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North Korea ‘rogue nation and embarrassm...

North Korea ‘rogue nation and embarrassment to China’ Trump

US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed North Korea for carrying out its biggest nuclear test, saying that the actions of the east Asian nation are a threat to the United States. In a sharp critique, Trump called North Korea a “rogue” nation and “embarrassment” to China. “North Korea... read more »

17-year-old Russian girl, alleged master...

17-year-old Russian girl, alleged mastermind of Blue Whale challenge arrest...

A 17-year-old Russian girl has been arrested for allegedly being the mastermind behind the deadly Blue Whale Challenge, that encouraged players to commit suicide. The teenager, who was not identified by authorities, allegedly threatened her victims that she would murder them or their families if... read more »

After Sharif, who could be Pakistan’s ne...

After Sharif, who could be Pakistan’s next PM? Brother, ally among probable...

Nawaz Sharif was ousted from the prime minister’s office by the Supreme Court, but as the head of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party he will be able to nominate his successor. Sharif’s chosen candidate will be put to a vote in the National Assembly: a rubber stamp affair as... read more »

Saudi coalition downs Yemen rebel missil...

Saudi coalition downs Yemen rebel missile near Mecca

A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia was shot down late on Thursday, said the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen. Air defence forces downed the missile over the Wasaliyah area of Taif province, 69 km from Mecca,... read more »

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Floods in Pakistan, India blamed on lack of planning, climate cha...

The devastating floods in India and Pakistan are a result of deforestation, unplanned development and climate change, experts said Thursday, and the region could see an increase in such disasters in... read more »

Life under ISIS: Captured teenage girl tells story...

A Yazidi girl captured by ISIS has revealed the extreme abuse she suffers as a sex slave at the hands of Islamic State (IS) extremists. Only 17 years... read more »

Kashmir disaster: 6 Lakh in difficulties, Near 50,000 R...

Almost 200 people have died in the state’s worst floods in 60 years. With the weather clearing, 61 Air Force choppers and transport aircraft have made... read more »

Gaza official: Israel Navy arrests Gaza fishermen

An official in the Gaza Strip says the Israeli Navy has arrested four Palestinian fishermen and seized their boat in one of the first instances of friction... read more »

Egypt ex-President Morsi charged over Qatar files leak

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is being charged with handing over national security documents to Qatar, the state prosecutor says. Relations between... read more »

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Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Iran plans to increase production of 5% enriched uranium post nuk...

Washington – Iran is reportedly planning to increase its production of five percent enriched uranium, local official news agency said. Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted the head of... read more »

'Syria committed to Iran's participation in Geneva II meet'

Syrian govt. rules out negotiating transfer of pow...

London – The Syrian government has ruled out negotiating transfer of power during the Geneva peace conference due in January, but confirmed... read more »

Israel warns of forging alliances with Sunni countries ...

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

London – Israel’s envoy to the United Kingdom has warned of formation of its new alliances with a number of predominantly Sunni countries, including... read more »

Israel approves new settlements in West Bank

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Israeli authorities have green-lighted the construction of 800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank. Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Monday it... read more »

Syrians fleeing war face hardship in Balkans

Syrians fleeing war face hardship in Balkans

Thousands of Syrian and other refugees from the West Asia and Africa, who make a dangerous journey from their war-ravaged countries, often end up in crammed... read more »

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UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

Pakistan opposes new permanent seats in UNSC

Islamabad – Pakistan has opposed the creation of new permanent seats in the 15-member UN Security Council during the two-day UN General Assembly debate on Security Council reform. “There... read more »

New Pak Taliban chief’s appointment was backed by Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar

New Pak Taliban chief’s appointment was backed by ...

Islamabad – New Pakistani Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah’s appointment has been allegedly backed by Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad... read more »

Nawaz Sharif to appoint new Pak army chief on Nov. 28

Nawaz Sharif to appoint new Pak army chief on Nov. 28

Islamabad – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will make a decision regarding the appointment of new army chief on November 28, an official... read more »

Violence in Bangladesh over crackdown on opposition

Violence in Bangladesh over crackdown on opposition

Dhaka – Demonstrators and police clashed in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country after six senior opposition figures were... read more »

Brisk start to voting in Maldives presidential poll

Brisk start to voting in Maldives presidential poll

Male – Hundreds of people lined up outside polling stations in over 200 islands to elect a new president for the Maldives here Saturday. As many as 470... read more »

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500 migrants rescued in Mediterranean, says Italian coastguard

Some 500 migrants were rescued in seven operations launched over the weekend in the Mediterranean, the Italian coastguard said. A spokesperson told AFP on Sunday that four of the rescue... read more »

Maldives president escapes speedboat blast, wife injured

Maldives president Abdulla Yameen was saved from an explosion on his speedboat unhurt but his wife and two aides were injured on board when the boat approached the capital Male on Monday, a... read more »

Nine dead, over 30 injured in attack at Afghan volleyball match

Kabul: At least nine people were killed and 33 wounded Sunday in a bomb attack at a sports match in eastern Afghanistan, officials said, on the same day that Islamic State fighters launched... read more »

Thousands flee as `super typhoon` Dujuan nears Taiwan

Taipei: Evacuations were stepped up in Taiwan Monday as `super typhoon` Dujuan swirled towards the island, gathering strength on its approach to the east coast.Torrential rains and high... read more »

In a first, France launches air strikes on Islamic State training...

Paris: Six French jet fighters targeted and destroyed an Islamic State training camp in eastern Syria, President Francois Hollande said on Sunday, making good on a promise to go after the group that... read more »