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The queen, at an occasion shorn of its usual pageantry, read out the watered-down list of proposed legislation and lawmakers will then spend the next few days debating before bringing it to a vote. (Photo: AP)

Queen's speech vows best possible deal' for UK, outlines Brexit laws

The state opening of parliament by Queen Elizabeth II came after a string of tragedies which have shaken the nation.

21 Jun 2017 5:30 PM IST

Pak media says forced' conversion has led to immigration of Hindus...

The majority of the Hindu population is settled in Sindh and the province has witnessed a rise in crimes targeting the...

21 Jun 2017 5:07 PM IST

Britains Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, is to permanently stand down from royal duties in the autumn. (Photo: AP)

UK: Duke of Edinburgh hospitalised for infection

The palace says Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, was admitted as a precautionary measure and is in good...

21 Jun 2017 3:57 PM IST

Soldiers ride a military vehicle on the outskirts of Marawi city, southern Philippines. The Philippine military says 13 marines have been killed in fierce fighting with Muslim militants who have laid siege to southern Marawi city. (Photo: AP)

Islamic militants take hostages at Philippine school: army

President Duterte declared martial law across Mindanao on May 23 immediately after fighters flying the IS flag rampaged...

21 Jun 2017 3:52 PM IST

Benami Transactions (Prohibition) law.

Pakistan: Court orders police to produce converted Hindu girl

The girl's father said that his daughter had been illegally married off to Syed Nawaz Ali Shah after being kidnapped...

21 Jun 2017 3:27 PM IST

Overall, US President Donald Trump proposed a massive reduction in American aid to South Asian countries. (Photo: AP)

Pentagon says India most reliable regional partner Afghanistan

India provided development aid of INR 221 crore to Afghanistan between April 1, 2016 and March 27, 2017, according to...

21 Jun 2017 3:19 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: AP)

China responds to Trump tweet, says it played constructive role in N...

President Trump tweeted that he appreciated China's efforts to help with North Korea but that their attempts did not...

21 Jun 2017 2:58 PM IST

President Rodrigo Duterte. (Photo: AP)

President Duterte pledges to rebuild ISIS-infested Philippines city

The declaration of martial law is the subject of petitions at the Supreme Court questioning the necessity and factual...

21 Jun 2017 2:53 PM IST

The prince already oversees a vast portfolio as defence minister and is spearheading economic reforms. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi king upends royal succession, places son first-in-line to throne

The announcements were made in a series of royal decrees carried on the state-run Saudi Press Agency.

21 Jun 2017 2:33 PM IST

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: AP)

US, China officials to discuss tougher stand on North Korea nuclear...

US officials said the main item on the agenda would be persuading China to lean on North Korea regime to halt its...

21 Jun 2017 1:48 PM IST

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: AP)

UN chief says engaged in India-Pak talks after being accused of doing...

UN chief Antonio Guterres said he had met had held meetings with the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan.

21 Jun 2017 1:34 PM IST

Fran§ois Bayrou announced he wont stand in the French presidential election. (Photo: AFP)

Key Macron ally says he is quitting French government

MoDem is facing allegations it used European parliamentary funds to pay assistants actually based in France.

21 Jun 2017 12:38 PM IST