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Pak out of FATF grey list after 4 years, big relief to cash-strapped country

Pak out of FATF grey list after 4 years, big relief to cash-strapped country

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Significantly, for the first time, the FATF put Myanmar in the "high risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action", often referred to as the watchdog's black list.

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The unalloyed truth about the Ukraine-Russia conflict is that it is a war that Russia cannot lose and Ukraine cannot win, observes Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Biden, Xi come face to face for the 1st time amid tension over Taiwan

Biden, Xi come face to face for the 1st time amid tension over Taiwan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Biden and Xi shook hands and greeted each other with smiles, standing in front of a row of US and Chinese flags.

Ahead of visit, Pompeo says US-India ties 'incredibly important'

Ahead of visit, Pompeo says US-India ties 'incredibly important'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Pompeo would leave for New Delhi on June 24.

Jaishankar meets Blinken, Lavrov in Bali; talks focus on Ukraine, Afghanistan

Jaishankar meets Blinken, Lavrov in Bali; talks focus on Ukraine, Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The talks took place on the sidelines of the G-20 foreign ministers' meeting in the Indonesian city of Bali.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Tokyo Games: SPECTACULAR Pix!

Tokyo Games: SPECTACULAR Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 11 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Constitution row: Cong to turn up heat on KCR, to lodge complaints

Constitution row: Cong to turn up heat on KCR, to lodge complaints

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Reddy stated that KCR's statement on proposing a new constitution is an extension of the idea of the BJP.

'Taiwan has always been a target of intimidation by China'

'Taiwan has always been a target of intimidation by China'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'If the situation deteriorates and there is further escalation, the USA is in preparedness.'

'Madman' Kim will be tested like never before: Trump

'Madman' Kim will be tested like never before: Trump

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Trump's tweet comes after Kim Jong-un blasted the US President Donald Trump as "mentally deranged" and vowed to make him pay dearly for threatening to destroy his country.

PM chairs key all-party meet on G-20, seeks cooperation

PM chairs key all-party meet on G-20, seeks cooperation

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Opposition leaders urged Modi to use the opportunity for the country's benefit.

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

In his latest monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi said that India is capable of providing solutions to the varied challenges being faced globally.

Australia to ease travel restrictions from December 1

Australia to ease travel restrictions from December 1

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

From December 1, fully vaccinated eligible visa holders including students and skilled workers, can come to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption, a statement by the Australian government said.

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

France, who were 2-0 up courtesy of Arthur Rinderknech and Adrian Mannarino, faced little resistance from Ecuador as wins for Benjamin Bonzi and the doubles pair of Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicholas Mahut secured victory for the 10-times champions.

Why Xi Hates This Lady

Why Xi Hates This Lady

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

An independent Taiwan under President Tsai Ing-wen's Democratic Progressive Party is anathema to China, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The medal tally at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Jaw-dropping display @ Singapore Airshow

Jaw-dropping display @ Singapore Airshow

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest and one of the top three aerospace and defence shows in the world, is underway.

What brings FIFA chief Infantino to Goa on September 27

What brings FIFA chief Infantino to Goa on September 27

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be in Goa to attend the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Extraordinary Congress on September 27 to elect three additional AFC members to the FIFA council.

The odd, odd world around us!

The odd, odd world around us!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

These 10 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Asian Games 2018: Medals Table

Asian Games 2018: Medals Table

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Medals table of the 2018 Asian Games.

Troisi's extra time goal gives Australia Asian Cup

Troisi's extra time goal gives Australia Asian Cup

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Substitute James Troisi scored halfway through extra time in a pulsating final to give tournament hosts Australia their maiden Asian Cup title with a 2-1 victory over South Korea on Saturday.

Hyundai Kashmir post: S Korean FM calls Jaishankar, 'regrets offence'

Hyundai Kashmir post: S Korean FM calls Jaishankar, 'regrets offence'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The South Korean foreign minister on Tuesday 'regretted the offence' caused to the people and government of India by the social media post on the so-called Kashmir solidarity day by the Hyundai Pakistan, a day after New Delhi summoned the RoK envoy to express 'strong displeasure' over the 'unacceptable' post.

