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Missing Indian expat found dead in Sharjah under mysterious circumstances

The body of 35-year-old Dixon, who was working in the UAE, was found partially-decomposed in a parked car in Sharjah's Al Qulayaa area on Wednesday.

Aug 4, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Restraint has a bottom line, says China

China said it has shown utmost goodwill and a high-level of restraint over the military standoff in Sikkim's Doklam region but warned India that restraint also has a bottom line.

Aug 4, 2017

Donald Trump pressured Mexico President Pena Nieto on border wall payment

Trump also complimented the Mexican leader's "beautiful words" and said he hoped Mexico would change its constitution to allow Pena Nieto to extend his stay in office.

Aug 4, 2017

Indian-origin doctor practises in UK, despite facing 118 counts of sexual assault

An Indian-origin doctor in the UK continues his government job despite having been charged with 118 counts of sexual assault. Read to know more.

Aug 3, 2017

'We will slaughter you in your own houses', ISIS militant threatens Trump [VIDEO]

The ISIS fighter wielding a large knife and standing next to a machine gun positioned at a window in an unknown location has issued a few threats. Read on to know what he said.

Aug 3, 2017

Sikkim standoff worsens: China issues stern threat to move troops; India rejects warning

Taking a tough stance on the Sikkim standoff, India dismissed China's demand that the Indian Army must immediately withdraw its troops from Doklam near the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction.

Aug 2, 2017

Afghanistan: At least 29 killed in attack on Shi'ite mosque in Herat

More than 1,700 civilians have been killed in attacks in Afghanistan so far this year.

Aug 2, 2017

Sikkim standoff: How affected are Chinese firms in India amid calls of boycott?

How are Chinese firms doing in India amid calls for boycott of Chinese goods from various quarters? Find out.

Aug 2, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Boycotting Chinese goods will backfire on India, Chinese media claims

A Chinese daily has said that plans by India to boycott Chinese goods could end up backfiring on the country. Read to know how right or wrong they are.

Aug 1, 2017

Modi govt prepares list of corrupt officials, plans crackdown from August 15

According to the recent amendments, the inquiring authority must present the report within six months.

Jul 31, 2017

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese troops enter deep into Indian territory in Uttarakhand

Chinese soldiers transgressed into Barahoti in Uttarakhand on July 25. It comes at a time when the two countries are involved in a standoff in the Doklam region in Sikkim.

Jul 31, 2017

Suicide bomber attack near Iraqi embassy in Afghan capital Kabul: officials

Afghan security forces battled gunmen near a police compound and the nearby Iraqi embassy in Kabul on Monday following a suicide bombing, officials said.

Jul 31, 2017

Chinese Army capable of defeating 'all invading enemies', says Xi Jinping

In the military parade on Sunday, around 12,000 troops participated while 129 aircraft and 571 pieces of equipment were on display.

Jul 30, 2017

Turkish women participate in rights protest in Istanbul

Although Istanbul has been seen as a relatively liberal city for women and gay people, critics say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Islamist-rooted AK Party have shown little interest in expanding rights for minorities, gays and women.

Jul 30, 2017

Nawaz Sharif ousted: What lies ahead for India, Kashmir and peace talks?

The ouster of Nawaz Sharif as the PM of Pakistan has raised a huge question mark on the process of dialogue and negotiations for peace between India and Pakistan.

Jul 29, 2017