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

US drone kills 14 IS militants in eastern province: Afghan officials

It targeted a meeting of IS commanders planning for a terrorist attack.

14 Oct 2017 3:11 PM IST

In this undated image distributed on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, by the North Korean government, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at an undisclosed location. (Photo: AP)

North Korea readies missile launch ahead of US-South Korea drill:...

The US and South Korean military officials suspect the North might be preparing to launch missiles capable of reaching...

14 Oct 2017 1:16 PM IST

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

Court postpones indictment of Nawaz Sharif till October 19

The PML-N supporters also tried to enter the courtroom, resulting in clashes with police.

14 Oct 2017 7:09 AM IST

Former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi (Photo: AP/File)

Rajiv's visit to China broke ice: Chinese diplomat

The book is a compilation of nostalgic accounts of former Chinese diplomats who served in India.

14 Oct 2017 12:45 AM IST

Myanmars State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a televised speech to the nation at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (Photo: AP)

Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for unity, creates new aid committee to...

The government has tightly restricted access to Rakhine for international aid groups and journalists.

13 Oct 2017 4:19 PM IST

United Nations Security Council. (Photo: AP/File)

India unwilling to sign nuke treaty as Non-Nuclear Weapon State

'The question of India joining the NPT as non-nuclear weapon states does not arise'

13 Oct 2017 1:29 PM IST

The prediction came in a 97-page annual report to Congress that saw advances throughout the Chinese military in 2016, funded by robust defence spending that the Pentagon estimated exceeded USD 180 billion. (Photo: AP/Representational)

China unveils anti-terror laser gun

The country has stepped up security as it awaits the 19th 'once-in-a-five-year' congress of the ruling communist party.

13 Oct 2017 12:50 PM IST

Floods, landslides kill 54, leave 39 missing in Vietnam

Floods, landslides kill 54, leave 39 missing in Vietnam

Tropical storm could bring more rains and misery to the central and northern regions.

13 Oct 2017 11:16 AM IST

In this file photo Linda Boyle, left and Lyn Coleman hold a photo of their married children, Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman, who were rescued by Pakistan Army on in an operation. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan Army recovers five foreign hostages

The communiqu© said that the operation by Pakistani forces, based on actionable intelligence from US authorities, was...

13 Oct 2017 4:42 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Non-bailable warrants issued against Imran Khan

The PTI chief has also been directed to submit a reply in the petition that was filed against him by Akbar S. Babar.

13 Oct 2017 4:36 AM IST

(Representational image)

Saudi Arabia's next revolution: Female taxi drivers

An instructor stood next to the screen, holding up a smartphone to show the inner workings of the app.

13 Oct 2017 12:32 AM IST

Large crowds of people paying tribute to late King Bhumibol

For Thais, a year of mourning for a much-loved King will end today

On the evening of October 5, I went to the Grand Palace for the last day for mourners to bid farewell to the King.

13 Oct 2017 12:23 AM IST