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China preparing new environment law – experts

China preparing new environment law – experts

Some analysts believe that air quality and the fight against pollution will become Beijing's priority next to the economy.

China, Brazil lawmakers bat for just global order

China, Brazil lawmakers bat for just global order

China’s top legislator said the two nations will cement strategic coordination on “major issues such as global governance and climate change".

Indian-born poet wins Pulitzer

Indian-born poet wins Pulitzer

Seshadri's '3 Sections' is a "compelling collection of poems that examine human consciousness, from birth to dementia" the Committee said.

Russian, Chinese Foreign Ministers meet in Beijing

Russian, Chinese Foreign Ministers meet in Beijing

Lavrov and Yi also discussed the upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Shanghai in May.

Rousseff vows to fight for Petrobras

Rousseff vows to fight for Petrobras

Petrobras is in the eye of a storm over an allegedly ‘overpriced’ purchase of a refinery in the United States.

India top court recognises transgender as third gender

India top court recognises transgender as third gender

The apex court directed the Central and state governments to provide healthcare and education to transgenders.

China, India vow to step up global coordination

China, India vow to step up global coordination

Top officials held strategic talks as part of an annual dialogue in Beijing.

Nigeria blast kills scores

Nigeria blast kills scores

The explosion killed and wounded more than 210 people, destroyed 16 buses, 24 minibuses and dozens of parked cars.

EU, Russia stocks fall on Ukraine tension

EU, Russia stocks fall on Ukraine tension

German DAX had fallen by 0.89 per cent, the French CAC 40 by 0.91 per cent and London’s FTSE 100 by 0.70 per cent.

China-India 6th Strategic Dialogue begins today

China-India 6th Strategic Dialogue begins today

The two Asian giants are slated to hold joint defence exercises in India later this year.