US lifts embargo on sales of lethal weapons to Vietnam
US President Barack Obama has announced the US is fully lifting its embargo on sales of lethal weapons to Vietnam, its one-time enemy. Speaking during a visit to Vietnam and…
US to target target terrorists in Pakistan
The United States has said that it respects Pakistan’s sovereignty but will carry out strikes to eliminate terrorists who are targeting its forces. State Department Deputy Spokesman, Mark Toner said…
150 killed in bombings in Syrian govt-held cities
More than 150 people were reportedly killed and at least 200 injured in a series of bombings in Jableh and Tartous on Country’s Mediterranean coast yesterday in the government controlled…
UK grants asylum to Maldives’ ex-president Nasheed
United Kingdom is reported to have granted political refugee status to former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed, media reports quoting his lawyer. Maldives’ first democratically elected president, Nasheed had been allowed…
President Mukhrjee leaves for 4-day visit to China
TIA NEWS / President Pranab Mukherjee today left for China on four day visit to that country. He is expected to exchange views on all aspects of India’s ties with…
World Humanitarian Summit: UN Chief urges ‘fixing’ humanitarian gap
ISTANBUL / agencies United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called upon the world leaders to fix the gap in humanitarian funding and share the burden of helping people…
Daesh bombings kill 120 in Syria
Web Desk More than 120 people were killed and many injured in a series of bomb attacks in Syria today. Seventy-three people were killed in the city of Jableh and…
China warns of geological disasters as heavy rain continues in south
Meteorological Administration in China, has warned of relatively high risks of geological disasters in parts of rain-battered Yunnan and Sichuan provinces over the next 24 hours. The CMA also forecast…
Iraq announces military operation to retake Fallujah from IS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of a military operation to retake Falluja from the Islamic State militants. Falluja was the first city to fall to the…
17 girls dead in Thai private school fire
At least 17 girls died as they slept after a fire swept through a private school dormitory in Vingpatao district in Thailand. Police Commander Prayad Singsin said two girls are…