UPND party alleges that the electoral commission delayed announcing the results to allow tampering favour of incumbent Lungu.

Chinese Foreign Minister visits Indian city set to host BRICS Summit

Chinese Foreign Minister visits Indian city set to host BRICS Summit

Responding to questions from journalists on the South China Sea, Wang said, "It is up to India to decide what position to take."

China, Russia must join hands to counter US in Asia: Chinese state media

China, Russia must join hands to counter US in Asia: Chinese state media

A US-Japan-South Korea coterie linked by THAAD is forming in Asia that could threaten peace in the region, the Global Times warned.

Table Tennis: Ding Ning wins China vs China final at Rio

Table Tennis: Ding Ning wins China vs China final at Rio

After Wednesday's finals, the United States leads the gold medal table with 11 golds, China closing gap with 10.

Could falling oil prices jolt OPEC to action?

Could falling oil prices jolt OPEC to action?

Oil prices are in a downward slope again, renewing fears that the oil glut won't soon go away.

Brazil’s Senate sends Rousseff to trial

Brazil’s Senate sends Rousseff to trial

A final verdict into Rousseff's fate is expected by the end of August; her reinstatement chances are slim.

Putin, Modi speak at joint nuclear project event

Putin, Modi speak at joint nuclear project event

Nuclear energy cooperation is a key component of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India, Putin said.

Hinkley project delay would test China-UK ties: Envoy

Hinkley project delay would test China-UK ties: Envoy

China is expected to fund a third of the $24 billion project.

Erdogan, Putin pledge to boost relations

Erdogan, Putin pledge to boost relations

The Ankara-Moscow rapprochement started with a handshake and will likely lead to a renewed strategic partnership.