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Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis to take on fake news, says truth will set you free'

Pope Francis has repeatedly warned journalists of the weight of their responsibility in a world dominated by social...

30 Sept 2017 2:04 AM IST

The picture used by Pakistans Ambassador to the UN was reported by a number of media outlets as that of Rawia Abu Jomaa, a 17-year-old girl injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza city in 2014. (Photo: Twitter)

Pak dodges question on photo goof-up at UN, blames India for using...

Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesman Nafess Zakaria also accused India of playing the role of a spoiler in Afghanistan.

29 Sept 2017 10:36 AM IST

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

SC asks Imran Khan to explain gift' from ex-wife Jemima

The CJP was hearing the disqualification case against Imran Khan.

29 Sept 2017 3:50 AM IST

Lush green rice fields can be seen near mountains located between Buthidaung and Maungdaw villages in Northern Myanmar. (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar's conflict-hit Rakhine a magnet for Chinese cash

Most of those sanctions were rolled back in 2014 as a reward for democratic elections.

29 Sept 2017 3:44 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. (Photo: AP)

Facing diplomatic pressure, Malaysia bans all citizens from traveling...

The travel ban could affect an Asian Cup qualifier football match between Malaysia and North Korea scheduled for October...

28 Sept 2017 12:04 PM IST

Mattis, along with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, will meet President Ashraf Ghani and other top officials to discuss the US-led NATO train and assist mission designed to strengthen Afghanistans military so it can defend the country on its own. (Photo: AP/File)

6 rockets land near Kabul airport after Mattis arrives in Afghanistan

The attack came hours after Mattis arrived in the Afghan capital, the first member of Donald Trump's cabinet to visit...

27 Sept 2017 2:21 PM IST

Deposed Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrives at an anti-corruption court in Islamabad on Tuesday. Sharif made his first appearance before the court. (Photo: AP)

Court to indict Nawaz Sharif on October 2

Court issues bailable warrants against Sharif's children, son-in-law.

27 Sept 2017 3:30 AM IST

Children lining up for relief supplies at the Kutupalong refugee camp for Rohingyas who have fled to Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh eases charity access to Rohingya camps

Authorities briefly ordered MSF, ACF and Muslim Aid to stop providing aid to the Rohingya in 2012.

27 Sept 2017 3:26 AM IST

US First lady Michelle Obama (Photo: AP)

$70 million fund from Michelle Obama to Maryam Nawaz faces court...

The accused were also directed to submit surety bonds of Rs one million each.

27 Sept 2017 3:23 AM IST

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will hold talks with European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker and freshly re-elected EU President Donald Tusk in Brussels. (Photo: AP)

Could Japanese PM Abe's snap election gamble backfire as of Theresa...

Polls show voters generally approve of Abe's hawkish policy on Pyongyang.

26 Sept 2017 3:38 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in UNGA said, India and Pakistan became free within hours of each other. Why is it that today India is a recognised IT superpower in the world, and Pakistan is recognised only as the pre-eminent export factory for terror? (Photo: AP)

Chinese media calls India 'bigoted', brands Sushma's speech 'arrogant'

Editorial said, 'There is indeed terrorism in Pakistan. But is supporting terror the country's national policy?'

26 Sept 2017 9:28 AM IST

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Japan's nationalist Abe triggers snap polls amid North Korea crisis

Hopes to capitalise on weak, fractured Opp.

26 Sept 2017 6:21 AM IST