Mr Trump became the first sitting US president to cross into North Korea after meeting Mr Kim at the demilitarised zone (DMZ). Critics have dismissed it as pure political theatre, but others say it could set the scene for future talks.

Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un makes history at Korean Border

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to visit the US from July 20 during which he would have his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump, a media report said on Saturday. The

Pak PM to undertake maiden trip to US

Only four short months after President Donald Trump and North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un parted on civil terms following a no-deal summit in Hanoi, Trump tweeted an invitation to Kim to shake hands at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing North and South Korea during Trump’s visit to South Korea.

Big diplomatic moment for US and North Korea

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A historical handshake: Trump-kim meets at Korean border

Suresh Prabhu, PM Modi's sherpa at G20 summit in Japan: India under the leadership of PM Modi has been championing that we need anti-corruption measures at global level. So, fight against corruption should be done by all #G20 countries by combating foreign bribery.

India's Sherpa At G20 Osaka Summit, Suresh Prabhu Briefs Media

Chinese President Xi Jinping recalls 'Ping-Pong' Diplomacy. Xi said, ''The small ball played a big role in moving world events.Xi upholds the cooperation over confrontation. U.S President Donald Trump said that He loves the Chinese Culture. Watch this video to know more.

No new U.S tariffs on Chinese products

PM Modi meet the President of Chile, Sebastian Pinera. He also meets the Prime Minister of Singapore. PM Modi highlights their Mudra Scheme, Education scheme at G20. Watch this video to know more.

G20 Summit Day 2: Big Bilateral between India & Turkey

MEA briefing on PM Modi's bilaterals on day 2 of G20 Summit. Mr. Raveesh Kumar, Spokesperson of MEA gives all the details. Watch this video to know more.

MEA briefing on PM Modi's bilaterals on day 2 of G20 Summit

Leaders will try to negotiate a way out of the trade war. Reports says 2 sides have already reached tentative agreements. It's a big bilateral meet on the sidelines of G20 summit. Watch this video to know more.

G20 Summit Day 2: Xi maps the history of U.S-China ties

Australian PM Scott Morrison tweets a selfie with PM Modi. He praised him using Hinglish language. Watch this video to know more.

Australian PM tweets a selfie with PM Modi, Praised him in Hindi

US President Doanld Trump said US-China bilateral can be a very productive meeting. He also said, ''We can do something truly monumental''. US has imposed tariffs on $250 Bn of Chinese imports. China has also imposed retaliatory tariffs on Washington. Watch this video to know more.

G20 Summit Day 2: Xi Upholds Cooperation Over Confrontation

The United States will put sanctions on any country that imports <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vienna-meeting-is-last-chance-to-save-2015-nuclear-deal-iran-warns-231545">Iranian oil</a>, and no exemptions are currently in place, US special envoy for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-judges-progress-made-at-nuclear-meeting-but-still-not-enough-231350">Iran </a>said in London on Friday.

Quoting Brian Hook, Russia Today reported that the remarks came after Washington announced new sanctions directly targeting the Iranian leadership on Monday, in which the Trump administration said it will enforce penalties on those who violate previous restrictions as well.

"We will sanction any imports of Iranian crude oil... There are right now no oil waivers in place," Hook said when asked about continued sales of Iranian crude in Asia.

Waivers had previously been in place allowing for several countries, reliant on importing Iranian oil, to continue buying it in spite of sanctions.

Hook explicitly mentioned reports that Iran`s largest buyer, China, has received at least one shipment since its sanctions waiver was revoked, reiterating: "We will sanction any illicit purchases of Iranian crude oil."

China has been highly critical of the decision to cancel the waivers, and they are not the only ones opposed to Washington`s obstinate measures in the international community.

The European Union continues to make accommodating efforts in order to convince Iran to keep adhering to the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal, despite the US` unceremonious withdrawal.

The EU is expected to announce a multi-million dollar credit line to help ease trade next week.

Although the recent outbreak of hostilities began with US President Donald Trump`s decision to pull out of the deal last year, Hook told reporters that it was Iran who had "rejected diplomacy too many times."

In addition, Tehran`s threat to increase the output of low enriched uranium, breaching the stockpile limit mandated under the nuclear deal in retaliation to the US approach, further triggered Washington to obstruct Iranian oil exports amid heightened the tension between the two countries.

