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The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

Myanmar forces kill 6 suspecting rebel-links

Myanmar security forces shot dead at least six people in the perturbed western state of Rakhine for their links with...

3 May 2019 10:19 AM IST

The MEAs comments came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he will not allow Pakistani soil to be used for terror. (Photo:AP)

Breakthrough in Azhar case struck during Imran Khan's China trip:...

A veto-wielding permanent member of the UNSC, China was the sole hold-out in the 15-nation world body on the bid to...

2 May 2019 7:27 PM IST

According to the researchers, people should keep dietary cholesterol intake low by reducing cholesterol-rich foods such as eggs and red meat in their diet. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

When cuisine didn't match culture: PIA serves English breakfast, faces...

People greatly expressed their dissatisfcation over the breakfast being served in the airline

2 May 2019 4:20 PM IST

Thailands King Maha Vajiralongkorn takes part in the funeral of late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thailand set for coronation of King Rama X, first in 69 years

Thais who have not witnessed a coronation since Bhumibol's in 1950, will see the newly-crowned monarch as he is carried...

2 May 2019 2:44 PM IST

He is due to be officially crowned in elaborate Buddhist and Brahmin ceremonies on Saturday, followed by a procession through Bangkok the next day. (Photo: AP)

Surprise wedding: Thai king marries personal bodyguard ahead of...

Vajiralongkorn has previously been married and divorced three times and has seven children.

2 May 2019 10:30 AM IST

Mnuchin, along with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, held a day of discussions, before Chinese Vice Premier Liu He. (Photo:AP)

US, China hold 'progressive' trade talks in Beijing

China and the United States held productive trade talks in Beijing and will continue discussions in Washington next...

1 May 2019 2:15 PM IST

India uses a domestically designed and manufactured electronic voting machine as many as 4 million of them at 1 million polling places. (Photo:AP)

Detailed insight on how the world's largest democracy casts its...

About 600 million Indian citizens are expected to cast their votes over a period of 39 days ending May 19, in the...

1 May 2019 12:12 PM IST

The sole woman invitee was the only female member of Prime Minister Shinzo Abes cabinet. (Photo:AP)

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum throne

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, a day after his father's historic abdication.

1 May 2019 10:42 AM IST

Naming Azhar as global terrorist by UN will be 'properly resolved':...

China said that the vexed issue of designating JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN will be properly...

30 April 2019 5:10 PM IST

The group produced and sold 6.34 kilos (14 pounds) of methamphetamine and 366 grammes of dimethylamylamine. (File Photo)

China sentences another Canadian to death for drug traffiicking

A Chinese court sentenced a second Canadian man to death for drug trafficking amid diplomatic tensions between Ottawa...

30 April 2019 4:08 PM IST

Emperor Akihito of Japan formally stepped down Tuesday, the first abdication for 200 years in the worlds oldest monarchy. (Photo:AP)

Emperor Akhito steps down as Japan marks the end of 'Heisei' period

'Heisei' that is 'achieving peace' period ended with Akhito stepping down as Japan's Emperor.

30 April 2019 2:22 PM IST

Many tourists have left the country after the attacks and there has been a sharp decline in the number of foreigners visiting the island. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka: 42 foreigners killed in Easter blasts

Another 12 foreigners remain unaccounted for and could be among still unidentified bodies at Colombo's police morgue,...

30 April 2019 1:32 PM IST