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Putin, Saudi prince seek more efforts to end Iran war

MOSCOW, Apr 02 (AFP): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called for intensifying political and diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Facing isolation from the West after sending troops to Ukraine, Putin has sought to strengthen partnerships in...

Macron heads to S Korea after Japan visit

TOKYO, Apr02 (AFP): French President Emmanuel Macron left Japan on Thursday bound for fellow US ally South Korea, a day after praising Europe's "predictability" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump over the Iran war.In Japan, Macron signed a roadmap on critical minerals and defence cooperation and on Thursday held...

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end conflict

ISLAMABAD/KABUL, Apr 02 (Reuters): Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to try to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbours since Taliban returned to power in 2021, both sides said on Thursday. Senior officials from both countries are meeting in the northwestern Chinese city of Urumqi...

Major earthquake in Indonesia kills one, sparks panic

MANADO, Apr 02 (AFP): A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and sending people running into the streets in panic.The early-morning tremor in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups triggered waves up to 75 centimetres...

Sweden to invest $900m to boost drone defence

STOCKHOLM, Apr 02 (AFP): Sweden's government announced Thursday that it was investing more than $900 million in air and drone defence capabilities.The investment would cover multiple systems, such as radar and anti-aircraft weapons systems as well as electronic warfare platforms.The 8.7 billion kronor ($916 million) package accounted for more than...

Indian painting sells for record $17.9 million

MUMBAI, Apr 02 (AFP): An Indian oil painting by celebrated 19th century artist Raja Ravi Varma has sold for a record $17.9 million at auction in Mumbai, the highest price ever paid for a modern Indian artwork.Mumbai-based auction house Saffronart said the painting, "Yashoda and Krishna", depicting the Hindu god...