The United States will put sanctions on any country that imports Iranian oil, and no exemptions are currently in place, US special envoy for Iran said in London on Friday.

The United States will put sanctions on any country that imports Iranian oil, and no exemptions are currently in place, US special envoy for Iran said in London on Friday. Quoting Brian Hook, Russia Today reported that the remarks came after Washington announced new sanctions directly targeting the Iranian leadership on Monday, in which the Trump administration said it will enforce penalties on those who violate previous restrictions as well. "We will sanction any imports of Iranian crude oil... There are right now no oil waivers in place," Hook said when asked about continued sales of Iranian crude in Asia. Waivers had previously been in place allowing for several countries, reliant on importing Iranian oil, to continue buying it in spite of sanctions. Hook explicitly mentioned reports that Iran`s largest buyer, China, has received at least one shipment since its sanctions waiver was revoked, reiterating: "We will sanction any illicit purchases of Iranian crude oil." China has been highly critical of the decision to cancel the waivers, and they are not the only ones opposed to Washington`s obstinate measures in the international community. The European Union continues to make accommodating efforts in order to convince Iran to keep adhering to the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal, despite the US` unceremonious withdrawal. The EU is expected to announce a multi-million dollar credit line to help ease trade next week. Although the recent outbreak of hostilities began with US President Donald Trump`s decision to pull out of the deal last year, Hook told reporters that it was Iran who had "rejected diplomacy too many times." In addition, Tehran`s threat to increase the output of low enriched uranium, breaching the stockpile limit mandated under the nuclear deal in retaliation to the US approach, further triggered Washington to obstruct Iranian oil exports amid heightened the tension between the two countries.

US will sanction any country that buys oil from Iran, says special envoy

In an effort to steady his presidential campaign, former Vice President Joe Biden engaged in some furious damage control on Friday, a day after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-goes-after-biden-on-race-in-us-presidential-debate-231096">rival candidate Kamala Harris</a> hurt him in the most dramatic clash so far of the 2020 election campaign.

Addressing an African-American advocacy group in Chicago, Biden defended his record, saying he had a "lifetime commitment to civil rights".&nbsp;

At the Democratic debate in Miami on Thursday, Harris, a black US senator from California, tore into Biden for opposing mandatory school busing in the 1970s and for his cooperation with segregationists while he was a young senator.

Biden`s defensive and sometimes faltering response was viewed as a blow to his status as the Democratic race`s front-runner. He has consistently held a significant lead in public opinion polls since he entered the race in April.

The contentious back-and-forth also appeared to give Harris a boost when her campaign badly needed it, resulting in a crush of media attention, a fundraising surge, and a bevy of new endorsements.

On Friday, Biden spoke to the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the African-American advocacy group founded by the Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago.

Before reading his prepared remarks, Biden told the crowd the debate format was insufficient for him to detail his decades-long work to promote racial equality, first as a US senator and then as vice president to Barack Obama, the nation`s first black president.&nbsp;

“We all know that 30 seconds to 60 seconds on a campaign debate exchange can’t do justice to a lifetime commitment to civil rights,” Biden said.&nbsp;

Biden was introduced by Jackson, the longtime civil-rights leader and former presidential candidate, who said Biden has “the stuff it takes to make America better.”

During his remarks, Biden turned to Jackson and said, “I know and you know I fought my heart out to ensure that civil rights, and voting rights, equal rights are enforced everywhere.”&nbsp;

Biden disputed Harris’ contention that he opposed busing, the controversial practice of transporting students to schools within or outside their school districts as a remedy for discrimination, in the 1970s, saying that he supported voluntary efforts for school districts to desegregate.&nbsp;

He reaffirmed his support for the federal government’s power to address civil-rights abuses, and talked up Obama`s accomplishments on criminal-justice reform, arguing that many of them have been overlooked.&nbsp;

"I’m tired of hearing about what he didn`t do," Biden told the crowd. "This man had a backbone like a ramrod."&nbsp;

Harris’ campaign on Friday rolled out new endorsements in key early voting states such as Iowa, South Carolina and California and said it had enjoyed one of its best fundraising days of her candidacy.&nbsp;

Speaking to reporters outside the US Capitol in Washington on Friday, Harris said, “I think we covered a lot of issues, and I’m looking forward to the next (debate).”&nbsp;

Asked if she thought Biden had responded adequately to her discussion of his comments on his work with segregationists, Harris said, “He said what he felt.”

