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US man held guilty of exporting prohibited items to space and nuclear agencies in Pakistan

A US businessman has pleaded guilty of exporting products without a licence to atomic and space agencies in Pakistan. Read to know more.

Jun 5, 2017

Qatar slams Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt's decision to cut diplomatic ties, calls it 'campaign of lies'

The UAE, Yemen and Egypt announced on Monday that they will be joining Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and will be withdrawing their diplomatic staff from Qatar.

Jun 5, 2017

Will retaliate if Pakistan abets infiltration, cross LoC firing: Indian Army DGMO

Director General Military Operations Lt Gen AK Bhatt told his Pakistan counterpart on Monday that India would take "appropriate retaliatory action" if Pakistan abets infiltration. Read to know more.

Jun 5, 2017

Australia: Gunman shot dead by police following a hostage situation in Brighton apartment, said 'this is for ISIS'

More than 20 gunshots have been heard in the region, and police have ordered everyone in the vicinity to take cover.

Jun 5, 2017

London attacks: British officials eye burqa ban, days after UKIP called for it

British officials are reportedly planning to ban the burqa in the country following a string of attacks perpetrated by radicalised Islamist terrorists. Read to know more.

Jun 5, 2017

Japan conducts evacuation drills amidst fears of missile attack from North Korea

The drill coincided with the three-day joint military drill between Japan's naval and air forces and United States' aircraft carriers in the Sea of Japan.

Jun 5, 2017

ISIS executes 11 of its militants in Syria

The terror organisation killed 25 of its members last month in Deir al-Zour, accusing them of adultery, murder and arms trafficking.

Jun 5, 2017

Vijay Mallya spotted at India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match; absconding liquor baron met Sunil Gavaskar

Vijay Mallya, the owner of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines, was seen with former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar at the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match in England.

Jun 5, 2017

London twin terror attacks: ISIS claims responsibility for rampage on London Bridge, Borough Market

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the terror attacks that were carried out at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night, killing seven people and injuring 48.

Jun 5, 2017

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and UAE sever diplomatic ties with Qatar; Etihad suspends flights

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the UAE have severed diplomatic relations, and land, sea and air contacts with Qatar over dangers of terrorism and extremism.

Jun 5, 2017

In Photos: The London twin terror attacks and their aftermath

At least seven people were killed and three suspects were shot dead in two terrorist attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market late on Saturday. Security has been beefed up in London and search operations are underway.

Jun 4, 2017

London twin terror attacks: 12 arrested; terrorist's house raided

The London Metropolitan Police said on Sunday that they had "arrested 12 people in Barking, east London" in connection with the twin terror attacks from Saturday. Read to know more.

Jun 4, 2017

London twin terror attacks: Read the full text of the speech of British PM Theresa May

Read the full text of the speech Britain Prime Minister Theresa May delivered after the twin terror attacks in London.

Jun 4, 2017

London twin terror attacks: Defeating Islamist extremism is one of the great challenges, says British PM Theresa May

This is the third terrorist attack in London in three months. Two weeks ago, a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester had claimed the lives of 23 people.

Jun 4, 2017

Watch: Pakistan video shows 'attack' on Indian posts again; is it fake again?

Pakistan on Sunday released yet another video which it claimed showed the destruction of Indian posts along the Line of Control. Read to find out why these claims may be false.

Jun 4, 2017