A US congressional report released on Wednesday called for sanctions against China over human rights abuses, and for US officials to keep rights concerns in mind during dealings with Beijing, including trade negotiations.

US congressional study urges sanctions on China over 'crimes against humanity'

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud arrived here on Thursday on a maiden visit to Pakistan. The newly-appointed minister was received by his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi at the airport.

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to thank Imran for pulling out of Malaysia summit

Political clearance would have to be sought by those invited by Pakistan to the inaugural ceremony of the Kartarpur corridor, Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan invited Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu to the inauguration.

Pakistan invitees to Kartarpur corridor inaugural ceremony will have to seek political clearance: Ministry of External Affairs

China's top diplomat Wang Yi said maritime problems involving Vietnam should not interfere with bilateral relations, according to a report released by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Vietnam 'maritime problems' should not impinge on bilateral ties: China

Rohingya refugees of different faiths, currently living in Bangladesh, expressed their unwillingness to return to Myanmar on Monday unless certain demands are met upon their return. These comments were made after a delegation from Myanmar led by permanent secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Myint Thu, met with Rohingya leaders on Sunday in an effort to reignite repatriation talks, following a rejected offer made last October.

Rohingya of different faiths contemplate return but not without citizenship and security

The government of Pakistan is now considering asking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to approach the US government for Husain Haqqani's extradition after the second refusal by the Interpol.

Interpol turns down Pakistan's demand of action against ex-envoy Husain Haqqani

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday firmly opposed the arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer in Vancouver, Canada and urged an immediate release of her.

China urges immediate release of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou 

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday the United States had yet to provide any evidence Moscow was in breach of a landmark arms control treaty, but said it was ready to keep discussing the matter with Washington.

US has no evidence to prove breach of nuclear treaty: Russia

Interpol demanded an official "clarification" from China on the whereabouts of its missing police chief Saturday, after reports said he was detained for questioning on arrival in his homeland.

Interpol demands China 'clarification' on missing chief

The foreign ministry has not decided on the date for issuing the new passports.

Government's move to issue orange-jacketed passports for migrants irks Rahul Gandhi 