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Donald Trump painted a dark picture of Pyongyang as an oppressive, despotic regime. (Photo: File)

Better future for N Korea if Kim gives up nuclear ambitions: Trump

The regime has for decades been criticised for a range of rights abuses including torture, rape, execution of perceived...

9 Nov 2017 11:17 AM IST

US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan during a visit to the Forbidden City in Beijing. (Photo: AP)

Xi Jinping rolls out red carpet for Donald Trump

The ceremony on Trump's arrival at Beijing's airport was also more elaborate than usual.

9 Nov 2017 7:01 AM IST

Nawaz Sharif had also warned against destruction of the places of worship of other religions, describing them as a crime in Islam. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan SC: No loopholes in Sharif disqualification

The order reads that the facts regarding disqualification of Nawaz Sharif were uncontroversial.

9 Nov 2017 5:59 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif plea for clubbing cases rejected

Court formally indicts ousted PM in graft references; cases to be heard within 6 months.

9 Nov 2017 5:56 AM IST

China has been reiterating that the USD 50 billion CPEC which traverses through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is a connectivity project and will not affect its stand that the Kashmir issue should be resolved between India and Pakistan through talks. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

India's stand on Belt and Road initiative wavering, says China

India has objected to the CPEC as it is being laid through the disputed territory and boycotted a high-profile Belt and...

8 Nov 2017 7:01 PM IST

According to police and the local media in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, the student mixed the poison into rivals water bottle and then watched her drink it. (Photo: Pixabay)

Japanese Black Widow' sentenced to death for poisoning, tricking...

Kakehi became notorious after using the poison cyanide to dispatch a number of elderly men she was involved with.

8 Nov 2017 5:04 PM IST

Landing at Osan Air Base outside the capital Seoul, Trump stepped down from Air Force One onto a red carpet as he began his 24-hour state visit. (Photo: AP | File)

Do not underestimate or try us, Trump warns N Korea

Trump painted a dystopian picture of North Korea, saying people were suffering in gulags.'

8 Nov 2017 12:33 PM IST

Pakistan former PM Nawaz Sharif leaves after appearing in court in Islamabad. (Photo: AFP)

Verdict in Sharif graft case today

The accountability court is expected to announce the verdict on Wednesday (today).

8 Nov 2017 6:39 AM IST

Pakistan foreign secretary says safe havens destroyed

The foreign secretary said Pakistan was taking effective measures for border management with Afghanistan.

8 Nov 2017 6:38 AM IST

China is the source of around 90 per cent of the Norths commerce, and under Trump, Washington has consistently urged it to do more. (Photo: AFP)

US President Trump says China's Xi very helpful' on North Korea

We hope that Russia likewise will be helpful,' Donald Trump said.

7 Nov 2017 6:26 PM IST

Xi Jinping will roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump on Wednesday during his five-nation Asia tour. (Photo: AP File)

Who's great again? Donald Trump faces 'King of China' Xi Jinping

The two leaders profess to have struck up a friendship since their first meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida...

7 Nov 2017 5:43 PM IST

Such a purchase would redraw the balance of power in northeast Asia, and could trigger a regional arms race. (Representational Image | AFP)

South Korea 'in talks to buy nuclear submarine' from US: reports

While Moon did not give specific details of the purchases, he described them as essential for national defence.

7 Nov 2017 5:30 PM IST