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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Wednesday his country had achieved full nuclear statehood after the latest missile test fire. (Photo; AFP)

New missile can hit anywhere in US, claims North Korea

'Kim Jong Un declares with pride that now we have finally realised the great historic cause of completing the state...

29 Nov 2017 10:12 AM IST

The boat recovered Monday was spotted on Saturday, but seas were too rough at the time for rescuers to approach it. (Photo: AP)

Boats carrying dead bodies wash up in Japan, likely to be from North...

One of the bodies was holding a 1,000 won North Korean note, suggesting the boat was from there.

29 Nov 2017 9:34 AM IST

In Picture: An earlier North Korean launch of an intermediate-range strategic ballistic rocket at an undisclosed location near Pyongyang in late August. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea fires highest ever ballistic missile, US says 'it poses...

Meanwhile, giving a guarded response, Trump says US 'we will take care of it' and it is 'a situation that we will...

29 Nov 2017 8:54 AM IST

A Pakistani tea vendor walks through a closed market during a strike called by the Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah Pakistan religious group in Lahore. (Photo: AFP)

Pak blasphemy law hands fringe Islamists dangerous weapon

As protesters packed up their belongings Monday evening, they warned future politicians would face a similar fate to...

29 Nov 2017 6:55 AM IST

Pope Francis is welcomed upon his arrival at the airport in Yangon. (Photo: AP)

Pope discusses responsibility of Myanmar leaders'

Pontiff meets Army Chief who faces charges of grave atrocities against Rohingyas.

28 Nov 2017 1:56 AM IST

Supporters of the radical religious party Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah celebrate after the countrys law minister Zahid Hamids resignation, during a sit-in protest in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan law minister quits as govt gives in to protests

Islamabad sit-in ends after 22-days, 6 deaths as Army brokers deal.

28 Nov 2017 1:55 AM IST

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has classified different regions in the country into zones II to V, taking into consideration earthquake records, tectonic activities and damage caused. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Singapore: US Geological Survey reports earthquake of 6.2 magnitude

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

27 Nov 2017 2:22 PM IST

Sohail Sheikh was taken to Bhabha hospital where he was declared brought dead.

Heavily-decomposed bodies, possibly of N Korean fishermen found on...

The discovery comes just days after a group of eight fishermen, who claim to be from North Korea, washed up on Japan's...

27 Nov 2017 12:43 PM IST

Balis airport was closed for 24 hours, disrupting 445 flights and some 59,000 passengers, due to the eruption warning and the presence of volcanic ash from Agung. (Photo: AP)

Bali on high alert over volcanic eruption, airports closed, 59,000...

Tourism business has slumped in Bali since September when Agung's volcanic tremors began to increase.

27 Nov 2017 11:38 AM IST

Protesters from the Tehreek-i-Labaik Yah Rasool Allah religious group shout religious slogans during a protest in Islamabad. (Photo: AFP)

Pak military avoids taking part in crackdown on radical protesters

Army Chief tells PM deploying troops will send wrong message'.

27 Nov 2017 1:23 AM IST

Nepalese women wait in line to cast their votes during the legislative elections in Balefi, Sindhupalchowk, 80 kilometers east of Kathmandu. (Photo: AP)

Nepal votes in historic poll

65 per cent voter turnout in Phase 1 on Sunday, Phase 2 polling on December 7.

27 Nov 2017 1:22 AM IST

Bangladeshi Christian devotees offering prayers at a church at Nagori, near Dhaka. (Photo: AFP)

Fear stalks Bangladesh's Christians after attacks

Christian leaders say many have left Bangladesh in recent years as the community increasingly finds itself targeted by...

27 Nov 2017 1:00 AM IST