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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani accuses Pakistan of waging war in Balochistan

Ghani, on a visit to India, meets PM Modi and reaffirms commitment to fight terrorism.

Sep 15, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Pakistan Afghanistan India Isis

UN's Ban Ki-moon laments world leaders care more about power than improving people's lives

The World body's secretary general also expresses frustration over how the UN operates.

Sep 14, 2016

By Rachel Middleton

United Nations

Staying British? - 2013 referendum over Falklands Islands

Falkland Islands: UK and Argentina reach historic agreement on disputed territory

Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan hails Falklands agreement but says sovereignty non-negotiable.

Sep 14, 2016

By Mark Piggott

Gabon elections: What next now Jean Ping has petitioned Constitutional Court?

IBTimes UK deciphers Gabon's political crisis as the nation sways between stability and instability.

Sep 14, 2016

By Elsa Buchanan

China\'s Communist mouthpiece accuses US of raising tensions in Korean peninsula

The paper says the US has no \'right\' to advise China on restraining North Korea.

Sep 14, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Beijing-Manila ties 'at turning point', Chinese minister tells Philippines

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said he hopes Manila can meet Beijing halfway.

Sep 14, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Expel Hungary from EU for treating refugees 'worse than wild animals' says Luxembourg foreign minister

Luxembourg's foreign minister says Hungary has violated fundamental EU values.

Sep 13, 2016

By Tom Porter

European Union

Duterte 'intentionally skipped' Obama meeting because he 'does not like the Americans'

'It's simply a matter of principle for me,' the president of the Philippines said.

Sep 13, 2016

By Romil Patel

Philippines Barack Obama

Philippines President Duterte expresses ‘regret’ for comments on Obama

US says no official request from Duterte government to withdraw American troops from Philippines

US says it will remain committed to its alliance with the Philippines until it receives any communication from Manila.

Sep 13, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

China and Vietnam pledge to set aside differences over South China Sea

Visiting Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc stresses bilateral cooperation with China.

Sep 13, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Pakistan and Russia to hold first-ever joint military exercise

Pakistan is also looking to buy advanced warplanes from Russia.

Sep 12, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Pakistan Russia

China and Russia to stage 8-day naval war games in South China Sea

The joint drills will include a focus on 'seizing and controlling' of islands and shoals, the Chinese navy says.

Sep 12, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Thailand and Malaysia discuss erecting border wall to curb trafficking and cross border terrorism

It remains unclear which country would pay for the wall along their 640km border.

Sep 10, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Thailand

World powers bat for strict sanctions against North Korea after Pyongyang's fifth and 'biggest' nuclear test

US, UK, France and Russia condemn Pyongyang's latest nuclear warhead explosion.

Sep 10, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

North Korea nuclear test: International community condemns 'grave threat' to region

US holds talks with South Korea and Japan as Pyongyang atomic test confirmed.

Sep 9, 2016

By Priyanka Mogul

Syria peace talks: US not sure if John Kerry will meet Sergei Lavrov in Geneva on 8 September

Washington says US is \'not there yet\', but reaffirms Kerry is committed towards resolving issues in Syria.

Sep 8, 2016

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

US says no to sanctions on Pakistan, but wants 'accountability and justice' for 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks

The US says it is pushing for greater counter-terrorism cooperation and sharing of intelligence between India and Pakistan.

Sep 7, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Pakistan

Somalia's ban on Kenyan khat drug import linked to Kenyan politician's visit to Somaliland

Somalia accused Kenyan politician of using khat business to campaign for the break up of the country

Sep 7, 2016

By Elsa Buchanan

Kenya Somalia

Chinese coast guard ships pictured close to Scarborough Shoal in disputed South China Sea - Reports

The images were released by the Philippines ahead of the Asean summit in Laos in which China is also participating.

Sep 7, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Other voices should be heard by Security Council says female front runner for UN's top job

Unesco head also told Chatham House think tank education must be part of UN humanitarian efforts.

Sep 7, 2016

By Brendan Cole

United Nations

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