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Pakistan says its un-Islamic to hike minimum marriageable age of girls to 18

The legal age to get girls married in Pakistan is 16. The bill proposed to increase the age to 18 years.

Oct 12, 2017

North Korea accuses Trump for 'lighting the wick of war,' warns him 'a hail of fire'

Speaking to Russia's state-run TASS news agency, North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho said his country's nuclear program guaranteed peace and safety in the region

Oct 12, 2017

'Inappropriate' for India to 'connect terrorism with Pakistan', says China daily: BRICS resolution forgotten?

A state-run Chinese daily seems to have taken a U-turn from the BRICS resolution where China had joined the other countries to condemn terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Read to know more.

Oct 11, 2017

US conducts military drill, flies bombers over Korea as Donald Trump looks for options

Tensions between America and North Korea have escalated as the leaders of the two countries have been locked have been locked in a bitter war of words over Pyongyang's ambitious nuclear programme.

Oct 11, 2017

After Doklam standoff, Indian Army pushes for better infrastructure along China border

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who recently visited the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction, said that she would "focus on capacity and capability development".

Oct 11, 2017

International Day of the Girl Child: Best quotes, messages, wishes and greetings to share with daughters

International Day of the Girl Child is observed by the United Nations on October 11.

Oct 11, 2017

Pakistan ready to act against Haqqani network if US provides evidence

Asif's remarks came after US President Donald Trump took a tough stance against Pakistan while announcing his Afghan policy in August.

Oct 11, 2017

India loses fastest growing economy rank; IMF slashes 2017 growth projection by 0.5 % to 6.7%

IMF's 6.7 percent growth rate projection is in line with the Reserve Bank of India's forecast.

Oct 10, 2017

This is how Dubai welcomed Dulquer Salmaan at Solo world premiere [VIDEO]

Solo had a grand world premiere at Galleria Cinemas in Dubai on October 5.

Oct 10, 2017

Don't plough a lonely furrow: India's reply to Pakistan for repeatedly raising Kashmir at UN

India's response came after Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Maleeha Lodhi, said that the UN's agenda of decolonisation will "remain incomplete" if Kashmir issue is not resolved.

Oct 10, 2017

North Korea hackers 'steal US-South Korea war plan'

Hackers from North Korea have reportedly stolen military documents, including the latest US South Korea wartime operational plan. Read to know more.

Oct 10, 2017

Pakistan to discontinue talks with US if asked 'to do more' on terror

Pakistan is not happy with the US' Afghan policy as US President Donald Trump in August slammed Islamabad for providing safe havens for terrorists groups.

Oct 10, 2017

US, Turkey mutually suspend visa services amid escalating tensions

The US embassy also released a statement saying that the "recent events" have compelled the American government to reevaluate Turkey's "commitment" to the security of US mission services.

Oct 9, 2017

Rohingya crisis: At least 12 refugees, mainly children, drown in boat disaster

Rohingya refugees mainly flee to Bangladesh through boats which are operated by fishermen who often cram in dozens of people.

Oct 9, 2017

Beijing will continue road construction in Doklam, Chinese media says

Tensions between India and China escalated in June after Indian soldiers stopped Chinese troops from constructing a road in the uninhabited territory of Doklam.

Oct 9, 2017