One step back

But Harris, too, was doing some cleanup. Early on Friday, she backtracked from her apparent support at the debate for eliminating private health insurance in favour of a government-sponsored Medicare-for-All plan.

Harris told MSNBC she had misunderstood the question and said her plan would allow for private insurance as supplemental coverage to Medicare. 
The clarification amplified concerns by some progressives that Harris is overly opportunistic.&nbsp;

“I’m glad she called out Biden, but it doesn’t allay my concerns about her authenticity,” said a top California Democratic official, who requested anonymity in order to speak frankly.&nbsp;

"You never really know what she really believes or what she is about,” the official said.

Biden campaign officials publicly and privately downplayed the flap with Harris as an example of a trailing candidate trying to draw attention.&nbsp;

“People were going to take swings at him, trying to create a moment, trying to score their points," said Kate Bedingfield, Biden`s communications director.

They also noted that Biden has appeared to be in trouble before, specifically about the controversy over unwanted touching of women and his remarks about working with segregationist senators, and each time, the depth of his support remained intact.&nbsp;

As Biden himself has said, he does not expect to simply waltz to the nomination, and his campaign has stressed there are several more debates to come before the nominating contests.

The polling gap between Biden and Harris was immense going into the debate. According to Real Clear Politics, Biden held a 25-percentage-point lead over Harris nationally. And he has led in every early voting state.

Rodell Mollineau, a Democratic consultant and once a top aide to former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, said Biden is fortunate his debate struggles occurred early in the nominating process.

"There`s time for any candidate to course-correct," he said. However, Mollineau said, Biden`s campaign must view Harris` attack as "more than a warning shot."

"It does not get any easier from here, so he has to be prepared," he said.

In an effort to steady his presidential campaign, former Vice President Joe Biden engaged in some furious damage control on Friday, a day after rival candidate Kamala Harris hurt him in the most dramatic clash so far of the 2020 election campaign.

In an effort to steady his presidential campaign, former Vice President Joe Biden engaged in some furious damage control on Friday, a day after rival candidate Kamala Harris hurt him in the most dramatic clash so far of the 2020 election campaign. Addressing an African-American advocacy group in Chicago, Biden defended his record, saying he had a "lifetime commitment to civil rights". At the Democratic debate in Miami on Thursday, Harris, a black US senator from California, tore into Biden for opposing mandatory school busing in the 1970s and for his cooperation with segregationists while he was a young senator. Biden`s defensive and sometimes faltering response was viewed as a blow to his status as the Democratic race`s front-runner. He has consistently held a significant lead in public opinion polls since he entered the race in April. The contentious back-and-forth also appeared to give Harris a boost when her campaign badly needed it, resulting in a crush of media attention, a fundraising surge, and a bevy of new endorsements. On Friday, Biden spoke to the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the African-American advocacy group founded by the Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago. Before reading his prepared remarks, Biden told the crowd the debate format was insufficient for him to detail his decades-long work to promote racial equality, first as a US senator and then as vice president to Barack Obama, the nation`s first black president. “We all know that 30 seconds to 60 seconds on a campaign debate exchange can’t do justice to a lifetime commitment to civil rights,” Biden said. Biden was introduced by Jackson, the longtime civil-rights leader and former presidential candidate, who said Biden has “the stuff it takes to make America better.” During his remarks, Biden turned to Jackson and said, “I know and you know I fought my heart out to ensure that civil rights, and voting rights, equal rights are enforced everywhere.” Biden disputed Harris’ contention that he opposed busing, the controversial practice of transporting students to schools within or outside their school districts as a remedy for discrimination, in the 1970s, saying that he supported voluntary efforts for school districts to desegregate. He reaffirmed his support for the federal government’s power to address civil-rights abuses, and talked up Obama`s accomplishments on criminal-justice reform, arguing that many of them have been overlooked. "I’m tired of hearing about what he didn`t do," Biden told the crowd. "This man had a backbone like a ramrod." Harris’ campaign on Friday rolled out new endorsements in key early voting states such as Iowa, South Carolina and California and said it had enjoyed one of its best fundraising days of her candidacy. Speaking to reporters outside the US Capitol in Washington on Friday, Harris said, “I think we covered a lot of issues, and I’m looking forward to the next (debate).” Asked if she thought Biden had responded adequately to her discussion of his comments on his work with segregationists, Harris said, “He said what he felt.” One step back But Harris, too, was doing some cleanup. Early on Friday, she backtracked from her apparent support at the debate for eliminating private health insurance in favour of a government-sponsored Medicare-for-All plan. Harris told MSNBC she had misunderstood the question and said her plan would allow for private insurance as supplemental coverage to Medicare. The clarification amplified concerns by some progressives that Harris is overly opportunistic. “I’m glad she called out Biden, but it doesn’t allay my concerns about her authenticity,” said a top California Democratic official, who requested anonymity in order to speak frankly. "You never really know what she really believes or what she is about,” the official said. Biden campaign officials publicly and privately downplayed the flap with Harris as an example of a trailing candidate trying to draw attention. “People were going to take swings at him, trying to create a moment, trying to score their points," said Kate Bedingfield, Biden`s communications director. They also noted that Biden has appeared to be in trouble before, specifically about the controversy over unwanted touching of women and his remarks about working with segregationist senators, and each time, the depth of his support remained intact. As Biden himself has said, he does not expect to simply waltz to the nomination, and his campaign has stressed there are several more debates to come before the nominating contests. The polling gap between Biden and Harris was immense going into the debate. According to Real Clear Politics, Biden held a 25-percentage-point lead over Harris nationally. And he has led in every early voting state. Rodell Mollineau, a Democratic consultant and once a top aide to former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, said Biden is fortunate his debate struggles occurred early in the nominating process. "There`s time for any candidate to course-correct," he said. However, Mollineau said, Biden`s campaign must view Harris` attack as "more than a warning shot." "It does not get any easier from here, so he has to be prepared," he said.

