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This move has further weakened Nawaz Sharifs position, thus effecting political establishment and strengthening the military establishment. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif's daughter triggers Twitter war over Panamagate

Her tweets came as Pak's SC announced the formation of a special bench to closely monitor the working of JIT in...

3 May 2017 5:47 PM IST

It will be Trump and Abbas first face-to-face discussion. (Photo: AP)

Trump seeks steps from Abbas to promote peace with Israel

Other actions include a Palestinian end to anti-Israel rhetoric and incitement of violence.

3 May 2017 5:32 PM IST

As reported by the Guardian, Rights group estimates that 75,000 Rohingya have fled to neighboring countries such as Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

Rohingya Muslims 'abused': Myanmar rejects UN interference

Reports of atrocities inflicted upon the minority community have surfaced despite the government's denial.

3 May 2017 5:02 PM IST

It would be a symbol of the countrys cultural and technological development and increase its softpower and international influence. (Representational Image)

China to launch own encyclopaedia to rival Wikipedia

China is under pressure to write its own encyclopaedia so it can guide public thought.

3 May 2017 4:49 PM IST

Witnesses to the beatdown alerted a nearby New York Police Department transit cop. (Representational Image)

US man assaults Asian, screams 'We are White Power', 'Go back to your...

'Go back to your country! What are you doing here?,' the asian man was asked.

3 May 2017 4:21 PM IST

Judges should never be bloodthirsty a real concern for the dignity of human life postulates resistance to taking a life through laws instrumentality. (Representational image)

Pakistan: 4 Taliban terrorists convicted by military courts executed

The terrorists were active members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and had confessed to their crimes to a magistrate and...

3 May 2017 3:52 PM IST

Benami Transactions (Prohibition) law.

Indian-origin man in Australia slashes co-workers with cleaver; jailed...

Chaudhary was sentenced two years jail and would be eligible for parole after serving one year.

3 May 2017 3:34 PM IST

US President Donald Trump issued a revised travel ban order on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Trump administration welcomes Infosys decision to hire 10,000...

White House termed the announcement by the Bangalore-based tech firm a political victory for the Trump administration.

3 May 2017 2:39 PM IST

Security forces inspect the site of attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

ISIS claims responsibility of sucide bomb attack in Kabul that killed...

Afghan forces have struggled to combat both groups since the US and NATO officially concluded their combat mission at...

3 May 2017 2:04 PM IST

The blast occurred after gas filled the tunnel, which was being bored in the province of Guizhou (Photo: AP)

12 workers killed in tunnel blast in China

The blast occurred after gas filled the tunnel, which was being bored in the province of Guizhou, leaving 12 injured and...

3 May 2017 12:37 PM IST

Security forces inspect at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

Suicide bomb attack on NATO convoy in Afghan capital kills 8, injures...

The attack follows a threat by the Taliban to target foreign forces in the spring offensive that it launched last week.

3 May 2017 10:41 AM IST

UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric (Photo: Youtube)

UN chief 'paying attention' to tensions between India-Pakistan: UN...

Dujarric said the UN continues to reiterate the need for the "parties to find a peaceful solution through engagement and...

3 May 2017 10:28 AM IST