World

Japan blasts: One dead, 2 injured in twin explosions in a park in Utsunomiya

The cause of the blasts is still not known.

Oct 23, 2016

Pakistan to execute mentally ill convict; court rules schizophrenia 'not a mental disorder'

World Health Organization estimates that globally over 21 million people suffer from Schizophrenia.

Oct 22, 2016

Taliban leadership is now in Pakistan, jihadist group connected to ISI, says leaked letter

The letter has laid bare the links between the terrorist organisation and Pakistan, bolstering India's claims.

Oct 22, 2016

Indian Army team wins gold at military patrolling exercise in Wales

Exercise Cambrian Patrol makes its participating units cover an 80 km course in less than 48 hours.

Oct 22, 2016

Cameroon: At least 55 people killed, over 500 injured as overloaded train derails

There was a surge in the number of train passengers because a section of the highway between Yaounde and Daouala had collapsed.

Oct 22, 2016

Ahead of British PM Theresa May's maiden visit, India says it's 'hopeful' of short-term visa deals

Theresa May will be in India between November 6 and 8 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 22, 2016

I want to behead people from Daesh: Young Mosul resident seeks revenge for brothers' killings, sisters' abduction by Isis

Younis Ali's four brothers were shot dead by the jihadist group when they resisted being used as human shields.

Oct 22, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: 7 Pakistani rangers, 1 terrorist killed in BSF's retaliatory firing along LoC

This incident could bolster India's claim that Pakistan's soil is being used to prepare for terror attacks.

Oct 21, 2016

Saudi Arabia's sharp visa fee hike could hit business relations

The Saudi government apparently took the step to cover revenue losses arising out of lower oil prices over the past few years.

Oct 21, 2016

Top UN human rights official calls Aleppo bombings 'crimes of historic proportions'

UN Human Rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein referred to Aleppo as a "slaughterhouse" and urged major powers to stop the fighting.

Oct 21, 2016

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