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Four killed in blast in a mosque in Pakistan's Balochistan, 15 injured

Four killed in blast in a mosque in Pakistan's Balochistan, 15 injured

At least four people were killed and fifteen injured in a blast inside a mosque in Kuchlak near Quetta in Pakistan on Friday.

Aug 16, 2019, 16:45 PM IST
Arctic sea ice could disappear in September if global temperature rises by 2 degrees: Study

Arctic sea ice could disappear in September if global temperature rises by 2 degrees: Study

Historically, September is the month that sees the Arctic Ocean's least ice cover during the year after the short polar summer.

Aug 15, 2019, 16:21 PM IST
Kim Jong-un has issued 'small apology' for testing missiles: Donald Trump

Kim Jong-un has issued 'small apology' for testing missiles: Donald Trump

North Korea has conducted multiple short-range missile tests in less than two weeks. 

Aug 10, 2019, 20:00 PM IST
Germany's biggest cocaine consignment worth Rs 7663 crore seized by customs in Hamburg

Germany's biggest cocaine consignment worth Rs 7663 crore seized by customs in Hamburg

The shipment, disguised as soya beans, was hidden in over 200 black sports bags inside a shipping container.

Aug 03, 2019, 20:16 PM IST
7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's west coast, tsunami warning issued

7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's west coast, tsunami warning issued

A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale has struck the west coast of Indonesia on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Aug 02, 2019, 18:30 PM IST
It's formally dead: Russia after US pulls out of key nuclear treaty

It's formally dead: Russia after US pulls out of key nuclear treaty

The response from Moscow came after the United States formally withdrew from a landmark nuclear missile pact with Russia after determining that Moscow was in violation of the treaty and had no plans

Aug 02, 2019, 17:23 PM IST
British student dies after tragic fall from plane in Madagascar

British student dies after tragic fall from plane in Madagascar

Alana Cutland, the 19-year-old Cambridge University student,  hailed from Milton Keynes. 

Aug 01, 2019, 22:13 PM IST
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes south coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes south coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued

No tsunami warning has been issued after an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Honshu on Sunday.

Jul 28, 2019, 09:15 AM IST
Donald Trump was directly involved in talks for hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels: FBI

Donald Trump was directly involved in talks for hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels: FBI

Cohen, 52, pleaded guilty in August 2018 to violating campaign finance law by directing payments of $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels and $150,000 to Playboy model Karen McDougal to avert a

Jul 18, 2019, 22:41 PM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards impounds foreign ship in the Gulf: State TV

Iran's Revolutionary Guards impounds foreign ship in the Gulf: State TV

The Guards, who have yet to name the vessel concerned, said they had seized no other ship in the Gulf.

Jul 18, 2019, 18:48 PM IST
7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued

7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued

Indonesia's meteorology agency said that there is no tsunami potential from the quake. 

Jul 14, 2019, 16:05 PM IST
US mulling partial sanctions relief to N Korea in exchange for nuclear freeze

US mulling partial sanctions relief to N Korea in exchange for nuclear freeze

The White House, when working-level talks begin, wants to set the conditions whereby they can begin the process of North Korea`s denuclearisation, a source said.

Jul 12, 2019, 07:40 AM IST
US President Donald Trump orders military strikes on Iran, withdraws later: NYT

US President Donald Trump orders military strikes on Iran, withdraws later: NYT

Trump had earlier warned Iran over its shooting down of the US spy drone. 

Jun 21, 2019, 10:25 AM IST
Five suspects linked to Easter bombing mastermind arrested

Five suspects linked to Easter bombing mastermind arrested

The emergency law gives police and the military extensive powers to arrest, detain and interrogate suspects without court orders.

May 24, 2019, 20:53 PM IST
Looking forward to working with new govt of PM Modi: IMF

Looking forward to working with new govt of PM Modi: IMF

"The IMF looks forward to working with Prime Minister Modi's new government," Gerry Rice said when asked about the election results in India.

May 24, 2019, 20:05 PM IST
Over 500 test positive for HIV in Pakistani village

Over 500 test positive for HIV in Pakistani village

A local doctor who was also infected with HIV was arrested on April 27 in connection with the outbreak after residents complained. 

May 17, 2019, 20:40 PM IST
Hafiz Saeed barred from leading Friday prayers; Wont allow terror groups to use territory

Hafiz Saeed barred from leading Friday prayers; Wont allow terror groups to use territory

Pakistan stopped Jama'at-ud-Da'wah (JuD) chief and Mumbai 26/11 terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed from leading the Imam's prayer from Jamia Masjid Qadsia Mosque in Lahore on Friday. 

Mar 08, 2019, 21:50 PM IST
Terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar, head of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad, dead: Sources

Terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar, head of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad, dead: Sources

Sources said that Azhar died on March 2 at a military hospital in Rawalpindi. 

Mar 03, 2019, 18:07 PM IST
Pakistan SC bans Indian content on local TV channels, says it's 'damaging our culture'

Pakistan SC bans Indian content on local TV channels, says it's 'damaging our culture'

The court was listening to an appeal filed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).

Jan 09, 2019, 18:09 PM IST
40 years are enough: US tells Pak to support PM Narendra Modi's peace efforts

40 years are enough: US tells Pak to support PM Narendra Modi's peace efforts

 US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis says Pakistan ought to support India, the United Nations and Afghanistan in ensuring peace prevails in south Asia.

Dec 04, 2018, 06:46 AM IST