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Iraq: Isis terrorists try to escape Mosul dressed as women as Iraqi forces advance, with help from locals

The Iraqi forces, helped by Peshmerga fighters and others, have been making steady inroads, even as a refugee crisis arises.

Oct 21, 2016

Powerful earthquake of 6.6 magnitude strikes Japan, no Tsunami warning issued

There are no immediate reports of damage in the area.

Oct 21, 2016

J&K: Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri district again; Indian forces retaliate

Pakistan has violated ceasefire over 30 times since the Indian Army carried out surgical strikes across the LoC.

Oct 21, 2016

Syrian Army urges residents to leave Aleppo as ceasefire begins

Russia has deemed the ceasefire as a "goodwill gesture", but the rebels have said that their posts will continue the assault.

Oct 20, 2016

'Time to say goodbye to US', says Philippines President Duterte during China visit

Duterte is in China to mend the souring relationship between the two countries over the South China Sea.

Oct 20, 2016

India, China participate in joint military exercise along LAC in Ladakh

The exercise was successful in refining the drills to provide succour to citizens living near the border during a natural disaster.

Oct 20, 2016

Pakistan SC issues notice to PM Nawaz Sharif over Panama Papers leak case

The Pakistan Prime Minister and his family have been accused of illegally possessing assets abroad.

Oct 20, 2016

Another North Korea missile launch fails: United States

North Korea has reportedly warned the US of a nuclear attack if it threatened the country.

Oct 20, 2016

Pakistan imposes blanket ban on airing of Indian content

The ban will be effective from October 21 and violators will have their broadcasting licences cancelled without any notice or warning.

Oct 19, 2016

Iraq: As Isis is pushed back in Mosul, Russia warns US over sending terrorists into Syria

Isis has been using booby-trapped vehicles to attack the enemy, but has with little luck.

Oct 19, 2016

Pakistan: Chinese ambassador meets Imran Khan over fears of sabotage to CPEC

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf is set to launch Occupy Islamabad protest against Nawaz Sharif on November 2.

Oct 19, 2016

Saudi Arabia executes prince convicted for murder over a brawl

Human Rights Watch reported in July that Saudi authorities have executed more than 108 people this year.

Oct 19, 2016

Turkey says US-Russia could start 'Third World War' over Syria conflict

The bombings by the Russian and Syrian forces in Aleppo have killed hundreds of innocent civilians.

Oct 19, 2016

'Welcome back to your second home,' Narendra Modi tells Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

"I welcome Excellency to her second home. It is an honour for us to receive you in India," Modi said in his address.

Oct 19, 2016

India will choose date and time for talks with Pak; surgical strikes conducted before, says Foreign Secretary Jaishankar

The surgical strikes against militant camps in PoK in September gave an example of what India is capable of, Jaishankar said.

Oct 19, 2016