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Exports of refined petroleum to the North will be limited to 2 million barrels per year and sales of liquefied natural gas banned outright, effective January 1, the Commerce Ministry said. (Photo: File | AP)

China imposes restrictions on oil supply to North Korea

China also will ban textile imports from the North, the ministry said.

23 Sept 2017 2:22 PM IST

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, Russia was working with other countries to strive for the reasonable and not the emotional approach - instead of the kindergarden fight between children (where) no one can stop them. (Photo: AP)

US, North Korea in 'kindergarten fight': Russian Foreign Minister...

'We have to calm down the hot heads and understand that we do need pauses, that we do need some contacts,' Russian...

23 Sept 2017 2:17 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who met on the sidelines of UN General Assembly session, also discussed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. (Photo: PTI)

Sushma discusses H-1B visa, terrorism with US Secretary of State

Swaraj and Tillerson also discussed strengthening of the US-India political and economic partnership, officials said.

23 Sept 2017 1:28 PM IST

Mexico City is built on deep, soft soil which instead of cushioning the city from earthquakes, exaggerates their effects. (Photo: AP)

After being trapped for 16 hours, Mexico woman's texts help save her

'There's four of us,' read the WhatsApp messages, which finally reached her husband Juan Jesus Garcia on Wednesday at...

23 Sept 2017 1:17 PM IST

Iran said it has successfully tested a new medium-range missile in defiance of warnings from Washington. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Iran tests new medium-range missiles in defiance of US warnings

State television carried footage of the launch of the Khoramshahr missile.

23 Sept 2017 12:03 PM IST

Cleric Hijris comment sparked a storm on social media, with womens rights activists calling for his suspension, but he also had pockets of support from conservative followers. (Photo: AFP)

Only quarter of brain: Saudi cleric on why women should be denied...

The cleric was suspended from leading prayers, other religious activity in Asir after being pilloried on social media...

23 Sept 2017 11:43 AM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Photo: AP)

Angela Merkel receives threat letters with razor blades

The text contained spelling errors, raising doubt whether it was sent by Islamists or far-right activists trying to...

23 Sept 2017 4:05 AM IST

Pakistans former military ruler Pervez Musharraf (Photo: AFP)

Benazir Bhutto's daughters dare Pervez Musharraf

Benazir was also remembered at the 72nd UN General Assembly by Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May.

23 Sept 2017 3:50 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP)

H-bomb test by Pyongyang will trigger huge risks

North Korea's six nuclear tests to date have all been underground, the most recent earlier this month by far its...

23 Sept 2017 3:02 AM IST

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Sheikh Hasina lays out 5-point Rohingya peace plan

The 1.1-million strong Rohingya people have suffered years of discrimination in Myanmar.

23 Sept 2017 2:58 AM IST

The Iranian long-range missile Khoramshahr is displayed during annual military parade marking the anniversary of the outbreak of Irans devastating 1980-1988 war with Iraq in Tehran on Friday. The missile has a range of 2,000 km. (Photo: AFP)

Iran shows its missile might

Rouhani vows to boost arms programme despite US warning over N-deal.

23 Sept 2017 2:55 AM IST

newly-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, takes oath from Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain at the Presidential palace in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan claims 6 civilians killed in Indian firing

Kashmir is divided between Pakistan and India but claimed by its entirety.

23 Sept 2017 2:12 AM IST