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Hundreds, if not thousands of Uighurs who have fled China in recent years have travelled to Syria to join Islamic militant groups or simply escape persecution and find a new home. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Turkey, China pledge security collaboration to root out militants

Human rights groups have long accused Beijing of oppressing its Uighur population and inflaming a cycle of...

3 Aug 2017 3:32 PM IST

Trump reportedly even revealed the city in which the intelligence was gathered -- something seen as problematic, as it could allow Moscow to identify the partner nation. (Photo: AP)

Trump, frustrated by Afghan war, suggests firing US commander:...

Mattis, McMaster and other top aides are putting together answers to Trump's questions in a way to try to get him to...

3 Aug 2017 3:06 PM IST

The World Bank stated in its factsheet that Pakistan has asked it to facilitate the setting up of a Court of Arbitration to look into its concerns about the designs of the two hydroelectric power projects. (Photo: AP)

India, Pak to meet in US next month, discuss Indus water treaty

The World Bank hosted a 2-day secretary-level discussion between India and Pakistan on the technical issues over the...

3 Aug 2017 1:46 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends a televised speech after he won the election, in Tehran, Iran. (Photo: AP)

New US sanctions violate nuclear deal: Iran vows for 'proportional...

Iran has no diplomatic relations or direct trade links with the United States so its options are limited.

3 Aug 2017 12:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President, Xi Jinping (Photo: PTI)

Border spat between India-China casts shadow ahead of BRICS summit

On Wednesday, China accused India of 'concocting' excuses over illegal entry of the South Asian nation's military into...

3 Aug 2017 11:09 AM IST

If China would not have extended the technical hold, Azhar would have automatically been designated under the UN as a terrorist. (Photo: AFP)

China extends technical hold on Masood Azhar by 3 months on UN terror...

China had in February this year blocked the US move to designate Azhar as a global terrorist at UN.

3 Aug 2017 10:24 AM IST

US President Donald Trumps maiden face-off with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at G20 summit in Hamburg, Germnay (Photo: AP)

The US Russia sanctions bill: What is in it?

The law also requires new sanctions targeting Russians identified by the US govt as involved in cyberattacks, political...

3 Aug 2017 10:16 AM IST

Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela. (Photo: AP)

Nicolas Maduro denies 'int'l enemy' charge of rigging Venezuela vote

Maduro faces mounting accusations of trampling on democracy in Venezuela with Sunday's controversial election.

3 Aug 2017 10:07 AM IST

Qatar said it had received the demands on June 22 with just 10 days to meet them, which would mean they would have until Sunday to comply. (Photo: AFP)

Qatar creates new residency status for foreigners amid Gulf crisis

While stopping short of offering Qatari nationality the new measures constitute a first for the Gulf.

3 Aug 2017 9:20 AM IST

American student Otto Warmbier speaks as he is presented to reporters in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier, an American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma last week after almost a year and a half in captivity, died Monday, June 19, his family said. (Photo: AP)

US urges Americans to leave North Korea before ban kicks in

The US government last month said it would bar Americans from travelling to North Korea due to the risk of 'long-term...

3 Aug 2017 8:39 AM IST

AAPI or the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin is the largest organisation representing Indian American doctors in the country.

47-yr-old Indian-origin doctor charged with 118 sex offences in London

Manish Shah has been released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on August 31 at Barkingside Magistrates Court...

3 Aug 2017 8:32 AM IST

US President Donald Trump said I campaigned on creating a merit-based immigration system that protects US workers and taxpayers. (Photo: Trump/Twitter)

Trump's 'merit-based' immigration plan may benefit Indian techies

'The RAISE Act will reduce poverty, increase wages, and save taxpayers billions and billions of dollars', Trump said.

3 Aug 2017 8:08 AM IST