On DPRK, "We have to find a dialogue. It's not easy but that's the way it has to be" says @SwedishPM "It's a very dangerous situation and we need all to be very concerned"

"We've been working on North Korea. Sweden has somewhat of a relationship with North Korea" says @POTUS

Koreas president Moon to meet party leaders over outcome of inter-Korean talks

Q: What do you owe this recent openness (by the DPRK) to talk? @POTUS: "Me."

"The sanctions (on DPRK) have been very, very strong and biting." says @POTUS

His country "will do whatever we can" for dialogue with the DPRK, @SwedishPM. "I believe that they trust us. We're a non-aligned country."

"We remain determined to achieve a denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, and there's been a lot of news on that today" says @POTUS "Hopefully it's positive. Hopefully it leads to a positive result"

Asked if he considers events in North Korea a breakthrough, President Trump says: "Well, I hope so. I want to see what happens."

Tillerson, in speech on U.S. Africa policy today, slams Chinese development practices on the continent

[email protected]: "We have come certainly a long way, at least rhetorically, with North Korea."

Nazarbayev says that it's impossible to restore Soviet Union

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 158km WSW of Kuripan, Indonesia

U.S. intelligence chief warns of China spending to boost influence

"There's engagement periodically" with China in Djibouti, per @USAfricaCommand's Gen. Waldhauser, but adds "We are taking significant steps on the counterintelligence side so that we have all the defenses that we need"

China calls for fair, objective view of China-Africa cooperation: FM spokesperson

[email protected]: US ready to 'go hard' after North Korea says it's willing to give up nuclear weapons

U.S. director of national intelligence coats says on reported North Korea offer of talks "hope springs eternal," but need to learn more before making assessment

Trump on North Korea: U.S. is ready to go hard in 'either direction'

Trump says 'possible progress' in talks with North Korea

[email protected]: Possible progress being made in talks with North Korea. For the first time in many years, a serious effort is being made by all parties concerned. The World is watching and waiting. May be false hope, but the U.S. is ready to go hard in either direction.

A statue of Vladimir Lenin brought down at Sabroom Motor Stand in Tripura

Jammu And Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti held a review meeting in Srinagar over the security and law and order situation in the state

Xi congratulates Armen Sarkissian on being elected as president of Armenia

Trump on North Korea: We will see what happens

Govt urges every citizen of Sri Lanka to desist from falling prey to such hate and misinformation campaigns. As a country that had suffered by acts of violence for nearly 3 decades, we as a nation should desist from repetition of such: Director General of Sri Lanka Govt Info Dept

Sri Lanka govt also condemns hate and mischievous misinformation campaigns carried out by some, especially social media targeting Muslim community in particular and others as well, with the clear objective of creating disharmony among communities and inciting violence: Sudarshana Gunawardhana

Govt of Sri Lanka strongly condemns recent sporadic incidents of violence sparked off in Ampara and Digana, creating communal disharmony, where some places of worship, residences and businesses have been damaged: Sudarshana Gunawardhana, Director General of Govt Information Dept

President Duterte: "Di nga ako maniwala sa nanay ko, sa kanila pa? Putang ina 'yan, buwisit kayo."

Fire razes residential area in Quezon City

Japanese volcano Shinmoedake featured in a 1960s James Bond movie begins erupting, prompting the cancellation of flights to and from a nearby airport

Philippines President Duterte eyes declaring state of calamity in Boracay

Delhi: P Chidambaram arrives at his residence

Iraqi Ambassador received Pakistani Ambassador in Amman, Jordan

Karti Chidambaram brought to CBI Headquarters in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of France Emmanuel Macron to visit Varanasi on March 12th

North Korea told South Korea that it would freeze its nuclear and missile testing "while dialogue is ongoing", South Korea's special envoy to North Korea said Tuesday.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 7km ESE of Imam Sahib, Afghanistan

Kim Jong-un says North Korea is willing to start talks with the U.S. on giving up its nuclear weapons, South Korea says

North Korea leader expresses understanding about South Korea-U.S. military drills: Seoul

North Korea leader expresses willingness to have talks with U.S. on denuclearization

North Korea open to denuclearize if the government's safety is guaranteed, South Korea says

DPRK pledges not to use nuclear or conventional weapons against the South Korea - reports

Koreas agree to hold third summit in April, reaffirm resolve to denuclearize

Leaders of two Koreas to open communication hotline: Seoul

North Korea pledges not to use nuclear or conventional weapons against South Korea: Blue House

Japan urges U.S. to shun steel tariffs but makes no threats

Members of Buddhist community hold protest outside Police station in Kandy, Sri Lanka, demanding the release of Buddhists those who were arrested in the riot

Five killed in bunkhouse collapse in Cebu City

President Duterte: "As far as I'm concerned, no talks, no ceasefire, work it out. If you can have it, fine, show it to me, maybe I will reconsider."

