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The Talibans leaders have been based in Pakistani cities, including Quetta, Karachi and Peshawar, since their rule in Afghanistan was overthrown in the 2001 U.S. invasion after the 9/11 attacks. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

13 dead as Taliban attacks mosque in Afghanistan

The provincial public health officials confirmed that the bodies of 13 people, riddled with bullets, were shifted to...

2 July 2017 4:59 PM IST

In this March 29, 2016 photo, journalists look an image of Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav. (Photo: AP)

'Travesty of logic' to link Jadhav with civilian prisoners: Pak

The Foreign Office remarks came a day after the India and Pakistan exchanged a list of prisoners lodged in each other's...

2 July 2017 4:46 PM IST

Two bombed-out cars were visible to one side of the square, which was strewn with debris. (Photo: Representational/File)

18 killed in suicide car bombing in Syria

A third managed to reach the eastern Tahrir Square district, where he was surrounded but able to detonate a bomb.

2 July 2017 4:24 PM IST

ISIS has been turning its sights on targets outside its base in the Sinai, putting more pressure on the government and presenting extra challenges for security services. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

ISIS beheads 10 Taliban militants in Afghanistan

The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan National Army confirmed that fourteen ISIS militants were killed mysteriously in...

2 July 2017 4:07 PM IST

Jadhav, the 46-year-old former naval officer, has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court for alleged espionage and subversive activities. (Photo: AP)

Pak rejects consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav for 18th time

A Pakistan Foreign Office statement said that Jadhav was sent by the Indian intelligence agency and had killed many...

2 July 2017 3:55 PM IST

The consulate said it had been contacting the owners and agents for settlement of the dues, provision of food, water and fuel, request for sign off, it added. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Nearly 100 Indian sailors stranded in UAE waters: report

UAE media, citing Indian Consul General of Dubai said that the number of distress calls from Indian sailors had hit its...

2 July 2017 3:26 PM IST

Russia ranks among the worlds worst countries for road deaths, mainly due to drink-driving, poor roads and traffic violations. (Photo: AP/Representational)

13 killed, including 2 children in bus-truck crash in Russia

The bus rolled over and caught fire due to the collision, the regional interior ministry said, adding it would be...

2 July 2017 1:51 PM IST

President Donald Trump on Thursday reflected on his first 100 days in office with a wistful look at his life before the White House. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump vows to support, defend religious liberty in US

The event, at times, felt like one of Trump's campaign rallies, with him promising an adoring crowd that America would...

2 July 2017 1:17 PM 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)

Made to be rejected: Qatar on list of demands placed by Arab states

Turkey and Iraq have backed Qatar in the crisis, while Rome also pleaded with the Gulf nations to refrain from worsening...

2 July 2017 12:40 PM IST

Little Rock Police Chief Kenton Buckner speaks during a news conference at City Hall in Little Rock, Arkansas. (Photo: AP)

28 people hurt in Arkansas club shooting, says Little Rock police

Police Chief Kenton Buckner credited quick work by first responders for there being no fatalities.

2 July 2017 12:35 PM IST

Civilians search for survivors in the rubble at the scene of a car bomb attack near the city of Hilla. (Photo: AP)

8 killed, 12 wounded in car bomb explosion in Syria

A suicide car bomber struck in central Damascus, and that 2 other bombs went off after security forces chased other...

2 July 2017 12:15 PM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Trump defends his use of Twitter, says he won elections with social...

After the Twitter spat with CNN, NBC and a morning show host he called dumb, President Trump justified his hostile...

2 July 2017 11:54 AM IST