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Somalia: Bombs kill at least 17 people in Mogadishu; al Shabaab claims responsibility

Two car bombs killed at least 17 people in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Saturday. Read to know more.

Oct 29, 2017

Search operation for 39 missing Indians in Iraq did not yield positive results: VK Singh

The search operation was conducted in areas like Mosul, Badoush and Tal Afar in Iraq, but it did not yield any positive results. Read on to know more.

Oct 29, 2017

US waiting to see Pakistan take 'practical steps' against terrorism on its soil

A senior official said that the Donald Trump administration is acting swiftly on its strategy to battle against terror groups in South Asia.

Oct 28, 2017

India-US armed drones deal would lead to 'military misadventures' and conflict: Pakistan

The Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson made the remarks days after a senior Trump administration official said that the US was "considering" India's request for armed drones.

Oct 28, 2017

Rex Tillerson says India-North Korea ties could act as a channel for communication

Tillerson, while answering a question on India's refusal to close its embassy in Pyongyang, said: "I think they just indicated they think that office has a value as a conduit for communications".

Oct 27, 2017

India pulls out of maritime security meet in Pakistan

The Defence Ministry reportedly decided later that it was not the right time for an Indian security agency to participate in any high-level Pakistan meet.

Oct 27, 2017

India is denying visa extensions since Doklam standoff, claim 'stranded' students from China

Chinese students have claimed that India has been denying them visa extensions, leaving them stranded in India. Read to know whether the claims hold ground.

Oct 26, 2017

North Korean official says "take the hydrogen bomb threat literally, N.Korea has always brought its words into action"

"North Korea has always brought its words into action," Ri Yong Ho said.

Oct 26, 2017

What Xi Jinping's unchallenged leadership of China means for the world

With his elevated status, Xi will now try to fill the leadership vacuum in the world, brought about by US President Donald Trump's policies and increasing dysfunction in Europe

Oct 26, 2017

Pakistan court issues bailable warrants against Nawaz Sharif

An accountability court on Thursday issued bailable warrants against ousted Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Read to know more.

Oct 26, 2017

Saudi Arabia crown prince promises to lead his country 'back to moderate Islam'

The Saudi crown prince said that their country will 'return to moderate Islam' during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit. Read on to know what more he said.

Oct 25, 2017

Mysterious death of 20-year-old Filipino boxer during sparring sends chills

From Tim Hague to Donshay White and Nathan Davies to Jeffrey Claro, the casualties in boxing and combat sports have been at an alarming rise this 2017.

Oct 25, 2017

3 men with Islamic State links arrested by Kerala Police in Kannur

Speaking to International Business Times, India, Kannur's Deputy Superintendent of Police Sadanada said: "The three, Midhilash Munderi, Razaq and Rashid Munderi hailing from Kannur have been taken into police custody over their links to ISIS."

Oct 25, 2017

US Secretary of State Tillerson meets Sushma Swaraj, set to meet PM Modi

The US State Department said that Tillerson will meet senior Indian leaders to discuss strengthening of India-US strategic partnership and collaboration on security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Oct 25, 2017

US Secretary of State Tillerson to urge Pakistan to stop aiding terror groups

Tillerson's visit to Islamabad is aimed at normalising bilateral ties between the countries, which have been witnessing some tensions after Trump slammed Pakistan for harbouring terrorists.

Oct 24, 2017