Biden tries to limit the damage from debate blow

G20 Summit Day 2: U.S-China Bilateral

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with US president Donald Trump, and also the trilateral meeting with Putin, Xi Jinping. All leaders discusses Trade, Terror, Defence and 5G. Watch this video to know more.

G20 Summit Day 2: PM Modi's 4 Bilaterals & 4 Pull-Asides

PM Modi recently met Indonesian President. PM Modi to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Watch this video to know more.

G20 Summit: PM Modi meets Indonesian President Joko Widodo

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G20 Summit: PM Modi holds over 10 meetings, Raises trade issue with world leaders

On the first day of G20 Summit 2019, PM Modi met different senior most leaders of different countries. Today PM Modi to attend session of Women empowerment of G20 Summit & he will participate in the closing ceremony of G20 Summit. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi to attend session of Women empowerment of G20 Summit

On the first day of G20 Summit 2019, PM Modi met different senior most leaders of different countries. Today he will participate in the closing ceremony of G20 Summit. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi to participate in closing ceremony of G20 Summit

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he appreciated <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-angry-about-khashoggi-murder-but-says-no-one-blames-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-231433">Saudi Arabia</a>`s purchase of US military equipment, calling Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a "friend of mine" who had worked to open up the country with economic and social reforms.

"It`s an honour to be with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a friend of mine - a man who has really done things in the last five years in terms of opening up Saudi Arabia," Trump said ahead of a bilateral meeting with the crown prince, known as MbS, in Osaka, Japan.

"I think especially what you’ve done for women and seeing what’s happening - it’s like a revolution in a very positive way," he added on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit.

Trump declined to respond to reporters` questions on whether he would address the death last year of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of MbS.

The CIA has determined the prince ordered his killing, but Saudi officials have denied any involvement.

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he appreciated Saudi Arabia`s purchase of US military equipment, calling Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a "friend of mine" who had worked to open up the country with economic and social reforms.

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he appreciated Saudi Arabia`s purchase of US military equipment, calling Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a "friend of mine" who had worked to open up the country with economic and social reforms. "It`s an honour to be with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a friend of mine - a man who has really done things in the last five years in terms of opening up Saudi Arabia," Trump said ahead of a bilateral meeting with the crown prince, known as MbS, in Osaka, Japan. "I think especially what you’ve done for women and seeing what’s happening - it’s like a revolution in a very positive way," he added on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit. Trump declined to respond to reporters` questions on whether he would address the death last year of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of MbS. The CIA has determined the prince ordered his killing, but Saudi officials have denied any involvement.

Trump says he 'appreciates' Saudi purchase of US military equipment

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-russia-to-start-talks-on-nuke-arms-control-vladimir-putin-231450">Russia's president</a> said on Saturday that Moscow would do all it could to improve relations with the United States that have been strained by years of diplomatic conflicts over Ukraine and accusations of Russian meddling in US elections.

