Politics

Death toll rises in the Iranian protests; what spurred the agitation?

Iran protests have led to unrest amidst citizens and the government. Read to know more.

Jan 2, 2018

Iran protests explained: Death toll mounts as anti-government rallies reach day 5

Demonstrations continued across different cities in Iran for a fifth day, after 13 people were reported to have been killed in the worst wave of unrest since 2009.

Jan 2, 2018

Triple Talaq Bill to be introduced in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday; Upper House's support doubtful

The Bill which also aims at awarding a three-year jail term to husbands practising triple talaq was earlier cleared by the Lok Sabha.

Jan 2, 2018

China denies allegations of illicit oil sales to North Korea

A series of recent reports do not accord with the facts. China has always implemented U.N. Security Council resolutions pertaining to North Korea in their entirety and fulfills its international obligations. We never allow Chinese citizens and companies to engage in activities that violate the Security Council resolutions. If, through investigation, its confirmed there are violations of the Security Council resolutions, China will deal with them seriously in accordance with laws and regulations, Hua Chunying, Deputy Director of the Foreign Ministry Information Department of the Peoples Republic of China said on 29 December.

Dec 30, 2017

India irked as Palestine envoy to Pakistan shares stage with Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed

The envoy and Hafiz Saeed was seen together in a rally organised by Difa-e-Pakistan Council. Read on know why India is angry.

Dec 30, 2017

Who are Ri Pyong-chol and Kim Jong-sik? US sanctions Kim Jong-uns most trusted aides

The US has announced fresh sanctions on two key individuals, Kim Jong-sik and Ri Pyong-chol, involved in North Koreas ballistic missile programme. The treasury department has clamped travel restrictions on the two, and their assets, if any, will also be frozen.The duo were also among 16 North Koreans placed under the latest U.N. sanctions on 22 December.

Dec 27, 2017

The US announces UN budget cut in 2018 after Jerusalem vote

The Trump administration announced a $285m budget cut for its spending on the U.N. in 2018-2019, days after the result of the General Assembly and amp;#39;s Jerusalem vote came out.

Dec 27, 2017

Dozens feared dead in fatal fire at Philippines shopping mall

Thirty-seven people are feared to have died after a fire broke out in the NCCC shopping mall in the Philippines. The fire started in a furniture shop and before quickly spreading to other shops and businesses. President Duterte visited the scene to meet with anxious relatives.

Dec 25, 2017

Trump: We can say Merry Christmas again very proudly

In an address to American troops via video conference call on Christmas eve, President Donald Trump said the phrase Merry Christmas will be permitted now that he is president, suggesting it was not used by his predecessors. Trump went on to describe military families as under-appreciated, calling them the greatest people on earth.

Dec 25, 2017

Pope Francis pleads for migrants driven from their land at Christmas Eve Mass

Pope Francis strongly defended immigrants in his Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday (24 December), comparing them to Mary and Joseph finding no place to stay in Bethlehem and saying faith demands that foreigners be embraced .

Dec 25, 2017

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