World

Qatar airlifts 165 cows into the country to boost milk supply amid Gulf crisis

It could take nearly 60 flights to deliver all the 4,000 cows to the newly-built dairy in Qatar.

Jul 13, 2017

At least 10 Indians killed in Saudi Arabia fire; Sushma Swaraj promises swift aid

At least 11 people were killed and six were injured after a fire broke out in a windowless house in Saudi Arabia's Najran region.

Jul 13, 2017

Sikkim standoff: China hardens stand on tri-junction border friction, says it's 'different' from other disputes

The Chinese foreign ministry said that India should not consider the Sikkim standoff as other ordinary disputes, since it's different this time.

Jul 13, 2017

Qatar and United States sign MoU to combat terrorism funding

Saudi Arabia and its allies in the Gulf have isolated Qatar over its alleged terrorist links.

Jul 12, 2017

Pakistan is America's 'ugliest' ally, backs terrorists who kill our citizens, says US Congressman Ted Poe

Poe compared Pakistan to America's worst traitor for Islamabad's increasing reputation of its duplicitous character when it comes to terrorism.

Jul 12, 2017

ISIS planning to declare their chief Baghdadi's successor

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) had said that it has "confirmed information" that al-Baghdadi has been killed.

Jul 12, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Chinese daily lauds India's GST move amid Doka La conflict

This comes amid Chinese media outlets routinely attacking India over the standoff between the Indian and Chinese forces, which began in June, in Doka La near the Sikkim border.

Jul 11, 2017

Baghdadi killed: 'Confirmed information' about ISIS chief's death, says Syrian Observatory for Human Rights

Local media reports have also suggested that the Islamic State group, in a first, has declared that Baghdadi has died and that the terrorist organisation will announce his successor soon.

Jul 11, 2017

Tata Steel sells two UK pipe mills to Liberty House Group

The mills in Hartlepool employ 140 people and have a production capacity of over 250,000 tonnes a year.

Jul 11, 2017

Social evil: 18-year-old girl shunned to a menstrual hut in Nepal dies of snakebite

Read to know how a woman in Nepal observing Chaupadi -- staying secluded from house and family during menstruation -- has died while following the superstition.

Jul 11, 2017

US President Donald Trump set to formally visit Britain in 2018

UK Prime Minister Theresa May, during her visit to the US in February, had announced Queen Elizabeth's invitation of a state visit to Trump.

Jul 11, 2017

India's new import rule hits 8,000 Indian workers in UAE

In an overnight development, the Indian government altered the import rules on June 31. The change resulted in the imposition of 41 percent import duty on gifts and other goods for personal use effective July 1.

Jul 11, 2017

Sikkim standoff: India increases military presence near faceoff site with China

Indian and Chinese troops are unwilling to move from their positions in the Doklam plateau standoff, which has lasted nearly a month.

Jul 11, 2017

Sikkim standoff: India will 'burn' itself if it uses Dalai Lama card in border dispute, says Chinese media

"Border issues and the Tibet question concern China's core interests and China won't yield to provocations," the state media said.

Jul 11, 2017

Panama Papers Leak: More trouble for Nawaz Sharif as JIT panel recommends fresh case over financial disparities

The allegations focus on Nawaz Sharif's previous two terms as Prime Minister in the 1990s, with Imran Khan and others alleging that Sharif and his family illegally profited from his position.

Jul 10, 2017