Vladimir Putin was speaking at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g20-stops-short-of-denouncing-protectionism-warns-of-global-slowdown-231451">G20 summit in Osaka</a> where he met US President Donald Trump to discuss issues ranging from trade to disarmament. He also invited Trump to visit Moscow in May next year.

Trump confirmed that Putin had invited him to a ceremony to mark 75 years since Russia's World War Two defeat of the Nazis.

"He invited me and I said I would give it very serious consideration," Trump told a news conference after the summit.

Putin described the talks in Osaka as a "good meeting, business-like, pragmatic" and said the leaders agreed that two-way economic ties required improvement.

"I think we both understand that we need to somehow resolve the current situation," Putin said, adding that the two nations needed to "somehow find the strength to turn the page and move forward."

Asked during a news conference at the summit about the probability of more US&nbsp;sanctions against Russia, Putin said it was up to Washington to decide how best to build relations with Moscow.

Putin said he and Trump had discussed the election meddling allegations and the situation in Venezuela. But he gave no details.

Russia's president said on Saturday that Moscow would do all it could to improve relations with the United States that have been strained by years of diplomatic conflicts over Ukraine and accusations of Russian meddling in US elections.

Russia's president said on Saturday that Moscow would do all it could to improve relations with the United States that have been strained by years of diplomatic conflicts over Ukraine and accusations of Russian meddling in US elections. Vladimir Putin was speaking at the G20 summit in Osaka where he met US President Donald Trump to discuss issues ranging from trade to disarmament. He also invited Trump to visit Moscow in May next year. Trump confirmed that Putin had invited him to a ceremony to mark 75 years since Russia's World War Two defeat of the Nazis. "He invited me and I said I would give it very serious consideration," Trump told a news conference after the summit. Putin described the talks in Osaka as a "good meeting, business-like, pragmatic" and said the leaders agreed that two-way economic ties required improvement. "I think we both understand that we need to somehow resolve the current situation," Putin said, adding that the two nations needed to "somehow find the strength to turn the page and move forward." Asked during a news conference at the summit about the probability of more US sanctions against Russia, Putin said it was up to Washington to decide how best to build relations with Moscow. Putin said he and Trump had discussed the election meddling allegations and the situation in Venezuela. But he gave no details.

Moscow will do all it can to improve ties with US, says Russian President Vladimir Putin

Taliban militants killed at least 26 members of a pro-government militia in north Afghanistan on Saturday, government officials said, the same day the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-statestaliban-aim-to-firm-up-date-for-foreign-force-exit-from-afghanistan-230057">militants and US&nbsp;government officials </a>are due to start a new round of peace talks in Qatar.

Taliban officials claimed responsibility for the attack on the militiamen in Baghlan province. The militants said their fighters had killed 28 of the militia members and wounded 12.

Last September the US began a fresh push to bring the&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;to the negotiating table to end America's longest war.

The peace talks in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-us-taliban-to-hold-more-talks-on-ending-war-229687">Afghanistan</a> have centred on four issues: counter-terrorism, the foreign troop presence, an intra-Afghan dialogue, and a permanent ceasefire.

US officials have previously said they are hoping for a deal before the upcoming Afghan presidential elections, which have already been delayed twice and are now set for September.

(With inputs from AFP, Reuters)

Taliban militants killed at least 26 members of a pro-government militia in north Afghanistan on Saturday, government officials said, the same day the militants and US government officials are due to start a new round of peace talks in Qatar.

Taliban militants killed at least 26 members of a pro-government militia in north Afghanistan on Saturday, government officials said, the same day the militants and US government officials are due to start a new round of peace talks in Qatar. Taliban officials claimed responsibility for the attack on the militiamen in Baghlan province. The militants said their fighters had killed 28 of the militia members and wounded 12. Last September the US began a fresh push to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table to end America's longest war. The peace talks in Afghanistan have centred on four issues: counter-terrorism, the foreign troop presence, an intra-Afghan dialogue, and a permanent ceasefire. US officials have previously said they are hoping for a deal before the upcoming Afghan presidential elections, which have already been delayed twice and are now set for September. (With inputs from AFP, Reuters)

Taliban kill 26 pro-government militia members in Afghanistan

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