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UK Elections 2017: Theresa May's advisers Nick Timothy, Fiona Hill resign after poll debacle

Fiona Hill and Nick Timothy resigned after facing severe criticism from several MPs and officials of the party who thought that both of them played a crucial role for the poor performance of the party.

Jun 10, 2017

Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Philippines: At least 13 marines killed in battle against Islamist militants

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered martial rule in the region for at least 60 days in an attempt to crush Muslim extremists who have aligned themselves ISIS.

Jun 10, 2017

People flee as police attend to an incident near London Bridge

London Bridge terrorists planned bigger 2016 Nice-style attack with 7.5-tonne truck

Reports state that 27-year-old Pakistan-born Briton Khuram Shazad Butt had attempted to rent a bigger truck to carry out the attack.

Jun 10, 2017

Chaos in Middle East after Gulf nations cut ties with Qatar

UAE blacklist likely to squeeze liquidity of Qatari banks

The six banks -- QNB, Qatar Islamic Bank, Qatar International Islamic Bank, Barwa Bank, Masraf Al Rayan and Doha Bank -- did not respond immediately to requests for comment.

Jun 10, 2017

Theresa May to form fragile govt after UK election debacle, uncertainty over Brexit talks

Theresa May said she could rely in parliament on the support of her "friends" in Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party after her governing Conservatives failed to emerge as clear winners.

Jun 9, 2017

UK: Knifeman holding 'staff members hostage' at Newcastle Job Centre, Byker Metro station evacuated

The United Kingdom has witnessed several terror attacks over the past few months.

Jun 9, 2017

UK elections: PM Theresa May not ready to resign after poll setback; Conservatives likely to form a coalition govt

May took a huge gamble a few months ago by announcing a snap election despite the Conservatives having a majority in the House in an attempt to bring herself a bigger parliamentary majority.

Jun 9, 2017

Malaysia: MDMK chief Vaiko detained, interrogated at Kuala Lumpur airport; is this a diplomatic incident? [VIDEO]

MDMK chief Vaiko was on Friday detained at the Kuala Lumpur airport in Malaysia and interrogated over his links to the LTTE. Read to know more.

Jun 9, 2017

India, China should work 'appropriately' to manage differences, Chinese President Xi tells PM Modi

This is the first meeting between Modi and Xi after India boycotted the Belt and Road Forum held last month in Beijing and was attended by at least 29 countries, including Pakistan.

Jun 9, 2017

China "gravely concerned" as teachers reported killed in Pakistan

The kidnapping was a rare security incident involving Chinese nationals in Pakistan, where Beijing has pledged $57 billion under its massive 'Belt and Road' initiative to build rail, road and power infrastructure.

Jun 9, 2017

UK Elections 2017: Hung parliament confirmed; Theresa May's Conservative Party fails to win majority

A hung parliament has now been confirmed with the Conservative Party, which has crossed the 300-mark, emerging as the largest party. It cannot win a majority now.

Jun 9, 2017

Top Pakistan diplomat laughed at for suggesting in US that there are no terrorist 'sanctuaries' in his country

Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Pakistan Ambassador to the US, was laughed at for suggesting that there is no sanctuary for terrorists in his country. Read to know how the audience responded.

Jun 8, 2017

UK Elections 2017: All you need to know

Nearly 46.9 million people in the UK are registered to vote while a total of 650 Westminster Members of Parliament are set to be elected in the polls. Exit polls have predicted Theresa May's win.

Jun 8, 2017