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US warship sails near reef claimed by Beijing in South China Sea.

Chinese warship in unsafe' encounter with US destroyer in South China...

China expressed firm opposition to US warship sailing near islands and reefs claimed by it in South China Sea.

2 Oct 2018 4:53 PM IST

A blast from explosives placed on a motorbike killed at least six people, including four children, and wounded nine other children in Herat province in western Afghanistan. (Representational Image)

At least 7 dead in suicide attack on Afghan election rally: official

Another 25 people were wounded when the militant blew himself up at the rally of parliamentary candidate Abdul Nasir...

2 Oct 2018 3:30 PM IST

The death toll from a devastating quake-tsunami on the island of Sulawesi had risen to 1,234 people, up from the previous count of 844. (Photo: AP)

Indonesia devastating quake-tsunami death toll rises to 1,234

'As of 1:00 pm there are 1,234 dead,' said Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, Indonesia's national disaster agency spokesman.

2 Oct 2018 12:50 PM IST

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo a vocal advocate of that policy is expected to travel to Pyongyang soon to try to revive the negotiation process and set the stage for a second summit between President Donald Trump and leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AP)

North Korea warns US, says peace declaration not a bargaining chip

Commentary was directed at supporters of US policy to maintain maximum pressure on North Korea until it has made moves...

2 Oct 2018 11:43 AM IST

Quake-tsunami survivors salvage useable items from the debris homes that were destroyed in Palu, Indonesia on Friday. (Photo: Twitter | @AFP)

Two new earthquakes strike Indonesia off Sumba island: USGS

There were no immediate reports of serious damage.

2 Oct 2018 9:19 AM IST

The CPEC, a flagship project of Chinas prestigious One Belt One Road, links its restive Xinjiang region with Pakistans Balochistan province. (Photo: Representational Image | AFP)

Pak cuts Chinese 'Silk Road' rail project by USD 2 bn over debt...

'We have reduced loan from China under CPEC for rail projects from USD 8.2 bn to USD 6.2 bn', Pak minister said.

1 Oct 2018 9:23 PM IST

The chopper flew near the LoC for a while before retrieving to Pakistan territory. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

Chopper very close' to LoC but within Pak airspace, claims PoK PM'

Indian Army said on Sunday that Pak chopper violated Indian airspace along LoC in J&K's Poonch district.

1 Oct 2018 1:59 PM IST

Officials fear the death toll will rise steeply in the coming days and are preparing for the worst. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesia seeks foreign aid after quake, digs graves for over 1,000

Days after quake, tsunami, some areas are yet to be contacted, medicines are running out and rescuers are struggling to...

1 Oct 2018 12:58 PM IST

A five-judge bench of the apex court further observed that it would not hear polygamy issue along with the triple talaq case. (Representational Image)

Pak seeks opinion to pusnish triple talaq

According to CII complete consensus on instant triple divorce will impel the punishment for the offence.

1 Oct 2018 7:20 AM IST

The floods have sent panicked residents fleeing for dry ground with children perched on their shoulders and few belongings in tow. (Photo: AFP/Twitter)

Nearly 1,20,000 displaced as floods wreak havoc in Myanmar

Over 118,000 people have taken refuge in 285 camps so far, as the toll climbed to 11 dead, including three solders, with...

31 July 2018 5:51 PM IST

China launched the worlds first quantum-communication satellite called Micius.

China launches Earth observation satellite to monitor Belt and Road...

The Gaofen-11 can be used for land survey, urban planning, road network design, agriculture, and disaster relief as well...

31 July 2018 3:42 PM IST

Modi to attend Imran Khan's oath ceremony? PTI mulls inviting SAARC...

Modi had earlier called Khan to congratulate him and hoped that the two nations 'will work to open a new chapter in...

31 July 2018 2:56 PM IST