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Pakistan investigating social media users for anti-army posts

The crackdown on online dissent comes after a lengthy inquiry into a newspaper report that gave details leaked from a high-level security meeting.

May 22, 2017

Some of the more than 140 men detained after a raid on what authorities described as a gay prostitution ring being run out of an entertainment venue are shown to the media at a police station in Jakarta, Indonesia May 22, 2017

Indonesia: Police arrest 141 men at alleged gay sauna party

The men allegedly paid Rs 185,000 rupiahs (Rs 900 approx) to seek entry into the party -- 'The Wild One'.

May 22, 2017

China killed more than 10 CIA informants to immobilize US spy operations, reports say

According to three American officials, one of the sources was shot dead in front of his colleagues at a government building in China.

May 22, 2017

North Korea says medium-range missiles ready for deployment

The state-run Korean Central News Agency on Monday said the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the successful launch of the missile on Sunday.

May 22, 2017

Bangkok blast: At least 24 injured in Thailand hospital explosion

The explosion comes two weeks after a double blast at a shopping centre in Pattani.

May 22, 2017

Trump in Saudi: US President asks Muslim leaders to confront 'Islamic terrorism', calls for Iran's isolation

Trump singled out Iran as promoting a "craven ideology" of terrorism, and called on the Muslim world to help him isolate Tehran on an international front.

May 22, 2017

North Korea fires missile into waters off east coast

North Korea fired a ballistic missile into waters off its east coast on Sunday. Read to know more.

May 21, 2017

Mumbai Police obtain non-bailable warrant against Dawood Ibrahim, to go after him again

the Mumbai police are going after Dawood Ibrahim once again, this time armed with a non-bailable warrant issued against him in connection with a 1999 fake currency case. Read to know more.

May 21, 2017

Sartaj Aziz, Pak UN dossier against India

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Wrong to say Pakistan lost at ICJ, says Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz

ICJ stayed the death sentence of Kulbhushan Jadhav saying that Pakistan should not execute Jadhav until the United Nations court gives its final verdict on the case.

May 20, 2017

Irans Hassan Rouhani registers for second term in upcoming presidential elections

Iran President Hassan Rouhani wins bid for second term with over 23 million votes

Rouhani, 68, secured an impressive lead of 57 percent in a presidential race which drew out at least seven of every 10 voters in the country.

May 20, 2017

Indian Air Force chief sends personal letters to 12,000 officers, asks them to be ready for 'uncalled threats'

Dhanoa has reportedly told the IAF officers to be prepared for any scenario at an "ever present sub-conventional threat."

May 20, 2017

China says India-Singapore naval drill should not hurt other countries' interests

Indian and Singaporean navies are holding a seven-day mega maritime exercise in the SCS, which has been witnessing an aggressive stance by China.

May 19, 2017

Japan cabinet approves bill allowing Emperor Akihito to step down; first in 200 years

Abdication of the Emperor reportedly must take place within three years of the bill becoming law.

May 19, 2017

Sigh of relief for Julian Assange: Sweden drops rape charges against WikiLeaks founder

The Director of Public Prosecution, Marianne Ny, issued a statement on Friday, stating that she has decided to discontinue investigation against Julian Assange.

May 19, 2017

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NIA registers FIR against Hurriyat leaders over funding, as Yasin Malik assaults reporter

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a preliminary enquiry into the funding of Hurriyat leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani and other separatist leaders. Read to know more.

May 19, 2017

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Pakistan investigating social media users for anti-army posts

Indonesia: Police arrest 141 men at alleged gay sauna party

China killed more than 10 CIA informants to immobilize US spy operations, reports say

North Korea says medium-range missiles ready for deployment

Bangkok blast: At least 24 injured in Thailand hospital explosion

Trump in Saudi: US President asks Muslim leaders to confront 'Islamic terrorism', calls for Iran's isolation

North Korea fires missile into waters off east coast

Mumbai Police obtain non-bailable warrant against Dawood Ibrahim, to go after him again

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Wrong to say Pakistan lost at ICJ, says Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz

Iran President Hassan Rouhani wins bid for second term with over 23 million votes

Indian Air Force chief sends personal letters to 12,000 officers, asks them to be ready for 'uncalled threats'

China says India-Singapore naval drill should not hurt other countries' interests

Japan cabinet approves bill allowing Emperor Akihito to step down; first in 200 years

Sigh of relief for Julian Assange: Sweden drops rape charges against WikiLeaks founder

NIA registers FIR against Hurriyat leaders over funding, as Yasin Malik assaults reporter

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