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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

Pakistans former military ruler Pervez Musharraf (Photo: AFP)

Benazir Bhutto's daughters dare Pervez Musharraf

Benazir was also remembered at the 72nd UN General Assembly by Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May.

23 Sept 2017 3:50 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP)

H-bomb test by Pyongyang will trigger huge risks

North Korea's six nuclear tests to date have all been underground, the most recent earlier this month by far its...

23 Sept 2017 3:02 AM IST

newly-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, takes oath from Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain at the Presidential palace in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan claims 6 civilians killed in Indian firing

Kashmir is divided between Pakistan and India but claimed by its entirety.

23 Sept 2017 2:12 AM IST

Chinas position on the Kashmir issue is clear-cut, Lu said, in response to a question. (Photo: AFP/File)

Won't interfere, Kashmir a bilateral issue' between India, Pak: China

China hopes India and Pakistan can increase dialogue and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability, Kang said.

22 Sept 2017 9:53 PM IST

North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un said US President Donald Trump is unfit to hold the prerogative of supreme command of a country. (Photo: AFP)

Rogue, gangster fond of playing with fire: Kim Jong-un on Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un described US president Donald Trump as 'a rogue and a gangster fond of playing with...

22 Sept 2017 1:10 PM IST

Pakistans former military ruler Pervez Musharraf (Photo: AFP)

Asif Ali Zardari killed Benazir Bhutto, says Pervez Musharraf

Pervez Musharraf further revealed that senior Afghan leaders were also involved in the murder.

22 Sept 2017 6:11 AM IST

Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, stretch their arms out to receive packets of biscuits thrown at them as handouts near Balukhali refugee camp. (Photo: AP)

Buddhist protesters in Myanmar throw petrol bombs to block aid to...

Hundreds of protesters were involved in the attempt to stop Red Cross workers loading a boat with relief supplies.

21 Sept 2017 8:05 PM IST

Seo is stooped and gaunt, walks with a cane, and has a truculent manner, but his mind remains clear. (Photo: AFP)

After being jailed for 30 years, this North Korean spy has one last...

Now activists are mounting a campaign for him and 17 other ageing ex-inmates still loyal to Pyongyang to be allowed to...

21 Sept 2017 3:12 PM IST

Rodrigo Duterte has said he is on the right track regarding human rights and has never instructed security forces to kill suspects who were not resisting arrest. (Photo: AP)

Philippines' Duterte says son will be killed if drug allegations...

'So I told Paolo: 'My order is to kill you if you are caught. And I will protect the police who kill you, if it is...

21 Sept 2017 11:44 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)

N Korea compares Trump's threat as 'dog's bark', says won't deter any...

Observers said that despite tough rhetoric, any military response to crisis would risk a devastating conflict that would...

21 Sept 2017 11:04 AM IST

Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

Pakistan PM Abbasi gets lesser salary than legislators

Pak PM receives Rs 1,40, 000 per month while senators are paid Rs 4 lakh each.

21 Sept 2017 6:59 AM IST