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In this file photo, distributed by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, second from right, inspects the preparation of the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in North Koreas northwest. (Photo: AP)World
NKorea nukes, missiles top concerns in Japan defense

N Korea second ICBM missile was fired at an extremely lofted angle and landed about 200 kilometers (120 miles) off...

8 Aug 2017 8:48 AM IST

Nepals Deputy Prime Minister as well as Minister for Foreign Affairs Krishna Bahadur Mahara (L) on Monday called for a peaceful resolution between India and China over the border standoff. (Photo: AFP)World
Not in favour of war, resolve border standoff with talks: Nepal to...

Nepal will face dire consequences in case a war between India and China breaks out, halting the trade and supplies from...

8 Aug 2017 8:30 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump and Indian-American Nikki Haley, the Governor of South Carolina. (Photo: AP)World
US not scared of North Korea's threats, says Nikki Haley

Haley praised both Russia and China for the UN Security Council vote on North Korean sanctions.

8 Aug 2017 8:11 AM IST

India and China have been locked in a prolonged standoff in the area in the Sikkim sector since June 16 after Chinese troops began constructing a road near the Bhutan trijunction. (Photo: Representational/PTI)World
China mum about report on 'small-scale military operation' in Doklam

'This kind of reports represents the view of the media and think-tanks', China's Defence Ministry's spokesman told an...

7 Aug 2017 8:19 PM IST

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)World
My base is stronger than ever, despite 2020 rumblings: Donald Trump

The New York Times detailed efforts by some Republicans looking ahead to 2020, including Vice President Mike Pence.

7 Aug 2017 8:11 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AP)World
North Korea vows harsh retaliation against new UN sanctions

The US envoy to UN, Nikki Haley, called the US-drafted resolution 'single largest economic sanctions package ever...

7 Aug 2017 6:44 PM IST

Several eminent Sikh-Americans from across the US, lawmakers, government officials and local leaders participated in prayers held on the weekend to mark the five-year anniversary of the mass shooting. (FIle Photo)World
Sikhs one of the top targets of hate crimes in US: Community leaders

On August 5, 2012, six Sikhs were killed and three more were wounded, along with the Oak Creek police officer

7 Aug 2017 5:36 PM IST

The United Nations Security Council in session (Photo: AP)World
Not bound by United Nations treaty on prohibition of nuclear weapons:...

Over 120 countries in the United Nations voted to adopt the first-ever global treaty to ban nuclear weapons.

7 Aug 2017 4:32 PM IST

Khawaja Muhammad Asif (Photo: AFP)World
India not responding positively to peace moves: Pakistan's new FM Asif

He also alleged that India and the United States were involved in an international conspiracy to sabotage the 1960 Indus...

7 Aug 2017 4:11 PM IST

The Taliban and ISIS fighters have regularly clashed since the latter gained a foothold in eastern Afghanistan in 2015, as the two vie for supremacy in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)World
Taliban, ISIS kill 50 civilians in rare joint operation: Afghan...

A security source said that there had been around 3 incidents in the past where fighters from both groups had teamed up.

7 Aug 2017 4:09 PM IST

Foreign policy observers feel that China is accusing India of disturbing the peace at the Sikkim border to hide the Chinese unilateral aggression. (Photo: AFP/Representational)World
Chinese army tells India to withdraw troops from Doklam, avoid...

A visit by Indian journalists, sponsored by China, turned into a propaganda exercise by the Chinese army for delivering...

7 Aug 2017 3:36 PM IST

China claims most of the resource-rich South China Sea through which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year. (Photo: Representational Image)World
US, Australia, Japan slam Chinese island-building in South China Sea

The three countries oppose Beijing for building giant artificial islands that could be used as military bases.

7 Aug 2017 3:21 PM IST

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