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Amnesty International condemns attack on Hindu school principal, directs Pakistan to protect minority community

The principal of Sindh Public School was charged with blasphemy after a student's father filed an FIR at the police station claiming that the man had spoken ill of Prophet of Islam.

Sep 16, 2019

Pakistan minister puts her foot in mouth tweeting fake video on Kashmir 'atrocity'

It has been revealed that the video clip was from a High Court-ordered drive to clear encroachment in Shimla in 2018.

Sep 16, 2019

WATCH | Imran Khan claims he invited Indian intel to check for terror groups in Pakistan

Pakistan PM Imran Khan said he invited PM Narendra Modi to visit the country to see the efforts that his government has taken to weed out militants.

Sep 16, 2019

Iran's Revolutionary Guards: How this lethal unit remains a threat to US in Mideast

With a humble beginning as a national guard unit in the aftermath of Iranian revolution way back in 1979, the IRGC has gained strength over the past four decades to become an elite armed militia with 125,000 troops.

Sep 16, 2019

Global crude prices jump 12% after drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil facilities

Following the attack, Aramco oil facilities curtailed production of crude oil and gas of the world's top exporter by half.

Sep 16, 2019

Saudi Arabia curtails half of its crude oil production after drone attack

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abulaziz bin Salman said the attacks on Abqaib and Khurais facilities cut the company's overall crude oil supply by around 5.7 million barrels per day (bpd).

Sep 15, 2019

India, Malaysia undertake three-day joint naval military exercise

India and Malaysia are conducting a joint naval military exercise to test inter-operability of their navies in South East Asia and Western Pacific regions.

Sep 14, 2019

Just 11 days left for UAE's first-ever astronaut Al Mansouri to embark on space mission

Al Mansouri, a father of four young children, was graduated from the Khalifa Bin Zayed Air College, and is a qualified F-16B60 instructor pilot and a demo pilot.

Sep 14, 2019

Millions in war-torn Yemen to face shortage of life-saving medicines, food on dearth of funds

Millions of people are suffering from shortage of food and medical care and pushing the country to the brink of famine in the war-torn country.

Sep 14, 2019

Here's how Beijing managed to leave the list of world's most polluted cities

Beijing is on the right track to reduce PM2.5 -- which are tiny, very dangerous air pollutants, which could cause major harm to the lungs.

Sep 13, 2019

Body of missing Indian Army officer found in Congo Lake

Lt Col Gaurav was posted with Indian Contingent in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sep 13, 2019

Saudi Aramco keen to partner in mega West Coast Refinery project

In the wake of India's growing oil and energy needs, a mega refinery like the one on the west coast with an expected capacity of 60 mmtpa is vital.

Sep 13, 2019

Pakistan refuses second consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former naval officer who is charged with espionage, has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court.

Sep 12, 2019

Pakistan army using codes via FM transmission to contact militants in Jammu and Kashmir

It has been learnt that the code words were being sent through FM transmission stations installed on the Line Of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Sep 12, 2019

Indian students can work for 2 years after graduating, announces new UK visa rules

This scheme, which was announced on Wednesday, is applicable to students doing their Bachelor's, Master's degrees at a Higher Education Provider.

Sep 11, 2019