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Economic, strategic focus shifts from West to East- India PM

Economic, strategic focus shifts from West to East- India PM

India's prime minister highlighted the “intense competition and rivalries in the security domain” in the globalised world.

BRICS sign Delhi Accord

BRICS sign Delhi Accord

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday that BRICS countries faced common challenges.

India wants results-based timeline on UN reforms

India wants results-based timeline on UN reforms

India's Ambassador to the UN said his country is deeply disappointed by “unfinished mandates” of the world body.

22 killed in Sinopec oil pipeline explosion

22 killed in Sinopec oil pipeline explosion

The pipeline is owned by Sinopec, China's largest oil refiner.

Iran nuclear talks ‘difficult’ – official

Iran nuclear talks ‘difficult’ – official

Both Russia and the US are hopeful that the talks will lead to some positive conclusion.

China, S. Korea off to “good start” on FTA talks

China, S. Korea off to “good start” on FTA talks

China is South Korea's biggest trading partner, with Seoul's exports to Beijing accounting for a quarter of the total in 2012.

China, India: Wealthy nations must take climate change initiative

China, India: Wealthy nations must take climate change initiative

A rift is growing between rich and poor countries, who say they are vulnerable to adverse effects of climate change.

EU adopts 7-year environment strategy

EU adopts 7-year environment strategy

Some of the biggest concerns for climate experts have been Europe's energy needs and the carbon emissions associated with burning fuel and coal.

Russia launches cluster of foreign satellites

Russia launches cluster of foreign satellites

The rocket blasted off from Russia's Yasny-Dombarovsky launch site in the Orenburg region.

US reiterates Asia Pivot

US reiterates Asia Pivot

60 per cent of the US fleet will be based in the Pacific by 2020, said Rice.