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The situation in Pakistan administered Kashmir or Azad Kashmir, although it is called Azad there is no Azadi, is becoming worse, especially with the diversion of rivers. It is creating enormous problems for the local people as they may be forced to migrate from the region in the near future, said Shabir Choudhary, a writer and activist from PoK. (Photo: ANI)

Activists hold conference in Birmingham on Pak atrocities in PoK,...

Pakistan has lately sanctioned multiple projects in PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan region that aim to further suppress and...

23 Jun 2019 3:45 PM IST

John Bolton led negotiations for America to withdraw from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty so that the Bush administration could proceed with a national missile-defence programme. (Photo: AP)

Don't misinterpret US prudence for weakness: John Bolton warns Iran

'Our military is rebuilt new and ready to go,' Bolton said.

23 Jun 2019 3:44 PM IST

The cyber attacks against the Iranian spy agency represented the first offensive show of force since the cyber command was elevated to a full combatant command in May. (Photo: AP)

US launched cyber strikes on Iranian spy group after oil tanker...

The cyber attacks, coordinated with US Central Command, disabled Iranian computer systems used to control rocket and...

23 Jun 2019 2:48 PM IST

The Idlib region of some three million people is supposed to be protected by a September buffer zone deal, but the jihadist-run enclave has come under mounting bombardment by the government and its ally Russia since late April. (Photo: File/ AFP)

Regime strikes kill 8 civilians in Syria: monitor

Since late April, more than 460 civilians have been killed in government or Russian bombardment, according to the...

23 Jun 2019 1:28 PM IST

President Trump and President Xi Jinping brokered a truce to ensure that, for now, there will be no further escalation to their tit-for-tat imposition of tariffs on goods worth hundreds of billions of dollars. (Photo: AP)

President Xi to attend G20 summit, set to meet Trump to end trade war

'We will be having an extended meeting next week at G-20 in Japan. Our respective teams will begin talks prior to our...

23 Jun 2019 1:13 PM IST

Death to America: Iran lawmakers chant in Parliament as tensions rise

'Death to America': Iran lawmakers chant in Parliament as tensions...

US President Trump announced additional sanctions on Iran, but held out the prospect of a deal.

23 Jun 2019 1:12 PM IST

Toly Moly and Missha are creating skincare products with snail secretion (Photo: Pixabay)

Tiny insect stops dozens of trains, affects 12k people in Japan

Local media said the slug had been burned to death after short-circuiting the device.

23 Jun 2019 1:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on television Sunday as the government said it had thwarted an attempted coup in a regional state of this Horn of Africa nation. (Photo: AFP)

Ethiopia Army Chief of staff shot amid unrest

The internet was cut in Ethiopia, and more details were not immediately available.

23 Jun 2019 12:51 PM IST

Trump will launch his campaign against the backdrop of mounting Democratic calls for his impeachment. (Photo:AP)

Trump says planned immigration sweep delayed for two weeks

2,000 families who had been served with deportation orders or failed to show up to court appointments was expected to...

23 Jun 2019 12:42 PM IST

A skydiving plane crashed and burst into flames just after takeoff from a small seaside airfield on the island of Oahu, killing 11 people, officials said on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

All 11 aboard killed as skydiving plane crashes in Hawaii

The twin-engine Beechcraft King Air plane took off from Dillingham Airfield on the north shore of the island.

23 Jun 2019 12:26 PM IST

The auxiliary bishop of Hong Kongs Catholic Diocese, the Rev. Joseph Ha, appealed to the protesters to avoid violence. (Photo: Representational)

Hong Kong protesters end police headquarters siege peacefully after...

Police were previously criticized for their use of force but this time waited out the protesters.

23 Jun 2019 11:51 AM IST

Trump said that the Hanoi summit ended without any deal due to disagreements over the scope of North Koreas denuclearisation and sanctions relief from the US. (Photo: ANI)

North Korean leader receives 'excellent' letter from Trump: state...

Kim recently played host to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who wrapped up a highly symbolic visit to the nuclear-armed...

23 Jun 2019 11:49 AM IST