Xi calls for China, US to be ‘partners not rivals’ as high-stakes talks with Trump kick off in Beijing – World
China’s Xi Jinping called for Washington and Beijing to be “partners not rivals” as two days of talks with US President Donald Trump kicked off on Thursday. The day began with Xi welcoming US President Trump with a handshake at the opulent Great Hall of the People. Accompanied by Trump, Xi shook hands with several […]
Xi calls for China, US to be ‘partners not rivals’ as high-stakes talks with Trump begin in Beijing – World
China’s Xi Jinping called for Washington and Beijing to be “partners not rivals” as two days of talks with US President Donald Trump kicked off on Thursday. The day began with Xi welcoming US President Trump with a handshake at the opulent Great Hall of the People. Accompanied by Trump, Xi shook hands with several […]
Netanyahu’s rivals are joining forces. Can they shift Israel’s security policy? – World
Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top rivals announced they would join forces in an upcoming election to oust his coalition government, with a focus mainly on domestic issues such as military conscription for the ultra-Orthodox. But on issues like Iran, Gaza and Lebanon, the joint party led by right-wing Naftali Bennett and centrist […]
PPP sets sight on all 12 Senate seats from Sindh as rivals in disarray – Pakistan
• Murad opines ‘secret ballot’ allows MPAs to vote on their own• MQM-P endorses Faisal Vawda’s candidature• Talks with Muttahida possible, says Ghani KARACHI: While the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) is facing serious issues over distribution of party tickets for the April 2 Senate elections, the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is eyeing on all […]
Rivals in agreement on judicial probes into thorny issues – Pakistan
• Bilawal endorses PTI call for inquiry into May 9; PTI-backed MNAs suggest investigation into alleged rigging, cipher issue• Speaker intervenes after opposition riled up by PPP chief’s remarks ISLAMABAD: Amidst fiery speeches, the National Assembly on Monday witnessed a glimmer of hope as members sitting on the opposition and treasury benches seemed to find […]
Subianto claims ‘victory’ as rivals await results in Indonesia election – World
Presidential candidate and Indonesia’s defence minister Prabowo Subianto (left) and vice presidential candidate Gibran Rakabuming Raka wave to supporters from a car.—AFP JAKARTA: Former general Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election on Wednesday as preliminary results put him well ahead of his two rivals to lead Southeast Asia’s biggest economy. Polls have long […]
Maryam lambasts rivals in fiery Khanewal speech – Pakistan
LAHORE: In a hard-hitting speech at an election rally in Khanewal on Friday, PML-N chief organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif challenged her political opponents over their claims of not having a level playing field. “Those who demand a level playing field should come and compete and not run away,” she said while addressing the rally. She […]