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A picture of Hwasong-12, a new type of ballistic missile, launched from an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo: AP)

North Korea confirms launch of new missile, lands in Sea of Japan

The landmark' test of a Hwasong-14 missile was overseen by leader Kim Jong-Un and flew 930 kilometres before landing in...

4 July 2017 12:22 PM IST

The ministry did not discriminate against any group in providing health services, including LGBT people. (Photo: Representational/ AP)

Chinese man sues hospital, wins historic forced gay conversion therapy...

A court in Zhumadian in Henan province has ordered a city mental hospital to publish a public apology in local...

4 July 2017 11:28 AM IST

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

America celebrates its independence day with pomp, dazzle, hot dog...

Trump is observing his first Independence Day in office by hosting a White House picnic for military families and...

4 July 2017 10:59 AM IST

People watch news on TV showing a file image of a missile launch by North Korea at the Seoul Railway Station, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

Does he have anything else to do in life: Trump on Kim Jong-Un after...

Trump urged North Korea's biggest ally, China, to "put a heavy move on North Korea and end this nonsense once and for...

4 July 2017 10:39 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)

UN tells Qatar to mend fences with Gulf neighbours

Qatari Foreign Minister met with Security Council members on Friday to discuss the rupture in ties with Saudi Arabia and...

4 July 2017 9:53 AM IST

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu with PM Narendra Modi

Israel backs India on anti-militant ops ahead of PM's visit

India has a right to defend itself against terrorists in the same way as Israel has a right to defend itself from...

4 July 2017 8:45 AM IST

Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Will ignore US' global terrorist tag for Salahuddin: Pak

Sartaj Aziz said Salahuddin being designated a terrorist by the US was an attempt by the American administration to...

4 July 2017 8:24 AM IST

Pakistan PMs Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz (Photo: AP/File)

Won't enter into any talks with India that excludes Kashmir: Pakistan

UN chief Antonio Guterres has called for a dialogue and offered to play role to help resolve Kashmir issue.

4 July 2017 8:04 AM IST

People watch news on TV showing a file image of a missile launch by North Korea at the Seoul Railway Station, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

North Korea launches ballistic missile, says South Korea military

Japan's government said the missile was believed to have landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan.

4 July 2017 7:54 AM IST

Iraqi security personnel dance with children in Mosul. (Photo: AFP)

Battle for Mosul nears end; Iraq rejoices

Cornered ISIS makes last stand, launches suicide attacks.

4 July 2017 7:03 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron walks through the Busts gallery at the Versailles Palace in Paris. (Photo: AP)

Monarchical' Macron picks regal setting for rare speech

Macron will use the speech to set out his vision for France at a rare sitting of both the National Assembly and Senate.

4 July 2017 6:49 AM IST

The vessel is the first of Chinas new generation of destroyers. (Photo: Twitter)

India needs forceful leadership like ours to implement GST: China

The media report also said, there was still a long way to go before the grand tax overhaul could be fully implemented.

3 July 2017 9:43 PM IST