Washington: Applauding India's key role in Afghanistan, the US says that New Delhi is helpful in providing training to the security forces of the war-torn country to help improve the situation there.
Islamabad: The Pakistan Army is ready to address US concerns on the Haqqani network but has no intention of going after the militants in North Waziristan tribal region where the Taliban faction has its headquarters, according to a media report.
Cairo: At least 17 people, including three soldiers are killed and several injured after Coptic Christians protesting over an attack on a church clash with security forces in the Egyptian capital, prompting violence and protest to spread to other parts of the country.
Washington: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton proposes a "strong, constructive" relationship between India, China and the US to solve "pressing issues" of the 21st century.
Cairo: Egyptian military rulers impose a curfew in Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square area after 25 people, including three soldiers, were killed and 170 injured in the clashes between Coptic Christians and security forces here.
Colombo: Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai meets Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and raises the issue of frequent attacks on fishermen from Tamil Nadu during his talks with authorities here underlining that there is no room for violence.
United Nations: In provocative comments, Pakistan claims that Jammu and Kashmir has never been an "integral part" of India and seeks a UN-led plebiscite to determine the will of the Kashmiri people, evoking an angry rebuttal by India which terms the remarks as "unwarranted".
London/New Delhi: UK says that many Indian students affected by the closure of a business school in London will be accommodated in other colleges even as India asserts that it will do "everything possible" to ensure that its students are not adversely impacted.
United Nations: Iran expresses "outrage" over US allegations of a plan to kill the Saudi ambassador to Washington, saying the claims are "politically-motivated" American "evil plot", in a complaint sent to the UN chief.
Islamabad: Pakistan decides in principle to grant Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar says.
Punakha: The picturesque kingdom of Bhutan erupts in joy to welcome its new Queen as its 'Prince Charming' King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck marries his childhood sweetheart and commoner Jetsun Pema in a traditional Buddhist ceremony at an imposing monastic fortress here.
Washington: Expressing "frustration" over Pakistan's double-game in Afghanistan, the US says that Islamabad "has to be part of the solution, or they will continue to be part of the problem" in the war-torn country.
Washington: Minister for Human Resources Development Kapil Sibal says the "purposeful dialogue" at the India-US education summit would open doors for greater collaboration between higher education institutes but India will be careful to ensure no "fly by night operators" set up shop in the country.
Thimphu: Bhutan's picturesque capital is soaked in the colour of festivities as it gears up to give a rapturous welcome to the country's newly-wed Royal Couple who are set to join their subjects in a spectacular celebration of their wedding.
