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Polls close at 3:00 pm (1030 GMT). (Photo: AP)

15 wounded as bomb explodes at Afghanistan polling station, voting...

The vote marks the culmination of a bloody election campaign between President Ghani and his bitter rival Abdullah...

28 Sept 2019 11:31 AM IST

The spacecraft was the last to blast off from the launch pad where Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin went off into space onboard the Vostok 1, becoming the first man in space in 1961. (Photo: Twitter | @astro_hazzaa)

Dubai celebrates first Arab to reach ISS, Burj Khalifa lights up

Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper, lit up the moment of blast-off.

27 Sept 2019 8:41 PM IST

According to cabin crew on flight MF 8215, the incident took place on 23 September towards the end of boarding procedure. (Photo: Twitter)

Watch: Plane passenger opens emergency door for some 'fresh air'

The woman will likely be fined for her actions, as opening the emergency exit on a plane is classified as disturbing...

27 Sept 2019 5:04 PM IST

Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch. (Photo: Instagram)

Brother of Pakistani social media star jailed for life for honour...

Three months after Baloch's murder, parliament passed new legislation mandating life imprisonment for honour killings.

27 Sept 2019 2:08 PM IST

Mysterios deep-sea creatures dont signal arrival of earthquakes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Indonesia quake death toll rises to 23: official

Among the confirmed dead was an infant, with many killed by falling debris in and around quake-struck Ambon city.

27 Sept 2019 1:04 PM IST

The experience didnt leave him with cold feet. Within 15 days, he had married and divorced his sister-in-law -- and her sister. (Photo: AFP)

Chinese relatives marry and divorce each other 23 times in a month to...

The ploy started when a man named Pan re-married his ex-wife Shi, according to the state-run Global Times on Tuesday.

26 Sept 2019 6:48 PM IST

US crude oil jumped more than USD 8 to close at USD 62.90 a barrel, and Brent picked up nearly USD 9 per barrel, to reach USD 69.02. (Photo: AP)

Beijing slams US sanctions on Chinese firms over Iran oil

'It is a gross violation of the basic norms of international relations,' foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said.

26 Sept 2019 4:13 PM IST

The death toll from the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted parts of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Tuesday evening, has mounted to 37. (Photo: ANI)

37 killed, over 500 injured as 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan

Tremors were also felt across Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, however, no damages or injuries were reported.

26 Sept 2019 12:16 PM IST

The expanded earthquake catalog reveals previously undetected foreshocks that precede major earthquakes as well as the evolution of swarms of earthquakes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Strong 6.5 magnitude quake strikes eastern Indonesia: USGS

Last year, a 7.5-magnitude quake and a subsequent tsunami in Palu on Sulawesi island left more than 4,300 people dead or...

26 Sept 2019 10:24 AM IST

Israels embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called on his main challenger Benny Gantz to form a unity government together to avoid a third election, as results of the unprecedented repeat election left the countrys two main political parties deadlocked. (Photo: AFP)

Israel: Amid vote deadlock, Netanyahu, Gantz set for new talks

The timing in a rotation agreement is especially important for Netanyahu, who is facing possible corruption charges in...

25 Sept 2019 5:02 PM IST

The third-largest Chinese airline, Air China, is expected to keep flying the bulk of its flights from Beijing Capital International Airport. (Photo: AFP)

Beijing opens glitzy starfish-shaped ahead of China's 70th anniversary

The airport is seen as a fitting embodiment of the 'Chinese dream' Xi has offered his fellow citizens.

25 Sept 2019 4:13 PM IST

Considering what has transpired, I have ordered officials to initiate an inquiry and ascertain how and why an elephant in such poor health was used in the perehara (pageant) and to take necessary action against those responsible, wildlife minister John Amaratunga said. (Photo: Facebook | @SaveElephantFoundation)

Sri Lanka: 70-year-old elephant whose photos sparked outrage dies

The animal was withdrawn from the finale of the annual pageant in Kandy after a social media firestorm erupted against...

25 Sept 2019 2:51 PM IST