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The fire struck before midnight Monday at a tower in the Oceana residential complex on the man-made Palm Jumeirah island. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fire breaks out in high-rise on Dubai's palm island

Dubai's government media office said that the late-night fire was completely extinguished with no injuries reported.

13 Dec 2016 11:59 AM IST

The UK government is finalising plans to cut annual student visa figures by nearly half. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Britain to reduce student visas by almost half: report

Some university chiefs are also warning that many Indian students are already being denied visas on minor grounds.

13 Dec 2016 11:58 AM IST

Wang Jianlin, 62, founder and chairman of Dalian Wanda Group Co, whose business includes shopping malls, theme parks, sports clubs and cinemas, said he is most likely to pick from a group of professional managers to take over the running of his business. (Photo: Twitter)

China's richest man needs successor for USD 92 billion empire

Jianlin said that his son does not want to live a lifestyle like him, which is why he refused to takeover business.

13 Dec 2016 11:45 AM IST

US First lady Michelle Obama (Photo: AP)

Next on Michelle Obama's journey: Figuring out her future course!

She'll have a variety of options after being a high-profile advocate against childhood obesity, sought-after talk-show...

13 Dec 2016 8:39 AM IST

The scantily clad, curvaceous comic book superhero has had her appointment as a United Nations honorary ambassador cut in less than two months following protests. (Photo: Facebook)

Protests end Wonder Woman's fight for equality at United Nations

The move came after the Oct. 21 appointment of the superhero to fight for gender equality sparked heavy criticism.

13 Dec 2016 8:19 AM IST

Pakistani investigators inspect the wreckage of the PIA passenger plane Flight PK661 at its crash site in Saddha Batolni, Abbottabad district. (Photo: AFP)

French-built ATR planes grounded after fatal crash

The fleet would now undergo thorough testing after the two incidents, the airline said.

13 Dec 2016 1:54 AM IST

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde, right, arrives at the special Paris court, France. (Photo: AP)

IMF chief Christine Lagarde goes on trial in French court

The trial threatens the credibility of the IMF, as Christine Lagarde is the third chief of the organisation to face...

13 Dec 2016 1:54 AM IST

Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar

Pak Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa shakes up ISI

Gen. Naveed Mukhtar appointed director-general of spy agency.

13 Dec 2016 1:53 AM IST

The UK government is finalising plans to cut annual student visa figures by nearly half. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Britain to cut student visas by nearly half: report

Some university chiefs are also warning that many Indian students are already being denied visas on minor grounds.

12 Dec 2016 9:20 PM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said the cost of the F-35 stealth fighter is out of control. (Photo: AP)

F-35 fighter jet program cost out of control: Donald Trump

'Billions of dollars can and will be saved on military (and other) purchases after January 20th,' the US President-elect...

12 Dec 2016 8:22 PM IST

Indian navy personnel display their skills during Naval Day celebrations at the Arabian Sea. (Photo: AP)

India makes the top 5 in defence budgets: reports

The US remained way ahead of the world with a budget of $622 billion, followed by China at $191.7 billion.

12 Dec 2016 7:40 PM IST

The Talibans threats of extortion has stirred fears of comeback in Pakistans Swat Valley. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Taliban's demands for cash stir fears of comeback in Pakistan

Locals fear that a spate of targeted killings earlier this year marks an attempt by the Taliban to regain a foothold in...

12 Dec 2016 5:43 PM IST