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The animal was withdrawn from the finale of the annual pageant in Kandy after a social media firestorm erupted against...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

Eka Wulandari, from the Mekar Sari village in Jambi province, captured the blood-red skies in a series of photos taken at around midday on Saturday. (Photo: Social Media)

Sky in Indonesia turns blood red as massive wildfires haze crisis...

This year's haze levels have been some of the worst in years.

24 Sept 2019 3:12 PM IST

Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam earlier on Thursday (local time) said that the decision to withdraw the extradition bill was taken by the Hong Kong government and not Beijing, South China Morning Post reported. (Photo: File)

20,000 apply for chance to 'vent anger' at Hong Kong leader

Police have repeatedly denied using excessive force and Lam insisted they had exercised restraint.

24 Sept 2019 2:05 PM IST

Singapore has detained three Indonesian maids without trial under tough security laws over allegations they donated funds to support the Islamic State (ISIS) group, authorities said. (Photo: AFP)

Singapore detains 3 Indonesian maids for 'funding ISIS'

There has been a steady stream of such cases reported in Singapore, which is majority ethnic Chinese but has a sizeable...

24 Sept 2019 1:13 PM IST

Indian Air Force had launched the pre-emptive air strike on Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 26 February. (Photo: File)

Pak claims Indian Army's statement on Balakot terror camp 'completely...

Tensions between two countries spiked after India on August 5 revoked J&K's special status and bifurcated it into two...

24 Sept 2019 12:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Imran Khan met British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson this morning, Lodhi tweeted as she put out a picture of the meeting. (Photo: Twitter)

For Pak, Boris not UK PM: Twitter laughs at UN official's gaffe

She deleted the tweet after around an hour and put out another picture 'Sorry typo in previous tweet'.

24 Sept 2019 11:26 AM IST

Dengue, influenza and chikungunya are serious viral infections that are usually accompanied by severe symptoms. And since the symptoms of all three are so similar, it can be quite difficult, if not impossible, to make a conclusive identification without laboratory testing, says Dr J. Anish Anand, consultant internal medicine, Apollo Hospitals.

Bangladesh: Dengue death toll increases from 68 to 75

Since January this year, as many as 85,288 people have been affected by dengue in the country.

24 Sept 2019 10:46 AM IST

China has suffered a spate of industrial accidents in recent months. (Photo:AP)

China says Taliban envoys discussed Afghanistan peace effort

The delegation was led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a co-founder of the Taliban.

23 Sept 2019 3:28 PM IST

People carrying the body of one of the slain militants wrapped in Pakistan flag in Shopian on April 1. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Pak: Judge declines holding judicial probe into dental student's death

Larkana district and sessions judge was reluctant to hold judicial inquiry into the death despite the request made by...

23 Sept 2019 2:27 PM IST

Demonstrators stand outside the Yuen Long MTR station during a protest in Hong Kong.(Photo: AP)

Hong Kong braces for airport protest after violent clashes

Anti-government protesters have targeted the airport before, occupying the arrivals hall.

22 Sept 2019 3:31 PM IST

Policemen have been instructed to keep strict vigil at public places.

22 killed, 15 injured in Pakistan as bus rammed into hill after break...

Officer Abdul Wakil said the accident happened on Sunday in the Chilas distract, on the bus' route from Skardu to the...

22 Sept 2019 11:59 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has formed a seven-member committee in connection with the status of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Imran Khan reaches US in Saudi Crown Prince's 'special' plane

Khan on Saturday left for New York from Saudi Arabia to participate in the 74th session of the United Nations General...

22 Sept 2019 11:36 AM IST