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Mahathir, who is serving his second term in office after storming to a shock election victory last year, has a reputation as something of a financial maverick.

Malaysia PM criticises 'ridiculous' charges over MH17

The same team said in May 2018 that the BUK anti-aircraft missile that hit the plane had originated from a Russian...

20 Jun 2019 2:32 PM IST

Police said in a statement they believed it was the first British conviction relating to a gun made using a 3D printer. (Photo: AP)

UK man becomes first convicted in Britain of making 3D-printer gun

Components for the weapon were discovered during a drugs raid on a home in central London in October 2017.

20 Jun 2019 2:21 PM IST

Conservative MPs will decide Thursday who will join Boris Johnson in the final two battling to become Britains next prime minister, with three contenders jostling for the second spot. (Photo: AFP)

Conservative MPs to pick final two in battle to become British PM

The winner will be announced in the week beginning July 22 and then take over from Theresa May as Prime Minister.

20 Jun 2019 1:49 PM IST

The study does not include the huge adjoining ranges of high-mountain Asia such as the Pamir, Hindu Kush or Tian Shan, but other studies suggest similar melting is underway there as well. (Photo: AP)

Himalayan glaciers melting doubled since 2000: Study

Currently harbouring some 600 billion tonnes of ice, the Himalayas are sometimes called the earth's 'Third Pole'.

20 Jun 2019 1:45 PM IST

Mengs various jobs likely put him in close contact with Zhou and other Chinese leaders in the security establishment, a sector long synonymous with corruption, opacity and human rights abuses. (Photo: AP)

China's former Interpol chief pleads guilty to bribery, shows...

The dramatic case shook the international police organisation and put a spotlight on China's opaque judicial system.

20 Jun 2019 1:44 PM IST

Ten drones and two unidentified flying objects (UFOs) were spotted at IGI airport and Dwarka area near IGI airport from January 2010 to January 2019, said the Delhi police.

No airspace violation: US after Iran claims to shot down drone

news website run by Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said a US drone was shot down over the southern Iranian province...

20 Jun 2019 1:25 PM IST

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

Trump escalated attacks with treason claim: New York Times publisher

Arthur Sulzberger said, 'no more serious charge a commander in chief can make against an independent news organization'.

20 Jun 2019 1:07 PM IST

Various protests have been launched in Hong Kong by the general public and legal communities. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong protesters threaten more demos if demands not met

The protesters have also demanded release of those detained during sporadic clashes with police last week.

20 Jun 2019 1:06 PM IST

At UNSC meet Indian Ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin said: We must focus on addressing the challenges posed by cross border terrorism emanating from safe havens and sanctuaries to our region and especially to Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI)

India supports Afghan-led inclusive peace process: Syed Akbaruddin

'The conduct of transparent, credible and timely Presidential elections during the year will assist in this endeavour,'...

20 Jun 2019 12:37 PM IST

During such chaotic times, the only good news people are hearing comes from the courts of Pakistan, the chief justice said. (Photo: Twitter)

From economy to cricket, it is all 'depressing' news: Pakistan CJI

Cash-strapped govt of Khan is negotiating with IMF, World Bank and Asian Development Bank for bailout packages worth...

20 Jun 2019 10:32 AM IST

The bombardment destroyed shops and ripped apart bodies, according to an AFP photographer, who found human remains more than a hundred metres away from the site of the strike. (Photo: AFP)

28 including 17 civilians killed in regime attacks in Syria

The latest violence comes after UN chief Antonio Guterres called Tuesday on Russia and Turkey to 'stabilise the...

20 Jun 2019 10:23 AM IST

The Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk spy drone was shot down by the IRGC after it entered the Iranian airspace near the Kouhmobarak district, according to a report by Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). (Representational Image)

'Have shot down US drone over our territory,' says Iran

The development comes at a time of heightened tensions between Tehran and US owing to a recent attack on two oil tankers...

20 Jun 2019 10:01 AM IST