International

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi

Reuters, Beijing: U.S. President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war

Eid-ul-Azha on 27 May, says Qatar Calendar House

Int’l Desk: The Qatar Calendar House announced that 18 May will be the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah for the year 1447 AH, and that 27 May will be

US-Iran deadlock deepens as both sides refuse to back down

Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB said the US proposal “meant Iran’s surrender to Trump’s greed” and argued Tehran’s response “emphasises the fundamental rights of the Iranian nation” TDS Desk: The United

Iran sends response to US proposal aimed at ending war

Reuters, Dubai: Iran has sent its response to a US proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month war to mediator, Pakistan, Iran’s IRNA news agency said on Sunday. According

Free electricity, women safety force: Chief Minister Vijay’s first move

‘I didn’t come from a royal family,’ Vijay says NDTV, New Delhi: Free electricity, action against drugs and safety of women comprised the first order signed by Tamil Nadu Chief

TVK chief Vijay to take oath as CM on Sunday

NDTV: Actor-turned-politician Vijay had met Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar and staked a claim to form the government. According to sources, the oath-taking is set to take place on Sunday