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China hails Iran-US positive efforts

China hails Iran-US positive efforts

President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had a historic telephone conversation last week.

Russia, US at par in hypersonic research: Deputy PM

Russia, US at par in hypersonic research: Deputy PM

Russia plans to boost annual defence spending by 59 per cent in 2015.

China calls in army to aid Typhoon Wutip rescue

China calls in army to aid Typhoon Wutip rescue

Rescue efforts had been hampered by strong gales and high waves, according to local authorities.

Brazil, India JV make major oil discovery

Brazil, India JV make major oil discovery

Brazil currently produces about two million barrels per day nationally.

China sends peacekeepers to Liberia

China sends peacekeepers to Liberia

In Liberia, 150,000 people, mostly civilians, were killed in a civil war that ended a decade ago.

Report predicts robust GDP growth in Africa

Report predicts robust GDP growth in Africa

The report focuses on Structural Transformation and Natural Resources while lauding the continent's economies for weathering crises.

China, Nigeria sign $1.2bn power project deal

China, Nigeria sign $1.2bn power project deal

The power plant is expected to generate 700 megawatts of power for Africa's most populous country.

Singh calls for UN Security Council reform

Singh calls for UN Security Council reform

The UNSC must reflect current political realities, the Indian prime minister told the General Assembly.

Xi to attend Bali APEC Summit

Xi to attend Bali APEC Summit

Some 60 per cent of China's current foreign trade is with fellow APEC member economies.

China, Afghanistan ink economic agreement

China, Afghanistan ink economic agreement

China will provide a $32 million grant to the Afghanistan government for 2013.