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Kim Jong Uns brief missive was in stark contrast to his fulsome praise of Xi 5 years ago.Trump on the other hand telephoned the Chinese President. (Photos: AP)

China caught between US-N Korea tug of war, even as the leaders...

Beijing has been reluctant to slap harsh sanctions on N Korea but reports say Xi expects to work with Trump.

26 Oct 2017 5:26 PM IST

A fault in the operation of the smoke exhaust system might have started the fire on Monday. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Indonesia fireworks factory explosion kills 27, injures 43: reports

The exact number of casualties is still being confirmed.

26 Oct 2017 2:43 PM IST

Rohingya Muslims hold their children and siblings, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, to feed them high protein diet inside the centre of Action contre La Faim (ACF) for malnutrition children near Kutupalong, Bangladesh on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Myanmar's persecuted Rohingyas: Desperate for news, refugees rely on...

Many Rohingya listeners do not know who is sending the texts or the trustworthiness of the source. Some said inaccurate...

26 Oct 2017 11:24 AM IST

Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan probe team denied access to Sharif assets

The NAB team returned on Tuesday after a week's stay in London during which it recorded statements of important...

26 Oct 2017 7:01 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his speech during the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum the China National Convention Center in Beijing Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Xi Jinping unveils 5 new Politburo faces, but not his heir

The age of the new leadership gives an indication that none of them could succeed Mr Xi at the next party Congress in...

26 Oct 2017 6:32 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front row, center) stands with his cadres during the closing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Xi Jinping cements power, on same page as Mao Zedong

Party enshrines Xi's political thought into constitution Xi attains iconic status enjoyed by Mao Zedong.

25 Oct 2017 1:31 AM IST

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shakes hands with Pak PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, before their meeting at the Prime Ministers residence on Tuesday in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Committed to 'war on terror': Pak PM Abbasi to Tillerson

During a short part of the meet available to media, Tillerson told the Pak delegation, the nuclear-armed nation was an...

24 Oct 2017 9:05 PM IST

The judge followed the path Kim walked to the airport clinic, seeking help after being attacked, and retraced the movement of the two women, who were seen on security footage rushing to restrooms afterward to wash their hands. (Photo: AP)

Women on trial visit airport where Kim Jong Nam was attacked

Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong were accused of smearing VX nerve agent onto Kim Jong Nam's face.

24 Oct 2017 3:29 PM IST

Ramsanjivan Gupta paid the bail amount but was unable to provide surety, due to which he has been languishing in jail.

2 Indian nationals charged for molesting women in Singapore

Police said there had been a 19.9 per cent jump in outrage of modesty cases in the first nine months of this year.

24 Oct 2017 9:43 AM IST

Nuclear-armed Pakistan, a staunch US Cold War ally and key player in the US-backed invasion of Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, has watched warily as Washington has in recent years pivoted towards its arch-foe. (Photo: PTI/File)

Pakistan wary of deepening India-US ties as Tillerson heads to...

Many Pakistanis feel betrayed that its traditional ally is now cosying up to India over Afghanistan.

24 Oct 2017 7:48 AM IST

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, listens to reporters questions during a TV interview on ballot counting for the lower house elections at the party headquarters in Tokyo. (Photo: AP)

Shinzo Abe pledges to contain N Korea after poll win

North Korea, which has threatened to sink Japan and fired two missiles over its northern islands.

24 Oct 2017 6:00 AM IST

Secretary of state Rex Tillerson talks with the pilots as he sits in the cockpit of C-17 aircraft on Monday on the way to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

Rex Tillerson makes surprise visit to Kabul

Ahead of his Pak-India visits, secretary of state meets President Ghani to discuss new US Afghan policy.

24 Oct 2017 5:55 AM IST