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Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has confirmed the death sentences awarded to 11 hardcore terrorists who were given the capital punishment by special military courts over the killings of 60 people. (Photo: AFP)

Pak Army Chief Gen Bajwa gets 3-year extension amid security concern

Bajwa's extensive affairs of Kashmir was said to have gone in favour of the career infantry officer.

19 Aug 2019 6:21 PM IST

The blast took place in Police District 3 (PD3) area in the city. (Photo: ANI)

Multiple blasts in Afghanistan leave 66 injured

The incident comes two days after the wedding hall suicide blast in Kabul that claimed the lives of 63 people and...

19 Aug 2019 4:55 PM IST

Iran had been locked in a high-seas standoff with US ally Britain. (Photo: AFP)

Iran says it has warned US against seizing oil tanker

Speaking to reporters on Monday, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman dismissed the notion that there was a link...

19 Aug 2019 4:01 PM IST

A screengrab from the rap video being shared by Chinese media. (Photo: Twitter | @PDChina)

'Hey Democracy!' China releases rap song in retort to Hong Kong...

11 weeks of demonstrations have seen millions of people take to Hong Kong's streets in the biggest challenge to China's...

19 Aug 2019 1:38 PM IST

There are chances of Pakistan following this worldwide trend not so much for reporting, but because of the haphazard world of social media.

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over ceasefire violations

Earlier, Pakistan expelled Indian High Commissioner in its move to downgrade diplomatic ties with India.

19 Aug 2019 1:18 PM IST

Hundreds of thousands of protesters carrying umbrellas poured across the heart of Hong Kong island defying torrential rain and a police order not to march from a park where they had gathered earlier for a rally. (Photo: AFP/ video screengrab)

Watch: Largest rally in weeks, 1.7 million protesters throng Hong Kong...

The unprecedented political crisis was sparked by opposition to a plan to allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland.

19 Aug 2019 8:17 AM IST

The remains of the wedding hall after the deadly bomb blast in Kabul on Sunday (Photo: AFP)

ISIS bomber kills 63 at Kabul wedding

The groom recalled greeting smiling guests in the afternoon, before seeing their bodies being carried out hours later.

19 Aug 2019 3:37 AM IST

The government of Yemeni president Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi is backed by a Saudi-led military coalition that includes the UAE as a key partner in the fight against Iran-aligned Shiite Houthi rebels. (Photo: AFP)

Yemen Huthi rebels appoint 'ambassador' in Tehran

The Islamic republic made no announcement about accepting the appointment of an ambassador for the Huthis

18 Aug 2019 9:00 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said two missiles were fired under his supervision. (Photo: AFP)

Chinese, North Korean defence officials meet in Beijing

Kim Jong Un supervised another test-firing of an unspecified new weapon, seen as an attempt to pressure Washington and...

18 Aug 2019 8:27 PM IST

According to the police, officers from the local police station visited the spot and are ascertaining the facts pertaining to the blast. (Photo: ANI)

Second blast rattles Afghanistan, 9 dead in Balkh

The deceased were shifted to the district hospital and families of the victims were informed about the attack, Qadiri...

18 Aug 2019 5:30 PM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Afghan President Ghani condemns 'inhumane' Kabul wedding hall blast

Slamming the Taliban for denying their involvement in the explosion, Ghani said the group encourages terrorists to carry...

18 Aug 2019 2:12 PM IST

Following the address, Modi visited the National Memorial Chorten, where he offered khaddar and lit butter lamps. The monument honours the third King of Bhutan or the Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi meets Oppn leader of Bhutan's National Assembly

The Prime Minister reiterated that India is seeking to cooperate with Bhutan in sectors beyond the traditional ones like...

18 Aug 2019 1:57 PM IST