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Technological breakthrough: China successfully tests first hypersonic...

The Xingkong-2 or Starry Sky-2, was launched in a target range located in Northwest China on Friday last.

6 Aug 2018 3:55 PM IST

Kulsoom Nawaz with Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz regains consciousness, still on...

Sharif's Hussain informed that his mother was able to recognise family members and could now communicate with them...

6 Aug 2018 3:47 PM IST

The USD 1.2-billion dam -- a joint venture between South Korean, Laotian and Thai firms -- broke after heavy rains and submerged about a dozen villages in one of Laos poorest provinces. (Photo: @nickdallshir | Twitter)

Laos dam collapse death toll rises to 31, 130 still missing: reports

The number of dead and missing has fluctuated wildly since the disaster, with officials and state media offering...

6 Aug 2018 3:43 PM IST

Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un make history by becoming the first sitting US and North Korean leaders to meet and shake hands. (Photo: AFP)

N Korea urges US to drop sanctions as Seoul probes illicit coal...

Pyongyang had demonstrated good faith by ending nuclear weapons testing and returning the remains of US troops killed in...

6 Aug 2018 2:51 PM IST

Bangladeshi students march along a street during a student protest in Dhaka on August 5.(Photo: AFP)

Student protests surge in Bangladesh capital, US envoy's car attacked

Protests have flared repeatedly in Dhaka since two students were killed last week by speeding buses.

6 Aug 2018 1:59 PM IST

Trump says of Germany: Were supposed to protect you against Russia and yet you make this deal with Russia. (Photo: AP)

Trump admits son met with Russian lawyer to get information on Hillary...

It's Trump's most direct statement that motive for June 2016 meeting was to get dirt on Hillary Clinton, his rival for...

6 Aug 2018 1:53 PM IST

These were both random and targeted shootings on our streets, said Fred Waller, Chief of the Patrol Division of the Chicago Police Department. (Photo: AFP)

At least 4 killed, 40 injured within 7 hrs in night of Chicago gun...

Police said gunmen targeted block party, a gathering after funeral, and other gatherings on a night where thousands...

6 Aug 2018 1:19 PM IST

One week ago, another quake in the same area had killed more than a dozen people. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesia earthquake: At least 91 dead, rescue efforts continue

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said over 200 people were seriously injured and thousands of homes and buildings...

6 Aug 2018 9:17 AM IST

Participants, including Saudi women, attend a hackathon in Jeddah prior to the start of the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi hackathon seeks high-tech solutions to Haj calamities

The scheme for the post-oil era aims to draw six million Haj pilgrims annually.

6 Aug 2018 12:39 AM IST

Photo from the earthquake last week that struck the same area, Lombok. (Photo: AP)

Magnitude 7 earthquake hits Indonesia, prompts tsunami warnings

A week ago, another quake in the same area had killed more than a dozen people.

5 Aug 2018 7:14 PM IST

A couple has been arrested from west Delhi for allegedly impersonating executives of an authorised car dealer in the city and stealing vehicles on the pretext of car servicing. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Indian man in US had 1,000 child porn photos, 380 videos, gets 4 yrs...

Abhijeet Das, 28, of Pittsburgh has been sentenced in federal court to 52 months imprisonment, followed by 10 years of...

5 Aug 2018 12:10 PM IST

How a phone app, database of over 50 mn voters helped Imran Khan win...

PTI was secretive about the technology plan ahead of the July 25 poll, fearing rivals could copy it.

5 Aug 2018 11:50 AM IST