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If you want to be successful then you should learn from others mistakes rather than their successes, the Alibaba group founder and chairman said. (Photo: AFP)

Globalisation can't be stopped; if trade halts, war will follow: Jack...

The billionaire businessman emphasised that no one can stop globalisation and said that trade sanctions are like bombs.

24 Jan 2018 8:38 PM IST

Most Rohingya refugees in the Bangladeshi camps also say they will not return to a state where their villages have been torched and where they allege atrocities by the army and ethnic Rakhine locals. (Photo: AFP)

Give aid agencies unhindered access to Rohingya camps: UN to Myanmar

The UNHCR also called on Myanmar 'to create conditions for a genuine and lasting solution'.

24 Jan 2018 5:22 PM IST

US drone strike has killed 14 Islamic State militants in a remote area in Afghanistans eastern Kunar province. (Representational | Photo: AFP)

Top Haqqani commander, 2 others killed in US drone strike in Pak

The drone strikes targeted the house belonging to Afghan refugees near Pakistan's restive tribal Kurram agency bordering...

24 Jan 2018 4:33 PM IST

Hafiz Saeed who walked free on November 24 was back to his ranting on Kashmir Valley. (Photo: AFP)

Lahore HC stops Pak from arresting 26/11 attacks plotter Saeed

Saeed had moved the court seeking protection from arrest or action against JuD and FIF ahead of UNSC team visit.

24 Jan 2018 4:14 PM IST

The director of the provincial health department said 11 wounded people had been taken to hospital. (Photo: AFP)

11 injured in militants' attack at Save the Children aid office in...

The attack began with a suicide car bomb outside the office, followed by gunmen entering the compound and battling...

24 Jan 2018 3:43 PM IST

Volcanic ashes cover the slopes of a ski resort in Kusatsu, Gunma prefecture, central Japan, after Mount Kusatsu-Shirane erupted. (Photo: AP)

At least 16 injured in volcanic eruption at ski resort in Japan

Nine civilians were injured by volcanic rocks, while seven people six soldiers and one civilian skier were hit by an...

23 Jan 2018 4:13 PM IST

The NHRC recently issued a notice to the Centre over its plan to deport Rohingyas, who are residing in various parts of India. (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar blames Bangladesh for delay in repatriation of Rohingya...

Myanmar authorities are also accused of drawing out the process by agreeing to take back just 1,500 people a week.

23 Jan 2018 4:02 PM IST

The eruptions have shrouded nearby villages in darkness and sent lava, rocks and debris cascading down Mayons slopes toward the no-entry danger zone.(Photo: AP)

Philippines' most active volcano' Mount Mayon erupts massively

An explosive eruption on Monday was the most powerful since the volcano started acting up more than a week ago.

23 Jan 2018 2:26 PM IST

The year 2018 will mark the mid-point of a five-year government plan. (Photo: AP)

China must win 3 tough battles' while pursuing reforms: Li Keqiang

Li Keqiang said due out at opening of annual meeting of parliament in March, government is expected to set its economic...

23 Jan 2018 2:17 PM IST

It was not immediately clear if the bomb deliberately targeted the pork stall, and potentially its Buddhist customers. (Photo: AFP)

Motorcycle bomb in Malaysia kills 3, injures 24, army suspects...

A rebellion against Thai rule in the country's culturally distinct 'Deep South' bordering Malaysia has left nearly 7,000...

22 Jan 2018 7:10 PM IST

China has been investing heavily in Nepal as it seeks to expand its influence in the land-locked country which is heavily dependent on supplies of essential goods from India. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

China donates over 32,000 solar power generators to Nepal

The donated items included 32,000 sets of household solar power generation systems and 325 sets of solar power...

22 Jan 2018 4:28 PM IST

Chinese navy gets new electronic warfare aircraft: reports

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's South China Sea Fleet deployed the H-6G bomber in its recent combat...

22 Jan 2018 3:37 PM IST