Gunmen on motorcycle kill 2 in Camarines Sur

South Korean presidential envoys return after meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

KCNA: "The dark clouds of a nuclear war still hang heavily over the earth due to the U.S. invariable aggression ambition and nuclear war moves aimed at putting the world under its domination by force. As a result, humankind is still exposed to the danger."

Moon's special envoys return home after unprecedented meeting with North Korean leader

Gujarat: Updated visuals of the truck that killed 26 people and injured 12 people after falling into a drain in Bhavnagar

Indonesia blocks online-blogging site Tumblr over porn

Japan's navy appoints first woman to command warship squadron

Netanyahu: Saudi Arabia has given Indian Airways permission to fly over the kingdom on its way to Israel

KCNA: "No matter how desperately the Japanese reactionaries may try, they can never gratify their reckless ambition for putting Korea under their control and achieving the old dream of the 'Greater East-Asia Co-prosperity Sphere'."

Duterte: I'm building strong Philippines National Policeand Army to counter militants

Duterte: I tell soldiers do not owe your loyalty to me. You stick to the flag. That is your real master

Duterte: If federalism is up by 2020, I will step down

Bangladesh Islamic school burns students' mobile phones

North Korea makes 'agreement' with South Korea after historic meeting - KCNA

Duterte: Do not destroy the young of my country because I will really kill you. Shabu and drugs will not prosper by single proprietorship.

Maharashtra: A car caught fire on Western Express Highway in Mumbai, fire being doused

Duterte: War on drugs will continue for the rest of my term

Indonesia president wants to wrap up Freeport talks by end-April

Duterte: No government transaction ever reached Malacañang

Duterte to officials: You can enjoy perks, but not overdo things

Duterte: I suppose that by now directors enjoy the perks. You are allowed to enjoy the perks but do not overdo things.

Duterte: I do not fire people simply because they support the other side

Duterte to corrupt officials: Just go out silently

Duterte: I do not oppress people. I do not fire people just because they are supporting the other side. In the first place nanalo na ako.

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency for 10 days to maintain law following riots

No change in Pakistan behaviour, says US Official

Duterte: We are improving the lives of the Filipinos, but there are many forces also pulling us down

Japanese 'James Bond' volcano shoots to thrill

China defends hike in military spending as proportionate and low

A South Korean governor who was seen as a leading presidential contender resigns after his secretary publicly accused him of raping her, making him the highest-profile South Korean man taken down by the MeToo movement

Myanmar's 'ethnic cleansing' of Rohingya continues, U.N. rights official says

Philippines Supreme Court gives Sereno 10 days to respond to petition to oust her

South Korea braces for military cost-sharing talks with U.S.

Crater of Shinmoedake volcano this morning, an angry cauldron of explosions and vigorous gas venting

At least 28 killed in Gujarat after truck falls into drain

Latest U.S. sanctions on North Korea likely to help peacefully resolve nuclear problem: official

Koreas prosecution asks ex-President Lee to appear for questioning next week

Moon stresses need for dialogue with North Korea and strong defense

South Korean, Indonesian financial regulators agree to forge closer ties

North Korea leader wants to advance Korea ties, makes agreement with South: KCNA

KCNA: "A birthrate of south Korea, which has already reached an all-time low in the world, is becoming more deplorableattributedto the sharp decrease in marriage, the young joblessness hitting an all time-low and sky-rocketing housing rent."

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 150km ENE of Bitung, Indonesia

KCNA: "The talk between the Supreme Leader and the delegation of the special envoy of President Moon Jae In took place in a compatriotic and sincere atmosphere."

