Tensions

Tensions mount in Ottawa as Canada Police warn truckers to leave

The warnings came two days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the emergency law to try to break the protests

Russia asks US to rethink shutting down Moscow's diplomatic properties, blames Washington for degrading ties

Russia demanded that the US rethink its shuttering of Moscow's diplomatic premises, insisting that Washington bore sole responsibility for worsening ties.

South Korea activists to launch millions of anti-Pyongyang leaflets: A flare-up of tensions likely

South Korean activists said on Monday they planned to launch millions of anti-Pyongyang leaflets into North Korea, a move likely to escalate already elevated tensions on the divided peninsula.

US-China cold war in Manila: South China Sea tensions at Asia-Pacific summit

Police and protesters clashed on Thursday outside a gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders who were meeting for a summit dominated by a US-China tussle for regional influence.

Concerned over India-Pak tension John Kerry calls Nawaz Sharif

The call between the two leaders took place soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Sharif and greeted him on the eve of holy month of Ramadan.

South Korea, Japan hold first security talks after 5 years

South Korea and Japan Tuesday held their first high-level security talks in more than five years despite simmering tensions over territorial and historical disputes.

Iran cancels pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia as tensions grow

Iran suspended all umrah pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia on Monday amid growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, state television reported.

Don't need 56-inch chest to protect India from Pak: Sena slams PM Modi

The former ally also questioned why the BJP-led government was following the same strategy that was followed by the Congress-led UPA government.