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Afghanistan bombings: At least 21 killed, 89 injured in Kabul twin blasts

In the same neighbourhood where the twin bombings took place, an Islamic State suicide bomber killed 35 high school graduates last month as they sat for their university entrance exams.

Sep 6, 2018

Mohanlal vs Shashi Tharoor? Malayalam superstar may contest as BJP candidate in 2019 LS polls

Political experts believe that Mohanlal's entry in active politics with a BJP ticket will be a huge boost for the party.

Sep 4, 2018

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani terror network founder

The Haqqani network has been blamed for attacks across Afghanistan since the US invasion.

Sep 4, 2018

Pentagon cancels aid to Pakistan for not taking decisive action against militants

The US says Pakistan has been granting safe havens to insurgents who have been waging a war against the US-backed government in neighbouring Afghanistan for the last 17 years.

Sep 2, 2018

Saudi's bizarre move: Plans to dig huge canal and turn rival Qatar into an island

The canal will physically separate the Qatari peninsula from the mainland.

Sep 1, 2018

Imran Khan gives a speech as he declares victory in the general election

US secretary of state Michael Pompeo likely to meet Pakistan PM Imran Khan in Islamabad next month

During Pompeo's talks with Pakistani officials, he may focus on two major issues: efforts to revive once close ties between the two states and Pakistan's support for a US-led move to jump-starting the Afghan peace process.

Aug 20, 2018

Pakistan's new PM Imran Khan has to address these 5 challenges immediately

Pakistan is facing many challenges and most stem from issues like a faltering economy, extremism, overbearing military, overpopulation and dwindling water resources. Imran Khan has to address these on priority if he wants to fulfil promises he made to his voters.

Aug 19, 2018

Pakistan PM Imran Khan only the third sportsperson to head a nation; here are the other two

World Cup-winning former Pakistan all-rounder joins an elite list that boasts of Ballon d'Or winner George Weah and English cricketer Alec Douglas-Home. Read on for more.

Aug 18, 2018

Kabul suicide bombing: UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack, calls it 'heinous and cowardly'

The suicide bomber walked into an education centre. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Aug 16, 2018

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Is China printing Indian currency notes? Article published in Hong Kong daily sparks debate

The article suggests that India and several other countries have allowed China's state-owned firms to print their currency.

Aug 13, 2018

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As Trump cracks down on Pakistan, US cuts military training programmes

The US Army's War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, which would normally have two Pakistani military officers per year, boasts graduates including Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar, the current director-general of spy agency ISI.

Aug 11, 2018

Suspect behind torching of Pakistan girls' schools killed during search operation

The police had started began raids in various parts of Diamer on Saturday night to track down those responsible for the arson attacks.

Aug 5, 2018

Suicide bomber attacks NATO patrol in Afghanistan, kills three

A suicide bomber killed three NATO service members on patrol in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.

Aug 5, 2018

Extremists burn down 12 schools in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan; locals hold rallies against attack

In some cases, militants threw books on streets and set them ablaze. At least half of the institutions attacked were girls' schools.

Aug 4, 2018

Threats of converting to Islam forced us to come to India: Afghan Sikhs

Akali Dal demands citizenship for displaced Afghan Sikhs, Hindus

The Home Minister has promised to form a committee comprising Sikh representatives to examine the entire matter and make recommendations for resolving it.

Aug 2, 2018

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