KCNA: "Hearing the intention of President Moon Jae In for a summit from the special envoy of the south side, he exchanged views and made a satisfactory agreement. He gave the important instruction to the relevant field to rapidly take practical steps for it."

KCNA: Kim Jong Un "had an openhearted talk with the party of the special envoy delegation of the south side over the issues arising in actively improving the north-south relations and ensuring peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula."

KCNA: Kim Jong Un "said that it is natural to be glad at the auspicious event of the fellow countrymen of the same blood and help it. The Winter Olympics served as a very important occasion in demonstrating the stamina and prestige of our nation at home and abroad, he added."

KCNA: "The members of the special envoy delegation thanked the Supreme Leader for dispatching the high-level delegation and various large-scale delegations with the 23rd Winter Olympics as a momentum so that they were held successfully."

KCNA: "Shaking hands of the special envoy and his party one by one, the respected Supreme Leader warmly welcomed them on their visit to Pyongyang. Jong Ui Yong courteously handed over the personal letter of Moon Jae In to the Supreme Leader."

KCNA: "Attendingwere Kim Yong Chol, vice-chairman of the Central Committee of the WPK; Kim Yo Jong, first vice department director of the Central Committee of the WPK; and officials concerned. The dinner proceeded in a warm atmosphere overflowing with compatriotic feelings."

KCNA: "At the dinner hall, the Supreme Leader, together with his wife Ri Sol Ju, warmly greeted Jong Ui Yong, chief of the State Security Office of Chongwadae who is the special envoy of President Moon Jae In; So Hun, director of the National Intelligence Service"

KCNA: "Respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong UnMonday hosted a dinner for the members of the delegation of the special envoy of the south Korean president on a visit to Pyongyang."

South Korean envoys held more than four hour dinner with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, per presidential Blue House.

US State Department gives nod to sale of MK15 CIWS baseline 1>2 conversion kits for Japan.

Japan aluminium industry wants U.S. to scrap plan on tariffs

North Korea leader receives Moon's letter, exchanges views over Moon's intentions: KCNA

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says it is his firm will to advance North-South relations, write new history of unification - North Korean state media

China says it will spend 8.1 percent more than last year on modernizing its military, making it the country's largest spending increase in 3 years

Kudti - 1 bus and 2 other vehicles torched, 1 civilian killed by Naxals

U.S. sanctions North Korea over use of chemical weapons

Trump: "I don't think you're gonna have a trade war."

Trump: "The biggest problem is China."

Trade officials say World Trade Organisation members from around the world including the European Union, Mexico, Japan and Canada have expressed very strong concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports

Pakistan National Accountability Bureau approves inquiry against KP govt official for abuse of official authority in case involving use of govt helicopters by PTI chairman Imran Khan

Nepal PM, Army Chief gives red carpet welcome to Pakistani PM upon arrival at Army pavilion

[email protected] journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have been imprisoned for nearly three months in Myanmar

Waqas, operation commander of JeM, eliminated in Awantipora. He was mastermind behind several terrorist attacks on security forces including Sunjuwan attack. Weapons and incriminating materials like IED preparation material recovered. He is a foreign terrorist: SP Pani, Inspector General of Kashmir

Top Jaish Commander Mufti Waqas killed by security forces in Awantipora area of South Kashmir. Waqas in a video had threatened suicide fidayeen attacks in Kashmir

Alleged Maute sub-leader arrested in Manila

One Jaish-e-Mohammed militant killed in an encounter with 50 RR and Jammu And Kashmir Police in Pulwama's Lethpora

Protests as Myanmar parliament debates new curbs on demonstrations

Trump says steel and aluminum tariffs 'will only come off if new and fair NAFTA agreement is signed'

Two robbers arrested, one of them shot at in an encounter with Police in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram. One policeman also injured

Germany to start work on trade, China, Syria war: Merkel

President Duterte swears into office newly elected Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Ricky Vargas and POC chairman Bambol Tolentino on Monday at the Malacañan Palace

Jharkhand: Arms, belonging to Naxals, recovered in a joint operation by 203 CoBRA and state Police in Giridih

Macron, Modi to inaugurate solar plant in Mirzapur, visit Varanasi

Man shot dead in Alcantara town

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrives at Nepal on two days visit. The Prime Minister was received by Minister for Finance Nepal Mr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.