Military parades that inspired Trump

Military parades that inspired Trump

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

As Washington, DC, prepares to celebrate July Fourth with a military "Salute to America" that will feature military bands, a parade and flyovers from the US Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force One, here's a look at other countries that hold military marches.

PIX: Climbing makes thrilling debut at Tokyo Olympics

PIX: Climbing makes thrilling debut at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Frenchman Bassa Mawem scaled close to the world record in the speed section of the Tokyo Games climbing competition, as more than a third of the 20-man field posted personal bests in a sensational start to the sport's Olympic debut on Tuesday.

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Xi Jinping's recent actions in South Asia have amply demonstrated the disastrous impact of China's embrace, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and China expert.

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'It says, we are not just an overseas player -- we are Kia India and here for good'

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia if they beat Pakistan

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia if they beat Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The 12 winners of the Qualifiers on March 6-7 next year will compete alongside the six nations that have automatically qualified for the 2020 Finals.

Johnson cancels R-Day visit due to Covid crisis in UK

Johnson cancels R-Day visit due to Covid crisis in UK

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Johnson has indicated that his India visit would take place during the first half of this year and before the G7 summit presided over by the United Kingdom, planned for later this year.

Trump receives 'nice' letter from Kim, hopes to meet N Korean leader 'soon'

Trump receives 'nice' letter from Kim, hopes to meet N Korean leader 'soon'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Thank you to Chairman Kim Jong Un for keeping your word & starting the process of sending home the remains of our great and beloved missing fallen'

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

A large number of Koreans trace their ancestry to this legendary princess, who is known as Queen Heo Hwang-ok.

Johnson invites PM Modi to UK for G7 summit in June

Johnson invites PM Modi to UK for G7 summit in June

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Johnson also reiterated his plan to visit India ahead of the G7 summit, after a scheduled visit for Republic Day this month was called off due to the coronavirus crisis.

China sees red over new US-led Indo-Pacific grouping, calls it 'economic Nato'

China sees red over new US-led Indo-Pacific grouping, calls it 'economic Nato'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

As US President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations, including India, to enhance trade, economic and investment opportunities, China, which sees the pact as a threat to its dominance in the region, went on the offensive against it, promising more opening up, while the official media here termed it as "economic Nato".

India joins 11 nations in another US-led China-centric group

India joins 11 nations in another US-led China-centric group

Rediff.com23 May 2022

India on Monday joined a US-led initiative to set up an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to bind partner countries to achieve common goals, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that New Delhi will work with the stakeholders to make it an "inclusive and flexible" structure to pave the way for development, peace and prosperity in the region.

China steps up radiation monitoring after NKorea nuke test

China steps up radiation monitoring after NKorea nuke test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

In the wake of North Korea's third nuclear test, China has stepped up monitoring of radiation levels at its borders with close ally Pyongyang as the test site is situated about 100 km from the Chinese border.

US exempts India, six others from Iran sanctions

US exempts India, six others from Iran sanctions

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

"Today I have made the determination that seven economies -- India, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Taiwan--have all significantly reduced their volume of crude oil purchases from Iran," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a statement.

Ahead of meeting with Trump, Kim promises to halt nuclear, missile tests

Ahead of meeting with Trump, Kim promises to halt nuclear, missile tests

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

However, Kim gave no indication of Pyongyang willing to give up its nuclear weapons

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Canada and Australia said they would not be sending athletes to the Tokyo Olympics if the Games went ahead as scheduled in July and August this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of previous cancellations, boycotts and changes of venues of the Summer and Winter games.

Indian football team qualifies for 2018 AFC U-16 C'ships

Indian football team qualifies for 2018 AFC U-16 C'ships

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

India qualified as one of the six best second-placed teams from the group matches of qualifying round. All the matches of each of the 10 groups were played in a single venue.

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, Day 4.

China expresses 'shock' over Kim Jong Il's death

China expresses 'shock' over Kim Jong Il's death

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

China, North Korea's closest ally on Monday expressed shock over the death of its dictator Kim Jong Il as Beijing braced to back his youngest son, Kim Jong Un as the next leader.