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Nobel laureate Suu Kyi has been decried overseas for failing to condemn the generals, with whom she is in a delicate power-sharing arrangement. (Photo: AP)

Suu Kyi sets out aid plan to end Rohingya crisis

Representatives of Suu Kyi in Myanmar could not be reached to confirm the adviser's comments.

15 Oct 2017 5:07 AM IST

US President Donald Trump at United Nations 72nd General Assembly meet in UN headquarters in New York (Photo: AFP)

Trump sees start of better relationship with Pakistan

The President thanked Pakistani leaders for cooperating with the US on many fronts.

15 Oct 2017 5:03 AM IST

Ahmadis can't preach Islam: Pakistani minister

Rana Sanaullah also demanded of the Ulema (clerics) to keep an eye on those using religion for their political motives.

15 Oct 2017 4:39 AM IST

The explosion left a trail of destruction across a busy intersection, with several bodies and bloodied slippers and shoes. Windows of nearby buildings were shattered. (Photo: AFP)

Huge blast rocks Mogadishu, Somalia's capital; 20 killed, 15 injured

Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab recently stepped up attacks on army bases across south and central Somalia.

14 Oct 2017 8:25 PM IST

The charges include money laundering, financial irregularities, corruption, moral degradation and other specific serious allegations (Photo: AFP)

First Hindu Cheif Justice of Bangladesh accused of corruption, departs...

Sinha, who insisted he would return to Bangladesh once his leave ends on November 10, rejected claims by the country's...

14 Oct 2017 6:47 PM IST

Criticism by the Donald Trump administration of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major powers, including the United States, has focused heavily on Tehrans continuing missile programme. (Photo: AP/File)

Trump speech: Iranians respond with anger, mockery

Trump's efforts to reach out to ordinary Iranians backfires

14 Oct 2017 6:22 PM IST

Turkana, an arid region bordering South Sudan, is awash with small arms and violent clashes between competing communities over resources and territory are common. (Representational | Photo: AFP)

Northern Kenya school raid: 6 killed

Toposa tribal militia believed to be responsible, suspended students allegedly participated in the raid.

14 Oct 2017 5:49 PM IST

The couple was rescued Wednesday, five years after they had been abducted by the Taliban-linked extremist network while in Afghanistan as part of a backpacking trip. (Photo: AP)

Canadian says child killed, US wife raped while in Haqqani captivity

The birth of the fourth child was publicly unknown until Boyle appeared before journalists in Toronto.

14 Oct 2017 5:03 PM IST

In most cases, the Rohingyas try to pass themselves off as Bangladeshis if they are apprehended by the BSF, officials said.

Atrocities against Rohingyas under probe: Myanmar army

Myanmar's military has said it is investigating its operations in violence-wrecked Rakhine state.

14 Oct 2017 3:49 PM IST

US drone strike has killed 14 Islamic State militants in a remote area in Afghanistans eastern Kunar province. (Representational | Photo: AFP)

US drone kills 14 IS militants in eastern province: Afghan officials

It targeted a meeting of IS commanders planning for a terrorist attack.

14 Oct 2017 3:11 PM IST

Although the Social Democrats have come either first or second in elections since World War II, voters are now more receptive to calls for tough migration rules than that partys focus on social justice. (Photo: AP)

Austria polls: Right-wing wave approaching on Sunday?

Favouring the People's and Freedom parties is distrust of migrants and Muslims among many Austrian voters.

14 Oct 2017 2:49 PM IST

Criticism by the Donald Trump administration of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major powers, including the United States, has focused heavily on Tehrans continuing missile programme. (Photo: AP/File)

Participants in nuke deal making lots of money on trade with Iran,...

World leaders have severely criticised Trump for decertifying Iran nuclear deal

14 Oct 2017 2:01 PM IST