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US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

This is why Donald Trump's travel ban unlikely to affect North Korea

The North Korean gov disallows most of its 24 million people to travel to foreign countries including the United States.

25 Sept 2017 4:31 PM IST

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (Photo: AFP)

Amid North Korea tensions, Japan's Abe calls for snap election

If re-elected, it would be Abe's fourth term at the helm of the world's third top economy.

25 Sept 2017 3:13 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

Shehbaz in contention' to replace Abbasi as Pak PM

PML-N leaders said that Shahbaz was being considered for the top job to settle differences in the party.

25 Sept 2017 6:16 AM IST

Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, wait to receive handouts near Balukhali refugee camp, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

Mass grave of 28 Hindus killed by Rohingya militants discovered:...

A senior police officer in northern Rakhine said they had been 'buried with 10-15 bodies in each hole.'

24 Sept 2017 8:56 PM IST

Subramanian took a few blows on his head but was still standing after the match ended. (Photo: Facebook/Pradip Subramanian)

Indian-origin bodybuilder dies in Singapore an hour after maiden kick-...

The match was called off in five minutes after the referee noticed Subramanian's nose bleeding and declared Lim the...

24 Sept 2017 7:38 PM IST

Prince Harry formerly served in the British army and flew Apache attack helicopters in Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP/File)

Fight us if you're man enough: ISIS fighter challenges Prince Harry in...

The royal's visit to the city-state in June was overshadowed by an ISIS-claimed terror attack in London.

24 Sept 2017 6:53 PM IST

About 250 students of a state-owned school carried the train of the 3.2-kilometre (two-mile) long saree worn by the bride as she and the groom walked down a main road in the central district of Kandy on Thursday, local media reported. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lankan couple deploys 250 students to carry 3.2 km long saree,...

The students were from a school named after Central Province Chief Minister Sarath Ekanayaka who was a special guest at...

24 Sept 2017 6:12 PM IST

The Centre said some Rohingyas were indulging in illegal /anti national activities i.e. mobilisation of funds through hundi/hawala channels, procuring fake Indian identities for other Rohingyas and also indulging in human trafficking. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh bans selling of mobile phone connections to Rohingyas

Bangladesh already prohibits the sale of SIM cards to its own citizens who cannot provide an official identity card.

24 Sept 2017 2:27 PM IST

Pakistan Navy Helicopter Sea King conducted live weapon firing by test firing air-to-surface anti-ship missile (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan Navy undertakes live firing in Arabian Sea

Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah witnessed the event and praised the combat readiness of the fleet.

24 Sept 2017 6:36 AM IST

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

Way paved for Nawaz Sharif return as PML-N chief

The law minister said that long and protracted deliberations were held to craft this consensus' document.

24 Sept 2017 6:14 AM IST

Exports of refined petroleum to the North will be limited to 2 million barrels per year and sales of liquefied natural gas banned outright, effective January 1, the Commerce Ministry said. (Photo: File | AP)

China imposes restrictions on oil supply to North Korea

China also will ban textile imports from the North, the ministry said.

23 Sept 2017 2:22 PM IST

Iran said it has successfully tested a new medium-range missile in defiance of warnings from Washington. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Iran tests new medium-range missiles in defiance of US warnings

State television carried footage of the launch of the Khoramshahr missile.

23 Sept 2017 12:03 PM IST