Section: The Frontier Post (Pakistan)
Russia, China to show united front at economic forum
MOSCOW (AFP): Chinese President Xi Jinping appears Friday as a guest of honour at Russia’s showcase economic forum, as the two neighbours present a united front in the face of shared troubles with the US. Xi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for a three-day visit with Vladimir Putin and described the Russian leader as his “best friend” during...
Federer reaches French Open fourth round, Pliskova out
PARIS (Agencies): Roger Federer became the oldest man to reach the French Open fourth round in 47 years on Friday by winning his record 400th Grand Slam match in straight sets against Norwegian Casper Ruud, while women’s second seed Karolina Pliskova was dumped out. The 37-year-old Federer, playing at Roland Garros for the first time since...
Nadal, Muguruza post straight-set wins at French Open
PARIS (Agencies): Another German qualifier named Yannick, another easy win for Rafael Nadal. Chasing a record-extending 12th title at the French Open, Nadal posted a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win over Yannick Maden on Wednesday to reach the third round of the clay-court Grand Slam. Nadal lost only six games in the first round against Yannick Hanfmann. He was...
Russia welcomes Iran non aggression move in Gulf
Monitoring Desk MOSCOW: Russia hailed on Monday an Iranian initiative to conclude a non-aggression pact with the Persian Gulf countries. This step can ease tensions in the region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, speaking at a news conference in Moscow, following the meeting with his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla. “To...
Sri Lanka tourism suffers after deadly terrorist attack
Monitoring Desk COLOMBO: The deadly bombings that struck Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday have led many foreign visitors to stay away from the island nation. The Lonely Planet travel guide named Sri Lanka as its top nation for travelers in 2019. The country is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, wildlife and parks. But on April 21, more...
Russia might regain voting rights in Council of Europe
HELSINKI (AA): Russia may regain voting right in the Council of Europe (COE), the organization said Friday. “All member states should be entitled to participate on an equal basis in the Committee of Ministers and in the Parliamentary Assembly, the two statutory organs of the Council of Europe,” according to a declaration adopted by the COE...
No need for plan B against US sanctions: Nord Stream 2
BERLIN (AA): The Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project is in full compliance with the rule of law and does not need a plan B against any potential U.S. sanctions, the project spokesman told Anadolu Agency on Monday in Berlin. “We are at ease,” regarding the project, Jens D. Mueller, project spokesperson told Anadolu Agency on Monday in...
Golden hour of Ukrainian democracy: Rise of ‘people’s servant’
ISTANBUL (AA): Volodymyr Zelensky is not a fictional president in a comedy show anymore. The night of April 21 showed to the world that the people of Ukraine can say “no” to someone they do not approve of anymore and open a way to the young and promising generation. President-elect of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, formerly an actor and a comedian,...
Pompeo heads to Russia as US diplomacy turns haphazard
MOSCOW (AFP): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is heading to Russia with an unusual and thankless task — standing firm against the rival power even as his boss, President Donald Trump, reaches out to reconcile. Pompeo will meet with Putin on Tuesday in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, in the highest-level US engagement with the Russian leader...
Trump campaign aide tweets ‘fake’ video to assail Omar
WASHINGTON (AA): A senior aide to U.S. President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign used a “fake” video to attack Muslim congresswoman Ilhan Omar, according to a recent report. “650 Rockets being fired into Israel from Gaza in an attempt to overwhelm Israels Iron Dome: 173 intercepts, 4 people killed, and 28 wounded. What is @IlhanMN...
