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Beirut explosion: What is ammonium nitrate that caused the deadly blast in Lebanon

Lebanese PM has blamed over 2,700 metric tonnes of ammonium nitrate which was in lying in a warehouse for six years at the city port, for the Beirut explosion in which 135 people have been killed and more than 5000 injured.

Aug 6, 2020

Pakistan: 30 injured in grenade attack at Kashmir rally in Karachi

At least 30 people were injured in a grenade attack on a rally in Karachi on Wednesday, as Pakistan marked the first anniversary of India's revocation of Kashmir's semi-autonomy.

Aug 6, 2020

After Beirut blast, massive fire engulfs Ajman market; forms thick smoke cloud

Firefighters were rushed to the scene and managed to diffuse the fire in three hours.

Aug 6, 2020

Street dog millionaire: Meet Hyundai Brazil's employee of the year

'Tucson Prime the dog' is the latest addition at a Hyundai Showroom in the South American nation.

Aug 5, 2020

Beirut evacuation ordered; dangerous toxic chemicals in air suspected

The authorities have confirmed that the blast was caused by around 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored at the city's cargo port.

Aug 5, 2020

After Beirut blast, Lebanon has enough grain for less than a month: Minister

Lebanon's main grain silo at Beirut port was destroyed in a blast along with the wheat inside, leaving the nation with less than a month's reserves of the grain although other vessels with supplies are on the way, the economy minister said on Wednesday

Aug 5, 2020

Fact Check: No, it wasn't MOAB or nuclear blast in Beirut

Conspiracy theorists jumped to a rather frightening and equally misleading conclusion that the explosion which rocked the capital city of Lebanon was a nuclear blast.

Aug 5, 2020

How Beirut bride's happiest day turned disaster; blast amid wedding photoshoot

Lebanese rescue workers dug through rubble looking for survivors of a powerful warehouse explosion that shook the capital Beirut, killing 100 people and injuring nearly 4,000 in a toll that officials expected to rise.

Aug 5, 2020

Juvenile games of Pakistan continue; renames Kashmir Highway to Srinagar Highway

The Government of Pakistan is said to officially inaugurate Srinagar Highway on August 5 to express "solidarity" with of the people of Kashmir to mark the first anniversary of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A.

Aug 5, 2020

Mass jailbreak in Afghanistan as IS fighters battle Afghan forces

The assault began on Sunday evening with car bomb detonated at the entrance to the prison, and there were numerous other blasts heard as the IS gunmen opened fire on security guards.

Aug 3, 2020

Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro says he takes antibiotics for infection

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said that he was taking antibiotics for an infection that has left him weak, after he was diagnosed with the COVID-19 earlier this month.

Aug 1, 2020

Happy Birthday JK Rowling: Some facts, inspiring quotes by the Harry Potter author

JK Rowling turns 55, while her created wizard turns 40 today.On the occasion of her birthday, we get you some of the best quotes by Rowling, and some of her notable work over the years.

Jul 31, 2020

'Forced decoupling' of economies will hurt both, China warns India

China warned on Thursday that a "forced decoupling" of its economy with India, following a Himalayan border clash last month that killed 20 Indian soldiers, would hurt both countries.

Jul 31, 2020

In Lahore, kitten raped repeatedly by teen boys is dead; no legal action

A horrific, inhuman incident has surfaced Pakistan's Lahore, as a bunch of 15-year-old boys gang-raped a kitten in for more than a week. An NGO reported that the feline was thrown in a nearby dumpster after it was brusquely raped and died as it suffered multiple organ failure.

Jul 28, 2020

North Korea declares emergency in border town over suspected Covid-19 case

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared an emergency and a lockdown in a border town, in response to what he called a "critical situation in which the vicious virus could be said to have entered the country".

Jul 26, 2020

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Beirut explosion: What is ammonium nitrate that caused the deadly blast in Lebanon

Pakistan: 30 injured in grenade attack at Kashmir rally in Karachi

After Beirut blast, massive fire engulfs Ajman market; forms thick smoke cloud

Street dog millionaire: Meet Hyundai Brazil's employee of the year

Beirut evacuation ordered; dangerous toxic chemicals in air suspected

After Beirut blast, Lebanon has enough grain for less than a month: Minister

Fact Check: No, it wasn't MOAB or nuclear blast in Beirut

How Beirut bride's happiest day turned disaster; blast amid wedding photoshoot

Juvenile games of Pakistan continue; renames Kashmir Highway to Srinagar Highway

Mass jailbreak in Afghanistan as IS fighters battle Afghan forces

Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro says he takes antibiotics for infection

Happy Birthday JK Rowling: Some facts, inspiring quotes by the Harry Potter author

'Forced decoupling' of economies will hurt both, China warns India

In Lahore, kitten raped repeatedly by teen boys is dead; no legal action

North Korea declares emergency in border town over suspected Covid-19 case

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh