World

Brexit trade: India could ride to UK's rescue with trade deal worth 'extra £2 billion to British economy'

A Commonwealth report states that Brexit will provide a significant "opportunity" to Britain in terms of trade deal with India.

Apr 10, 2017

These are the only six government-run recruitment agencies through which Indian nurses can be hired in Kuwait

The arrangements have been in place since May 2015 and were reiterated only because some Kuwaiti private hospitals "made enquiries" about them.

Apr 10, 2017

Photo of Birmingham woman Saffiyah Khan staring down EDL protester proves UK will not be cowed by racism

Saffiyah Khan's picture was shared widely on social media as a symbol of Birmingham's defiance in the face of the far right.

Apr 10, 2017

Three-month emergency declared in Egypt after twin attacks on churches

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the twin attacks on churches in two different cities of Egypt on Sunday in which 44 people were killed.

Apr 10, 2017

18 Indian fishermen apprehended, 3 boats seized by Pakistan

The fishermen had sailed off from the coastal town of Porbandar a few days ago and were apprehended by Pakistan near the International Maritime Border Line.

Apr 9, 2017

Egypt: ISIS claims responsibility for Palm Sunday bombings; 27 dead, over 100 injured

The explosion occurred at Mar Gerges Coptic Church, also known as St George, in Tanta, which is about 120 kilometres from Cairo.

Apr 9, 2017

US Navy strike group headed to Korean peninsula to keep a check on North Korea's nuclear threat

The US strike group includes the Nimitz-class aircraft supercarrier USS Carl Vinson, a carrier air wing, two guided-missile destroyers and a guided-missile cruiser.

Apr 9, 2017

Sheikh Hasina in India: Read the full text of the speech PM Modi delivered after his meeting with Bangladesh PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina signed several important agreements on Saturday.

Apr 8, 2017

Will US missile strikes in Syria push Russia and America to the brink of war?

Russia had welcomed Trump's presidential win in the 2016 US elections considering his soft spot for Moscow and President Vladimir Putin. However, the dynamics have changed.

Apr 8, 2017

PM Modi goes 'aam aadmi' way, travels in 'normal' traffic to receive Bangaldesh PM Hasina at Delhi airport

Reports stated there were no traffic restrictions along PM Modi's route to the Delhi airport.

Apr 7, 2017

Syria state TV claims US strike killed 11 civilians, including 4 children

The unverified claims from the Syrian state agency came after Trump authorised firing of 59 "precision-guided" Tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase.

Apr 7, 2017

Donald Trump's Syrian missile strikes 'significant blow to US-Russia relationship,' Kremlin says

The US strikes in Syria came after the horrific chemical attack on the residential part of Khan Sheikhun killed 70 civilians, including 20 children and 13 women.

Apr 7, 2017

It will take half a century and $180 million per year to clear mines in Iraq and Syria: UN

The UN official said the figure also includes $50 million annually just to get rid of the weaponry from Mosul where a battle between ISIS and US-backed coalition is underway.

Apr 5, 2017

Islamic State calls US President Donald Trump an 'idiot' in new audio message

This is seemingly the first time that the jihadist group has directly referred to Trump since he formally assumed the US Presidency in January.

Apr 5, 2017

China slams Narendra Modi over Dalai Lama's visit, says Indo-China ties seriously damaged

China had objected to the Dalai Lama's visit to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, warning India of "severe damage" to the bilateral relationship.

Apr 5, 2017