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Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

5 Taliban terrorists killed by Afghan forces in Faryab province

The anti-terrorist operation was carried out in the Dara-e-Shakh area of Gurziwan district in the wee hours of Friday.

21 Jun 2019 1:34 PM IST

More than 50 speakers shared their suggestions, perspectives and concerns over reform of the 15-nation UNSC during a General Assembly session here last week.

UN General Assembly reverberates with 'Om' chants to mark...

The essence of yoga is balance, not only within us but also in our relationship with humanity, said Amina Mohammed.

21 Jun 2019 11:39 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

'Iran made a very big mistake': Trump pulls back strikes after US...

The President's mixed message left the world unsure what Washington's next move would be.

21 Jun 2019 11:37 AM IST

US drone strike has killed 14 Islamic State militants in a remote area in Afghanistans eastern Kunar province. (Representational | Photo: AFP)

'Engaged in spying': Iran writes to UN over US drone

Iranian military gave repeated radio warnings to US drone before downing it after it entered country's airspace, Sputnik...

21 Jun 2019 10:34 AM IST

Boris Johnson will face Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in a run-off to become Britains next leader after a final ballot of MPs on Thursday, with the winner tasked with guiding the country through Brexit. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson to fight against Jeremy Hunt in battle for next British...

In the 5th round of voting, Johnson secured the support of 160 out of 313 Conservative lawmakers, while his successor...

21 Jun 2019 10:20 AM IST

The United Nations headquarters was lit up with postures of Surya Namaskar and the message of Yoga for Climate Action as Indias Permanent Mission to the UN kick-started its celebrations for the 5th International Day of Yoga. (Photo: Twitter)

Yoga postures light up UN Headquarters ahead of Int'l Yoga Day

On a foggy and rainy evening on Wednesday, yoga postures were projected on the North Facade of the UN Headquarters...

20 Jun 2019 7:25 PM IST

The terrorist activities of the Taliban, the Haqqani Network, ISIS as well as al-Qaeda and its proscribed affiliates the LeT and the JeM need to end, Akbaruddin said. (Photo: Tweeter)

Terrorists cannot be allowed to negotiate from 'place of advantage':...

Akbaruddin said the 'sanctuaries and safe havens' provided to terror networks have to be addressed for a peace in...

20 Jun 2019 6:50 PM IST

The strip of land starts from the curb where two mailboxes have been installed and go under the wall separating the garages. (Photo: Representational)

He paid USD 9,100 to own villa, but turned out to be strip of grass

Kerville Holness later sought a refund, but Florida officials now say he is stuck with the deal.

20 Jun 2019 5:44 PM IST

According to the latest public study in France, opening up blood donations to gay donors in 2016 has not increased the risk of HIV transmission via blood transfusion. (Photo: AFP)

Gay rights activists complain to EU over ban on blood donation in...

The move came three years after France lifted a 30-year ban on bisexuals donating blood, on condition they abstain sex...

20 Jun 2019 4:27 PM IST

China said it was the United States who misbehaved. (Photo: AFP)

US, China fight it out in Djibouti, accuse each other of aggression

The United States military on Thursday claimed that China had harassed troops posted at the US military base in Africa's...

20 Jun 2019 4:10 PM IST

The North Korean has now visited his older ally four times in China and Pyongyang has been increasingly keen for Xi to reciprocate, while according to diplomats Beijing has been biding its time to see how nuclear talks between Kim and Trump play out. (Photo: AP)

Xi Jinping meets North Korea's Kim Jong ahead of talks with Trump

Xi is the first Chinese president to visit North Korea in 14 years, after relations between the Cold War era allies...

20 Jun 2019 3:48 PM IST

Syed Akbaruddin on Friday said the states who are apologists for terrorists will continue to provide alibis to justify their actions and inaction. (Photo: ANI)

India warns against hasty US-Taliban peace deal

Indian diplomat Syed Akbaruddin cautioned that terrorist organisations cannot be allowed to negotiate from position of...

20 Jun 2019 2:39 PM IST