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War likely if India-China border dispute not handled properly: Chinese experts

India should change its hostile attitude toward China as a good relationship is beneficial for both sides, a Chinese expert said.

Jul 3, 2017

Hizbul Mujahideen chief Salahuddin admits to carrying out attacks in India days after US designates him 'global terrorist'

The Hizbul Mujahideen chief called US President Donald Trump "crazy" for blacklisting him. He also called the Trump administration "idiotic", and a "gift to Modi."

Jul 3, 2017

Modi in Israel: Cyber-security, defence deals and investment opportunities on agenda

The three-day Israel visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from July 4 will see discussions on issues like cyber-security, defence deals and business investments. Read to know more.

Jul 3, 2017

Nearly 100 Indian sailors stuck in UAE waters; distress calls on the rise

The Indian mission has been approached by sailors who are facing issues such as outstanding salary, unavailability of food, fuel and fresh water, and rough living conditions.

Jul 2, 2017

Gulf crisis: UK banks stop trading in Qatari riyals amid rising diplomatic dispute

The offshore trade of Qatari riyal has become more volatile and illiquid because of the diplomatic crisis surrounding the country.

Jul 1, 2017

Iraq PM announces end of Islamic caliphate; Iranian Army confirms death of ISIS chief Al-Baghdadi

The Iraqi Army commander on Thursday said that just a few days are left for Mosul to be fully liberated from ISIS.

Jun 30, 2017

Indian-origin Arnav Sharma has higher IQ than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking!

An Indian-origin boy in the UK has scored higher than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking in a Mensa IQ test, making him one of the smartest people around. Read to know more about him.

Jun 30, 2017

North Korea threatens to kill South Korea's former president Park Geun-Hye

North Korea's security ministry and prosecutors reportedly released a statement saying Park had "pushed forward" a plan by Seoul's intelligence services to eliminate the North Korean leadership.

Jun 29, 2017

Pakistan man kills co-worker over 'smelly feet' in Dubai

Reports state the co-worker was sleeping on the floor, with his feet facing toward's the electrician's face.

Jun 28, 2017

Here's what foreigners will have to pay as marriage registration fees in Singapore

The Registry of Marriages (ROM) announced that couples, where at least one party is a Singaporean citizen or a permanent resident, will have to pay $42 for registration instead of $26 that they pay now.

Jun 28, 2017

ISIS militants trick starving Yazidi sex slave into eating her one-year-old son

The Yazidi woman was given "rice and meat" after being starved for three days in a cellar.

Jun 28, 2017

India alert as Chinese Navy launches 10,000-tonne Type 055 destroyer

India shares the border with China and is worried by the presence of Chinese Navy in the Indian Ocean especially when Beijing has close ties with Pakistan.

Jun 28, 2017

Hong Kong 20th anniversary: Queen Victoria statue concealed ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit

If that was the plan, it was just too petty. They can't even face the city's colonial past, district councillor of Wan Chai said.

Jun 28, 2017

Venezuela's Supreme Court attacked, police officer throws grenades from helicopter

Officials said that at least four grenades were dropped on the court and 15 shots were fired at the interior ministry.

Jun 28, 2017

UK: British Sikh couple told they can't adopt white child, advised to try in India

An adoption agency in the UK asked a British Sikh couple not to apply for adoption because of their "Indian heritage" and also advised them to try and adopt a child in India, triggering a racial discrimination case.

Jun 27, 2017