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The article, based on an interview of a former Taliban commander, who was close to Mullah Mansours inner circle, reports insights into the final hours of Mullah Mansours life, and why and how he was killed, revealing a dangerously-widening rift with his Pakistani sponsors. (Photo: AP)

Taliban leader was urged by Pak ISI to destroy Afghanistan schools:...

His fake identity, Muhammad Wali, was known in intelligence circles, according to a former Afghan intelligence chief.

10 Aug 2017 3:31 PM IST

orth Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, is accompanied by Pak Pong Ju, right, Hwang Pyong So, second left, as he arrives for the official opening of the Ryomyong residential area, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo: AP/File)

North Korea finalizes a plan to fire four missile salvo towards Guam

South Korea's military responded by saying North Korea will face a 'stern and strong' response from Washington and...

10 Aug 2017 2:54 PM IST

Tourists stand outside of a hotel after being evacuated following an earthquake in Ruoergai in southwestern Chinas Sichuan province. A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in southwestern China near a famous national park, killing people and knocking out power and phone networks. (Photo: AP)

China earthquake: 431 injured, death toll rises to 20

More than 60,000 people have been evacuated from the area amid continuing aftershocks, state media said.

10 Aug 2017 2:51 PM IST

The government has finalised the details of a task force on Indus Water Treaty, which will be formed within one week. (Photo: PTI/File)

Constructive talks between Indo-Pak on IWT have raised hopes of...

The expert, who was named by the daily, said in previous talks 'sometimes the two sides did not even exchange formal...

10 Aug 2017 1:43 PM IST

The daily warned that China will by no means agree to the withdrawal of troops from both sides in order for talks to be held. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

India, China should ink new border pact in Sikkim sector: Chinese army...

China too in its August 2 fact- sheet on Doklam standoff referred to Beijing's expectations of an 'early harvest' in the...

10 Aug 2017 1:27 PM IST

China already has 300 PLA soldiers at the standoff site. On the Sikkim side of the border, the Indian Army has deployed about 350 soldiers. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

China deploys 800 soldiers near Doklam area, flaunts presence of its...

The Indian Army has, however, not recorded any movement on the Chinese side yet.

10 Aug 2017 1:23 PM IST

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome President elect Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump at White House. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump has continued with Obama's India policy: Congressman

US-India relationship is a special partnership, so we have to do everything we can to enhance this partnership, Raja...

10 Aug 2017 1:06 PM IST

Many communities in Nepal view menstruating women as impure and in some remote areas they are forced to sleep in a hut away from home during their periods, a custom known as chhaupadi. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Nepal criminalises isolation of menstruating women after teen's death

The new law stipulates a three-month jail sentence or a 3,000 rupee fine, or both, for anyone forcing a woman to follow...

10 Aug 2017 12:55 PM IST

Yoshihide Suga, Japans chief government spokesman said it was very important to maintain US deterrent power as the security situation in the region was extremely severe. (Photo: AP)

After Pyongyang plans Guam attack, Japan says 'can never tolerate' N...

Japan has in the past vowed to shoot down North Korean missiles or rockets that threaten to hit its territory.

10 Aug 2017 11:15 AM IST

Judge Jeremy Stuart-Smith had ruled in August 2016 that it was the first case of its type and ordered Rose to complete 200 hours of unpaid work and gave her a 24-month supervision order. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Indian-origin man in UK, found guilty of child sex offences; convicted

As per the police investigation presented in the court, victims said they had been sexually abused while intoxicated by...

10 Aug 2017 9:39 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives for the official opening of the Ryomyong residential area, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo: AP)

N Korea slams Trump's fire and fury' warning, calls it a load of...

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he did not believe there was a threat from North Korea and Americans should...

10 Aug 2017 8:39 AM IST

Supporters of ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif escort his vehicle during a rally in Islamabad. (Photo: AFP)

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz set to head PML-N

Though Nawaz still holds sole authority to appoint anyone to any post but he consults party before major decisions.

10 Aug 2017 6:13 AM IST