Syria rebels say they have broken govt siege of Aleppo
Syrian, rebel factions say they have broken a weeks-long government siege of Aleppo, amid scenes of rejoicing in the crucial northern city. Sources close to government forces denied that they…
Nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri executed in Iran
A nuclear scientist in Iran, Shahram Amiri detained since 2010 has been executed. Amiri’s mother said the body of her son had been returned to their hometown with rope marks…
China launches first mobile telecommunications satellite
China has launched its first mobile telecommunications satellite. The state run Xinhua news agency says, the Tiantong-01 satellite will establish a mobile network serving China, the Middle East, Africa and…
Thailand votes in referendum on new constitution
Thais will today vote on a referendum for new constitution proposed by the ruling military. In the draft of the constitution independent campaigning and open debate has been banned. The…
Japan protests China’s vessels around disputed islands
China has sailed a fleet of 230 vessels including coast guard ships near Japanese controlled waters in the East China Sea. Japan’s Foreign Ministry said, three of the coast guard…
UN suspends Yemen peace negotiations
United Nations suspended peace talks between Yemen’s Sunni government and Shi’ite Houthi rebels. U.N. peace envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said in Kuwait that the talks have suspended after rebels…
Reports of explosion at Olympics cycling line in Rio
All Indians safe: Sushma RIO DE JANEIRO: There are reports of a controlled explosion near the Copacabana finish line of Rio Olympics men’s road cycling race on Saturday, report TV…
10 killed in two explosions in Afghanistan
At least 10 people were killed in two explosions in the eastern province of Paktia of Afghanistan Friday. A provincial governor spokesman said five members of one family died when…
Japan marks 71st anniversary of US atomic bombing of Hiroshima
Japan marked the 71st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima today as Mayor Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to follow in US President Barack Obama’s footsteps and…
Families of those killed in Madhesi protests to get Rs 10 lakh
The families of those killed during the Madhesis’ protests over the new Constitution in Nepal will be given 10 lakh Nepalese Rupees each in compensation. The decision was taken during…