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Obey border treaty: China to India after Sitharaman's Sikkim visit

Sitharaman on Saturday visited the Nathu La area on the China-India border and interacted with Army and ITBP officials.

8 Oct 2017 7:52 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (C) ast week delayed the Guam strike plan, but warned it could go ahead depending on Washingtons next move. (Photo: File)

Kim Jong Un promotes sister to senior ruling party post; reaffirms...

Kim Yo-Jong becomes an alternate member of the party's powerful politburo presided over by her brother Kim Jong-Un.

8 Oct 2017 4:22 PM IST

The Taliban and ISIS fighters have regularly clashed since the latter gained a foothold in eastern Afghanistan in 2015, as the two vie for supremacy in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

Taliban releases statement, says not tired of war in Afghanistan

According to a Khama Press report, the statement said that the Taliban represents the Afghan nation and asked American...

8 Oct 2017 3:06 PM IST

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

Graft case: Sharif in UK, won't appear in court for indictment'

Anti-corruption court likely to frame charges againt Nawaz Sharif on October 9.

8 Oct 2017 5:03 AM IST

Bangladeshi volunteers from the Chhagalnaiya village council distribute food packets to Rohingya Muslim refugees at Naikhongchhari in Chittagong. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh Islamists call to arm fleeing Rohingyas

Experts said Bangladeshi Islamist extremist groups could exploit the situation and forge closer ties with Rohingya...

7 Oct 2017 6:18 AM IST

Pakistani Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal (Photo: AP)

Pakistan to wage war on online jihad

Pakistan interior minister says those issuing jihad fatwas online will be punished.

7 Oct 2017 6:14 AM IST

In March, 2005, at least 35 people were killed when a suicide bomber exploded himself at the shrine. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Death toll rises to 22 in Pak's Jhal Masgi shrine blast; ISIS claims...

The attack, claimed by the Islamic State group, took place when there was a heavy rush of devotees who had gathered at...

6 Oct 2017 8:18 PM IST

Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque said, Our position is very clear, the problem has been created in Myanmar and the solution has to be found in Myanmar. (Photo: ANI)

Solution to Rohingya issue has to be found in Myanmar: B'desh foreign...

The Foreign Minister said that the Bangladesh government wants Rohingyas to go back as soon as possible.

6 Oct 2017 6:51 PM IST

A year later, Japanese authorities said her death was linked to excessive overtime. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Japanese reporter died after logging 159 hours of overtime in a month

NHK reporter Miwa Sado, 31, who had been covering political news in Tokyo, was found dead in her bed in July 2013.

6 Oct 2017 4:15 PM IST

Devotees gather around at the site a suicide bombing near a sufi shrine in the Gandawa area of Jhal Magsi district, Balochistan, on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Suicide bomber targets Pak sufi shrine, kills 18

No clues yet about perpetrators of Dargah Pir Rakhel Shah blast.

6 Oct 2017 1:22 AM IST

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China issues third advisory for citizens visiting India

The previous two advisories were issued on July 7 and August 24.

6 Oct 2017 1:04 AM IST

PM Hamdallah visits water desalination plant in Gaza on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Hamdallah's men take control of ministries in Gaza

The two sides are set to meet for further talks in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Thursday.

6 Oct 2017 12:52 AM IST