2019: The year in photos

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top images of 2019. Together these tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak,......

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Ahead of the G-20 summit in Osaka this week, Xi has reasserted China's role as a global player, points out Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un......

When can we expect a 2nd Trump-Kim summit?

'Xi Jinping is keen that the second Trump-Kim summit happens soonest.''Kim is reported to have told Xi that he expects to achieve a result from a second summit that the international community......

Is Kim Jong Un under threat from his army?

'Hardliners who are against denuclearisation may be working secretly on North Korea's nuclear activities, despite official claims that dismantling its nuclear arsenal has already begun.''Does it......

Indian MNCs are shaking up the world

Like other rural residents of southern Mississippi, Jamie Lucenberg, 35, faced a huge cleanup job last fall in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. He needed a tractor fast to clear debris and trees from......

Hyundai opens $1.1 bn plant in Alabama

South Korean auto giant Hyundai has inaugurated its first $1.1 billion factory in the North American market.The Alabama factory, the first in the US for the South Korean company is "the latest in a......

Incheon ready to showcase cream of Asian sports

Rejepgeldy Nurmammedow (right), Head of Government of Ashghabat city, Turkmenistan, the next host city of Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games waves OCA flag with other delegates. Photograph: Chung......