World
Iran rubbishes talk of conflict; make it clear they do not want war
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have increased in recent days, raising concerns about a potential US-Iran conflict.
In new weapons act, UK secures sikh right to carry kirpans
The bill had been amended late last year to ensure that it would not impact the right of the British Sikh community.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for preferential norms for Indian businesses, students
The mayor, who reiterated his
Conservatives in Australia on course for 'sensational' election victory
Though it is unclear whether the Scott Morrison-led coalition can govern with an outright majority.
Boeing admit defects in 737 Max simulator software
Though, the company did not indicate when it first became aware of the problem, and whether it informed regulators.
Asia
Thailand set for coronation of King Rama X, first in 69 years
Thais who have not witnessed a coronation since Bhumibol's in 1950, will see the newly-crowned monarch as he is carried through Bangkok.
Indian doctor gets huge divorce bill as he accuses judge of 'spreading her legs'
The ex-wife of a neurologist in Singapore has been granted Singapore dollars in assets, child and spousal support by British Columbia court.
Nearly 500 people test positive for HIV in Pakistani district
A local physician who has AIDS has since been arrested and is being investigated for possibly intentionally infecting patients.
Indian flights in Pakistan airspace to remain shut till May 30
However, Pakistan opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur on March 27.
Painful misery: Vietnam salt farmers battered by climate change, imports
The work is punishing and the incomes unstable, subject to seesawing demand swayed by foreign imports, and unpredictable weather patterns.
Middle East
Age no bar: 97-yr-old Indian-origin man renews driving licence in UAE
A 97-year-old Indian-origin man in the UAE has got his driving licence renewed for the next four years.
As many as 50 rockets fired at Israeli base from Gaza: Army
Gaza militants on Saturday fired a barrage of dozens of rockets at Israel, which responded with strikes that killed a Palestinian.
State media says 8 terrorists suspects killed in Saudi Arabia
The recently-formed cell was preparing to carry out 'terrorist' activities against the security of the country, Saudi Press Agency reported.
'Totally new one for us': Woman forgets baby at terminal, flight returns
'This flight is requesting to come back, a passenger forgot her baby in the waiting area. Can we come back or what?' pilot said.
Dubai based Indian woman dies after hip replacement surgery
Ms Fernandes had a congenital issue and her hip was slightly displaced when she was born, the report said.
Africa
One week after Bashir ouster, Sudan 'revolution' still unfinished
Sudan on Thursday marks one week since the army ousted president Omar al-Bashir after protests against his 30-year rule.
110 girls missing after Boko Haram school attack: Nigerian Govt
The kidnapping has raised questions about the military's repeated claims that the Islamist terrorists are on the verge of defeat.
Ethiopian plane made a strange rattling noise, trailed smoke before plunging
Flight 302 took off from the Ethiopian capital on Sunday morning bound for Nairobi with passengers from more than 30 countries.
Four Indians among 157 killed as Ethiopian Airlines flight crashes
The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 157 people thought to be on board.
Attacker shouting 'Allahu Akbar' attacks 2 Danish nationals in Gabon
The two men, who were working for the National Geographic channel, were stabbed while shopping in a market popular with tourists.
Europe
Putin Signs Controversial Internet Law For 'Centralised Traffic Control'
This control will pass to the Russian FSB security service and media monitoring agency Roskomnadzor, which is known to block content.
US-China trade tensions threat to world economy: IMF chief
The head of the International Monetary Fund said that fresh trade tensions between the US and China were a threat to the world economy.
Theresa May to agree on exit after latest Brexit deal bid
Three years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, there is little clarity over when, how and even whether Brexit will happen.
Boris Johnson confirms aspirations to be British PM
Many of her ministers and senior lawmakers are already jockeying for position, holding photo opportunities and giving wide-ranging speeches.
Not sure if US guarantees will make North Korea de-nuclearise: Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin said US security guarantees would probably not be enough to persuade Pyongyang to shut its nuclear programme.
Americas
Brexit compromise talks collapse after six weeks
The new deadline is October 31.
UN chief concerned about nuclear 'coffin' leakage in Pacific
He described structure on Enewetak atoll in Marshall Islands as 'kind of coffin' and said legacy of Cold War-era nuclear tests in Pacific.
US House panel threatens action to get Mueller report documents
Committee asked dept to provide 'dozen narrow sets' of foreign intelligence documents related to Mueller's assessment.
Chelsea Manning jailed after refusing to testify in Julian Assange case
Manning, who spent seven years in military prisons for leaking US secrets to WikiLeaks in 2010.
Trump lifts steel, aluminium tariffs on Mexico, Canada
The statement came moments after Canada released the agreement between Ottawa and Washington in which they agree to eliminate US tariffs.
Oceania
Japanese woman arrested for smuggling 19 lizards in Australia
A Japanese woman appeared in court after she was detained at Melbourne International Airport for attempting to smuggle 19 lizards.
Six appear in court for distributing NZ mosque images illegally
Six people appeared in a New Zealand court on Monday on charges they illegally redistributed the video a gunman livestreamed.
'Horrified' muslims avoid Christchurch mosques since NZ attacks
The Christchurch Muslim community was struggling to get worshippers to overcome their fears and return to Friday prayers.
Friday prayers to be broadcast, 2 min silence: NZ PM Jacinda Ardern
The bodies of victims from New Zealand's mosques mass shooting were carried in open caskets on the shoulders of mourners.
New Zealand shooting: Gunman sacks lawyer, plans to represent himself in court
Richard Peters, the attorney who represented Tarrant said that the accused 'appeared to be lucid' and was not 'mentally unstable'.