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North Korea warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South

The sister of North Korea's leader has warned of retaliatory measures against South Korea that could involve the military, in the latest escalation of tensions over defectors from the North who have been sending back propaganda and food.

Jun 15, 2020

Iraq, US affirm commitment to US troop withdrawal

Iraq and the United States have affirmed their commitment to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq without giving a timeline, state news agency INA said on Friday, citing Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.

Jun 12, 2020

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink in viral pictures. Here is the full story

The colour of water in Maharashtra's Lonar lake has turned pink with experts crediting it to the salinity and presence of algae in the water body.

Jun 11, 2020

North Korea to cut communication channels with South Korea? Here's why

North Korea said on Tuesday, June 9 it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA reported.

Jun 9, 2020

Kabul denies Pakistan's claims of India using Afghan territory

The Ashraf Ghani government has rejected Islamabad's allegation that Afghanistan was allowing its territories to be used by India to destabilise Pakistan.

Jun 6, 2020

Aishwarya Rai's doppleganger recreates scene from Kandukondein Kandukondein: Watch viral video

In a video that has been doing the rounds of the internet, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's doppelganger can be seen recreating a scene from Kandukondein Kandukondein. Fans must check it out.

Jun 5, 2020

World Environment Day, nature shocking photos

2020, A report card: 6 months into a new decade, what have we to celebrate?

From the Australian bushfires to Covid-19 pandemic and America burning on George Floyd's death; what more do we have to witness in 2020?

Jun 5, 2020

Zyeth Atham 2020: How do Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Jyeshtha Ashtami

One of the most prominent religious festivals of the Kashmiri pandits, Zyeth Atham is celebrated with much pomp and show. Here are the details of its celebrations.

May 30, 2020

Huawei CFO's extradition trial creates rift between Canada, China

In a major blow to the Chinese tech giant Huawei, Canada court has refused to shut the extradition case of Meng, allowing it to proceed.

May 28, 2020

India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens

The rise in new cases came as some businesses and travel reopened under a new phase of the national coronavirus lockdown.

May 25, 2020

107-year-old woman, among Iran's oldest Covid-19 patients, recovers

A 107-year-old Iranian woman who was infected with the new coronavirus has recovered, reported Iran's semi-official Fars news agency.

May 24, 2020

A crescent moon is seen with the planet Jupiter in the sky over Amman December 1, 2008

Eid ul-Fitr 2020 date in India, UAE, Dubai, Pakistan, Kerala, Saudi and more

Eid ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on Sunday in Saudi Arabia and Muslims in India will observe the festival on Monday. Official confirmation is awaited.

May 22, 2020

China set to impose new Hong Kong security law, Trump warns of strong reaction

China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's pro-democracy unrest, a Chinese official said on Thursday, May 21, drawing a warning from President Donald Trump.

May 22, 2020

Seven Pak soldiers killed; Baloch nationalists claim responsibility

The separatist United Baluch Army has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Pakistan's Balochistan province that killed 7 soldiers.

May 20, 2020

Iran Supreme Leader says Americans will be expelled from Iraq and Syria

Americans will be expelled from Iraq and Syria, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday, renewing Iran's demand for US troops to be withdrawn from the Middle East.

May 18, 2020

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