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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

40 are missing after floods and landslides ravaged northern and central Vietnam (Photo: AFP)

37 people killed, 40 missing as floods, landslides ravage Vietnam

Heavy rains lashed swathes of the country this week, with northern Hoa Binh province the hardest hit with 11 dead and 21...

12 Oct 2017 6:34 PM IST

A file photo of Rohingya refugees

Media 'exaggerated' Rohingya refugees fleeing number: Myanmar army...

His comments followed a meeting with US Ambassador Scot Marciel, who expressed concern over the half million fleeing...

12 Oct 2017 3:12 PM IST

Japans Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Photo: AP)

Shinzo Abe likely to get two-thirds majority in Japan's upcoming...

The 12-day election campaign, which kicked off Tuesday, will focus on reviving Japan's once world-beating economy.

12 Oct 2017 12:32 PM IST

Four arrested for looting multi crore jewelery shop. (Photo:PTI)

Over 270 held in China fake military ID scam

The IDs, including the high military ranks of generals, were sold for as much as 15 million yuan ($2.28 million).

12 Oct 2017 6:18 AM IST

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan to US: Identify terrorist hideouts

Speaking to reporters here, Mr Asif said that Pakistan was taking action against the militants on its own.

12 Oct 2017 6:12 AM IST

Gurdwara Guru Singh Sabha nestled in Bangkok Little India on Phahurat Road.

Homesick in Bangkok? Head to Phahurat for mithai, kirtans

The Sikh community's numbers were rising, so therefore in 1912 they decided to establish a gurdwara.

12 Oct 2017 1:36 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, celebrates what was said to be the test launch of an intermediate range Hwasong-12 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo: AP)

North Korea hacked Seoul's detailed wartime plans involving its US...

Rhee Cheol-Hee, a lawmaker for the ruling Democratic party, said the hackers had broken into the South's military...

10 Oct 2017 3:47 PM IST

A Rohingya refugee reacts while holding his dead son after crossing the Naf river from Myanmar into Bangladesh in Whaikhyang on Monday. AFP

12 die as boat carrying Rohingya refugees sinks

Shortly afterwards, overcome with grief, he collapsed screaming in the middle of the cemetery.

10 Oct 2017 6:39 AM IST

Deposed Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan, on August 12. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif requests court for 15-day relief, gets 1 day

The court granted Nawaz Sharif one-day exemption from appearance and set October 13 as date for his indictment.

10 Oct 2017 6:27 AM IST

Kim Jong Un also has said North Korea is close to an ICBM test-launch. (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong Un promotes sister as 2nd in command, praises nuclear program

Alongside Kim Jong Un himself, the promotion makes Kim Yo Jong the only other millennial member of the influential body.

9 Oct 2017 10:51 AM IST

Maryam Nawaz to return today to face court

The two boarded Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-786 from Heathrow Airport in London and arrived in...

9 Oct 2017 1:22 AM IST