World

Admiral Kuznetsov leaves Syria, as Russian drawdown could see drums of war banging in Eastern Europe

Russia is certainly not going to pull all its forces out of Syria, and Assad can expect a hefty contingent of warplanes, specialists, and advisors to remain

Jan 7, 2017

Watch: Chilean government declassifies UFO encounter details after 2 years [VIDEO]

In a rare instance, the government agency of Chile has confirmed that one of its helicopters encountered an "Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon".

Jan 7, 2017

China bans Tibetans from attending Buddhist ceremony in Bodh Gaya

China has dismissed the 34th Kalachakra initiation at Bodhgaya as a "political tool".

Jan 6, 2017

Pakistan army chief says country is ready to handle any Indian aggression; says no 'surgical strike' took place

Pakistan's new army chief, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, said his country is fully ready to tackle India's 'aggression'.

Jan 6, 2017

Nawaz Sharif praises Burhan Wani again, also raises Kashmir issue

The remarks go against the many others by the Pakistani prime minister about how his country is a victim of terrorism, and is against terrorists.

Jan 5, 2017

China would help Pakistan in building nuclear arsenal if India doesn't cool "missile fever"

"The range of Pakistan's nuclear missiles will also see an increase," says Chinese state media.

Jan 5, 2017

Watch: Is the Real Housewives of ISIS skit by BBC 2 as insensitive as cancelled sitcom on Hitler? [VIDEO]

The BBC is drawing ire from all over for the sketch The Real Housewives of ISIS, which is part of BBC 2's TV programme Revolting.

Jan 5, 2017

Quadrantids Meteor Shower 2017: Timings, Locations and Live Streaming link!

The Quadrantids Meteor Shower will be the first astronomical event marking the beginning of 2017! The meteor shower will take place on the night of January 3 and 4.

Jan 3, 2017

Russian ships head to the Philippines for a naval exercise...but is there a larger game afoot?

As President Rodrigo Duterte flutters his eyelashes at China, Russia and its macho president Vladimir Putin are all up for a geopolitical ménage à trois.

Jan 3, 2017

Istanbul nightclub attack: 2 foreigners detained at airport

At least 12 people have been arrested over the attack at Reina nightclub.

Jan 3, 2017

Japan's bizarre New Year's tradition claims two lives...AGAIN!

'Mochi' rice cakes are a glutinous specialty made out of pounded steamed rice Japanese eat to mark the beginning of the new year.

Jan 3, 2017

Russia readies for brutal battle for Palmyra with ISIS

ISIS had retaken the city of Palmyra recently.

Jan 3, 2017

Singapore GDP growth of 9.1% in Q4 brings little cheer for 2017; was it a case of too-good-to-be-true?

The city-state's growth outlook for 2017 remains cloudy and analysts forecast GDP growth to come in around 1 to 2 percent amid domestic and global headwinds.

Jan 3, 2017

'Narendra Modi, Barack Obama, Erdogan working against interests of Muslims', claims Isis video

The video, titled 'The Cross Shield', shows footage of two Turkish soldiers being dragged out of a cage and burnt alive by the Isis terrorists in Syria.

Jan 3, 2017

Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest could be in trouble because of this chemical company

One of the most popular and favourite trees of Britain, Major Oak, could also be in trouble.

Jan 2, 2017