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A Rohingya Muslim refugee child cries as she sits in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh, on Monday (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

US sanctions top Myanmar general for atrocities against Rohingyas

The Trump administration announced penalties against 13 people worldwide in all.

22 Dec 2017 1:15 PM IST

Mr Trumps pressure tactics had raised the stakes at Thursdays emergency meeting and triggered accusations from the Muslim world of US bullying and blackmail. (Photo: File)

US' threats fall on deaf ears: UN votes denouncing Trump's Jerusalem...

The resolution reaffirmed what has been the United Nations' stand on the divided holy city since 1967.

22 Dec 2017 12:08 PM IST

Terrorists continue to attack the most vulnerable, including the sick in hospitals, children in schools, devotees in mosques and even mourners at funerals. (Photo: File/Representational)

India at UN asks to pressure supporters of terrorist organisation

Terrorist groups have gained territory, Deputy Permanent Representative of India to UN said.

22 Dec 2017 11:20 AM IST

Most of those who died were women who had been using the public bath on the second and third floors, which made it harder for them to escape, fire department officials said. (Photo: AP)

South Korea: 20 killed, 29 injured as building catches fire

Fire likely began in parking lot, nothing so far to suggest the fire had been deliberately set,' says Jecheon fire...

22 Dec 2017 10:19 AM IST

The Taliban and ISIS fighters have regularly clashed since the latter gained a foothold in eastern Afghanistan in 2015, as the two vie for supremacy in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

Australia pulls fighter jets out of Iraq, Syria, ends air strike...

The decision follows the Islamic State jihadist group losing its two main hubs -- Mosul in Iraq and Raqa in Syria.

22 Dec 2017 10:16 AM IST

For too long Pakistan has provided safe haven to the Taliban and many terrorist organisations, but those days are over, Mike Pence told American troops at the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP)

Trump has put Pak on notice for harbouring Taliban, terrorists: Pence

Trump has lifted all the restrictions that limited the effectiveness of their armed forces, allowing them to wage battle...

22 Dec 2017 9:25 AM IST

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

Shehbaz Sharif named as future Pak Prime Minister

Nawaz Sharif chooses younger brother relieved by court in graft case.

22 Dec 2017 6:29 AM IST

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound is seen in Jerusalems Old City. (Photo: AP)

India, 127 UN member nations vote to reject US decision on Jerusalem

While resolutions by the General Assembly are non-binding, a strong vote in support carries political weight.

22 Dec 2017 4:29 AM IST

Acting commissioner Shane Patton said that the police do not believe what happened is terror related but will continue to investigate. (Photo: AFP)

Flinders street incident: Indian among 19 injured as speeding truck...

The 45-year-old Kaul was talking to his son while crossing the intersection when he was hit by the car.

21 Dec 2017 8:58 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

UN house of lies,' says Netanyahu before Jerusalem vote

Netanyahu, in his speech, thanked Trump and Haley for their brave and uncompromising stance.'

21 Dec 2017 8:28 PM IST

The core of al Qaeda leadership is still in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the official pointed out. (File Photo) AP)

US air strikes in Yemen kills Al-Qaeda propaganda chief

Strikes came as Washington revealed that US forces have carried out more than 120 air strikes against jihadists in...

21 Dec 2017 8:03 PM IST

Ousted Nawaz Sharif selects brother as successor, Shahbaz Sharif to...

Nawaz Sharif's resignation on Friday has plunged the nuclear-armed nation into political turmoil after several years of...

21 Dec 2017 7:23 PM IST