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Police and military officials said the attack did not appear to be targeted as the unit were traveling in civilian clothes in unmarked vehicles. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Philippine President Duterte bodyguards wounded in attack by Maoist...

The peace process has been fraught with breakdowns and allegations of breaches of unilateral ceasefires by the military...

19 July 2017 10:52 AM IST

US President Donald Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 Summit in Hamburg. (Photo: AP)

Trump, Putin had second undisclosed meeting' at G20 summit

The White House confirmed that the 2 leaders spoke during the G20 dinner, but said it is incorrect to describe it as the...

19 July 2017 10:03 AM IST

Facebook plans to develop a fleet of drones powered by sunlight that will fly for months at a time, communicating with each other through lasers and extending internet connectivity to the ground below.

China starts production of drone to rival US

The Reaper can climb to a height of between 12,000 and 15,000 metres.

19 July 2017 2:15 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Qatar foreign minister holds talks with Nawaz Sharif

The visiting minister held meetings with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss issues revolving around the regional...

19 July 2017 2:10 AM IST

Lahore High Court. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan court revokes ban on Indian soaps

The Lahore high court (LHC) declared Pemra's order null and void as the federal government had no objections regarding...

19 July 2017 2:07 AM IST

A ban on telecast of Indian teleplays, imposed by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), was lifted by the Lahore Court on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Lahore High Court lifts ban on airing of Indian content on television

Granting permission to private television channels to screen Indian teleplays, the Lahore declared PEMRA's ban as null...

18 July 2017 9:20 PM IST

Mayor Sadiq Khan called for Londoners to attend a candlelit vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday evening in solidarity with the victims and their families. (Photo: AFP)

London mayor warns against 'roll out the red carpet' for Donald Trump

An invitation to a State Visit to the UK was extended to Trump and US First Lady Melania by British PM May on behalf of...

18 July 2017 6:40 PM IST

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Trump officials open border to 15000 more foreign workers

A maximum of 33,000 H-2B visas are available during the 1st half of the fiscal year, and H-2B visas starting April 1...

18 July 2017 5:07 PM IST

India is one of the worlds fastest growing outbound travel and tourism markets. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

India's induction into Global Entry programme to boost...

Global Entry is a US CBP programme which allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers upon arrival...

18 July 2017 4:35 PM IST

Married couples receive state grants for first-time purchases of government apartments. (Photo: Representational/File)

Singapore voids marriage of couple after husband underwent sex change

The marriage was voided several months later, making them ineligible to buy the apartment they wanted, the paper said.

18 July 2017 4:11 PM IST

Sikkim, which became a part of India in May 1976, is the only state which has a demarcated border with China. (Photo: Representational/File)

China tells India to stop using Sikkim standoff to achieve political...

The standoff between tow neighbours have continued for a month over the construction of a road by China near the...

18 July 2017 3:33 PM IST

India discusses fugitives' extradition, visa problems, and...

On the UK side, the issue of illegal immigration from India was raised with the Indian Home Secretary.

18 July 2017 2:41 PM IST