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Why China's decades-long ambition to green the desert could run dry

France, April 19 -- The Taklamakan, in the vast Xinjiang region, is one of the driest deserts on Earth. Surrounded by mountains that block humid air, it has long been hostile to plant life. China lau... Read More


JD Vance to lead Iran talks in Islamabad despite security concerns raised by Trump

New Delhi, April 19 -- The White House confirmed that US Vice President JD Vance will lead the American delegation for upcoming talks with Iran in Islamabad, reversing earlier remarks by President Don... Read More


US-Iran talks: JD Vance confirmed to lead talks in Islamabad after mixed signals from Trump

New Delhi, April 19 -- The White House confirmed that US Vice President JD Vance will lead the American delegation for upcoming talks with Iran in Islamabad, reversing earlier remarks by President Don... Read More


Indonesia raises non-subsidized LPG prices up to 18 percent

Jakarta, April 19 -- The Indonesian government, through state-run oil and gas firm Pertamina, raised the prices of non-subsidized LPG products, increasing 12 kilogram cylinders by 18.75 percent from R... Read More


LPG cylinder price on 19 April: Domestic and commercial gas rates in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata today

New Delhi, April 19 -- LPG cylinder price today, 19 April: The impact of volatility in global oil prices trickled down to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder rates across India. Last month, 14.2 kg... Read More


Who is Dinesh Trivedi? BJP leader, former minister named next envoy to Bangladesh

India, April 19 -- Former union minister and BJP leader Dinesh Trivedi has been named India's next envoy to Bangladesh as the two neighbours look to reset ties. As a first political appointee in the ... Read More


Dhaka looks for regional breakthrough after achieving peace at home: Khalilur Rahman

Dhaka, April 19 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said Bangladesh achieved peace in society following the Uprising of 2024 and they are strongly advocating a 'much closer and well-functioning... Read More


JD out in cold, not quite? Vance may go for talks with Iran while Trump says many things at once

India, April 19 -- Confusion ensued over whether or not US Vice President JD Vance will lead a delegation for a second round talks with Iran in Pakistan, as President Donald Trump said "no" at first o... Read More


'Things changed': Vance to go to Pakistan for Iran talks after Trump says 'no' first

India, April 19 -- After some confusion caused by his boss, US Vice President JD Vance will indeed lead a delegation for a second round talks with Iran in Pakistan, the White House has said. This was ... Read More


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Germany to boost defence ties; first visit in 7 years

New Delhi, April 19 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Germany from April 21 to 23 to further strengthen the strategic defence partnership between the two countries,... Read More