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Saudi Arabia plans to execute 14 Shia protesters after 'unfair' trial: Amnesty

The Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia has one of the highest execution rates in the world.

Jun 7, 2017

SCO summit: Possibility of Modi-Xi meeting but nothing confirmed yet, says MEA spokesperson

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is all set to formally introduce India and Pakistan as the six-nation grouping's newest members at its summit in Astana in Kazakhstan starting Thursday, June 8.

Jun 7, 2017

Myanmar military plane carrying 116 passengers goes missing, debris found

The plane reportedly had 116 passengers on board when it went missing.

Jun 7, 2017

Iran attack: Parliament members post smiling selfies on social media as attack ensues

Members of Iran Parliament are posting multiple pictures (selfies) of themselves smiling inside Parliament, even as the hostage situation inside the building continues.

Jun 7, 2017

London attacks could have been prevented? UK was warned about third attacker, who was on Italy watchlist

The twin terror attacks that shook London and the UK late on the night of June 3 could have been prevented, it has emerged, with the UK having already been warned about Moroccan-Italian Youssef Zaghba. Read to know more.

Jun 7, 2017

Qatar crisis: US President Donald Trump calls Saudi Arabia King Salman, asks for united Gulf front

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

Jun 7, 2017

Multiple attacks in Tehran: 12 killed in Iran parliament attack, Imam Khomeini shrine blast; ISIS claims responsibility

There are reports of two people being injured in the shooting; gunfire is still on in the building.

Jun 7, 2017

Hindu girl 'kidnapped' in Pakistan, parents fear she will be forcefully married

The 16-year-old Ravita Meghwar was taken away after the kidnappers gave sleeping pills to her 15 family members in Varayno village near Nagarparkar area.

Jun 7, 2017

Donald Trump takes credit for Qatar isolation, but here's why he is lying

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed credit for the isolation of Qatar by its neighbours in the Middle East. Read to know why his claim is utter balderdash.

Jun 6, 2017

Flights between India and Qatar will operate as usual, but they could be costlier and longer

The rift between the Gulf countries will not affect flight operations between India and Qatar for now.

Jun 6, 2017

Afghanistan blast: At least 7 killed, several wounded in explosion at Jam-e-Mosque in Herat province

In another incident on Tuesday, a rocket-launched grenade had exploded inside a tennis court of the residential complex of Indian ambassador Manpreet Vohra in Kabul.

Jun 6, 2017

Kabul blasts: Explosion reported at Indian envoy's residential complex

A rocket has reportedly hit a tennis court of an Indian guesthouse in the Green Zone of the Afghanistan capital.

Jun 6, 2017

Child abuse: Malaysian woman beats little girl black and blue; arrested after video goes viral

The incident is said to have happened in Puchong Perdana in Malaysia.

Jun 6, 2017

I intend to attend all matches to cheer the Indian cricket team: Vijay Mallya

Mallya justified his decision to attend the Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, and also praised Virat Kohli, the captain of his erstwhile franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Jun 6, 2017

London twin terror attack: Police identify two of the dead terrorists as Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane

Though the police have said that the duo were residents of Barking in east London, their formal identifications are still pending.

Jun 6, 2017