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China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.

Kim still willing to meet Trump 'any time in any way'

Kim still willing to meet Trump 'any time in any way'

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Trump had said that North Korea changed its approach towards the summit after Kim had his second meeting with President Xi Jinping in China.

US designates Osama's son Hamza as 'global terrorist'

US designates Osama's son Hamza as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The US move comes nearly year and half after Hamza was officially announced by al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri as an official member of the group.

'All options are on table', says Trump after North Korea fires missile over Japan

'All options are on table', says Trump after North Korea fires missile over Japan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

This is the first time North Korea has fired what is thought to be a ballistic weapon over Japan.

Modi, Putin to focus on US sanctions, Iran, regional issues

Modi, Putin to focus on US sanctions, Iran, regional issues

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Official sources said the two leaders will meet for around four to six hours for the 'agendaless' talks

Hurdles ahead for two Koreas' single Olympic team

Hurdles ahead for two Koreas' single Olympic team

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Senior sports officials from North and South Korea agreed on Tuesday in Macau to compete as a single team for the first time at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha.

Israel blames Al Qaeda for Egypt blasts

Israel blames Al Qaeda for Egypt blasts

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

Israel on Friday blamed Al Qaeda for a series of bomb attacks in Egypt's Sinai peninsula that left at least 19 people and another 38 missing.

Al Qaeda website targets women for jihad

Al Qaeda website targets women for jihad

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Al Khansaa, launched last month, aims to show women how to reconcile the contradiction of fighting jihad while maintaining family life.

Special Series: The story of IPKF in Sri Lanka

Special Series: The story of IPKF in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

We present to you a special series that we had done 10 years after the IPKF withdrew from the island nation

Malaysia postpones $1.5-billion rail project

Malaysia postpones $1.5-billion rail project

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Malaysia has decided to 'postpone indefinitely' the $1.5 billion railway project, initially promised to India's state-owned IRCON and Chinese Rail Company CRET, saying it was too expensive.

Koreas agree to open connecting railways, roads

Koreas agree to open connecting railways, roads

Rediff.com31 Jul 2005

South and North Korea have agreed to officially open railways and roads linking the two countries in late October, South Korea said on Sunday.\n\n

Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch video on Paris attack authentic: US

Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch video on Paris attack authentic: US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The purported video of Yemen's Al-Qaeda branch claiming responsibility for last week's attack at a French satirical newspaper is authentic, the United States has said.

Trump 'very disappointed' with China for 'doing nothing' about N Korea

Trump 'very disappointed' with China for 'doing nothing' about N Korea

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Trump also said he will no longer allow North Korea to continue with its belligerent behaviour.

Monsoon active after 7 days

Monsoon active after 7 days

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

'Monsoon today advanced into remaining parts of coastal Karnataka and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim,' B P Yadav, director, Indian Meteorological Department, said.

Militant group claims responsibility for attack

Militant group claims responsibility for attack

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The gunmen claim responsibility in a call to Saudi authorities shortly after attacking the US consulate.

22% rain deficiency due to slow-progress of south-west monsoon

22% rain deficiency due to slow-progress of south-west monsoon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The slow progress of the south-west monsoon has led to overall deficiency of rains by 22 per cent over the last fortnight, the meteorological department on Wednesday said.

Want to work with ICICI OneSource?

Want to work with ICICI OneSource?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

ICICI OneSource is looking for Customer Service Associates.

Keith Miller dies at 84

Keith Miller dies at 84

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

At least 37 dead in Egypt blasts

At least 37 dead in Egypt blasts

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

'Ivan the Terrible' heads for Cuba

'Ivan the Terrible' heads for Cuba

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

The hurricane has left a swathe of destruction across the Caribbean, killing at least 60 so far.

Top Lankan Tamil politician slain

Top Lankan Tamil politician slain

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

Defence Secretary Fernando said Subathran was gunned down by sniper fire in Jaffna.

A soldier returns to Sri Lanka

A soldier returns to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'As I went around Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Jaffna and Mannar, my mind went back to my visit in January 1990 at the fag end of the IPKFs mission in Sri Lanka,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

South Korean court removes President Park Geun-hye

South Korean court removes President Park Geun-hye

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Faced with allegations that included bribery and violation of sovereignty, Park was accused of colluding with Choi to secure millions of dollars in bribes from the country's biggest enterprises and allowing Choi, a civilian, to interfere in state affairs. Park had apologized, but denied any wrongdoing.

Another record for Mickelson

Another record for Mickelson

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

The world number four stormed into a seven-stroke lead with a sizzling five-under 67 in the third round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Did Islamic State blow up Russian plane with bomb in bag?

Did Islamic State blow up Russian plane with bomb in bag?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

British tourists returning from Egypt told to leave luggage behind as airport security is tightened in wake of disaster in Sinai

Be sincere in talks with North Korea

Be sincere in talks with North Korea

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The overall winners will be announced on October 15 at an awards ceremony in the Natural History Museum's iconic Hintze Hall.

310 BIZARRE slogans only North Korea can pen

310 BIZARRE slogans only North Korea can pen

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

North Korea has reportedly published a list of 310 bizarre patriotic slogans to kick-start celebrations ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding and the liberation of the Korean peninsula from Japanese rule

Search widened for Russian plane crash victims

Search widened for Russian plane crash victims

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Investigators on Sunday began probing the crash of a Russian Airbus plane in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula that killed all the 224 people on board.

CBI arrests 3 more officials of PNB in Rs 11,384 cr scam

CBI arrests 3 more officials of PNB in Rs 11,384 cr scam

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The total number of arrests by the CBI has risen to six -- four PNB officials, a retired employee of the bank, and an authorsied signatory of Nirav Modi's company -- after Monday's development.

Is South Korea gearing up for war?

Is South Korea gearing up for war?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The United States and South Korea conducted a big military exercise, storming a simulated North Korean beach defense as tensions on the Korean Peninsula continue to rise.

Winter Olympics sidelights: Finland's knitting passion is latest Pyeongchang yarn

Winter Olympics sidelights: Finland's knitting passion is latest Pyeongchang yarn

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The Finns started using the unique method of stress relief at the Sochi Games, where they knitted a scarf. Two years later at the Rio Olympics they added to it.

China launches first domestically-built aircraft carrier

China launches first domestically-built aircraft carrier

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

It is the country's second aircraft carrier, after the Liaoning, and the first to be made domestically.

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The Russians had appealed their exclusion from the Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the doping scandal from the 2014 Sochi Games.

China's aircraft carrier carries out fighter drills

China's aircraft carrier carries out fighter drills

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

A naval formation consisting of aircraft carrier Liaoning, several destroyers and frigates was on training and testing missions last week, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday, quoting military officials.

North Korea no longer a nuclear threat to US: Trump

North Korea no longer a nuclear threat to US: Trump

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Trump also said in a separate tweet that North Korea is 'no longer' the US' 'biggest and most dangerous problem', telling Americans and the rest of the world they can 'sleep well tonight!'

Monsoon likely to set in around June 8-10: IMD

Monsoon likely to set in around June 8-10: IMD

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

The Indian Meteorology Department also predicted some respite from the severe heat wave prevailing in several parts of the country.