27 militants killed in Pakistan
In Pakistan, twenty seven terrorists were killed in operations launched by security forces at various areas of Khyber Agency yesterday. Five security personnel including an officer were also martyred. According…
Nepal Tragedy: Netanyahu thanks Modi for helping Israel in rescue work
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for helping Israel in its rescue work in quake-hit Nepal. An official statement in Jerusalem said, Mr. Netanyahu…
Yuki reaches singles quarters of Taipei Challenger
Indian Davis Cupper Yuki Bhambri has advanced to the singles quarterfinals of the 75,000 US Dollar ATP Challenger event, at Taipei. Unseeded Yuki tamed eighth seeded local player Jimmy Wang…
Iraqi PM opposes US Congress proposal to arm Kurds directly
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi has said that he strongly opposed a bill proposed by the US Congress that allows the Iraqi Kurds to be armed directly, bypassing Iraq’s central…
60 people arrested in New York during protests against police brutality
More than 60 people have been arrested in New York during a demonstration against a recent spate of police killings of unarmed black men in the United States. The protest…
Iraqi PM opposes US Congress proposal to arm Kurds directly
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi has said that he strongly opposed a bill proposed by the US Congress that allows the Iraqi Kurds to be armed directly, bypassing Iraq’s central…
UN Chief voices deep regret at Indonesian execution
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed deep regret over the executions of seven foreigners in Indonesia, saying the death penalty has no place in the 21st century. Ban had…
52 killed in massive landslide in north-east Afghanistan
In north-eastern Afghanistan, at least 52 people have been killed after a huge landslide swept through a village. Nearly 100 homes were destroyed in Khawahan district, Badakhshan province, near Afghanistan’s…
Outcry in France over ban on Muslim girl from class for wearing skirt
France is facing a fresh backlash against its strict secular policy after a 15-year-old Muslim girl was sent home from school because she was wearing a long black skirt. The…
Sri Lankan Parliament reduces President’s power
Sri Lanka Parliament amended the constitution to reduce the power of Executive President and to put into place a Constitutional Council for making key government appoints. The final vote on…