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24 Jul 2019
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Kashmir remark: Trump's adviser says he doesn't 'make things up'
US President Donald Trump, who made a stunning claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked him for mediation to resolve Kashmir crisis, found support in his adviser.
23 Jul 2019
Theresa MayBoris Johnson beats Jeremy Hunt; to become next UK PM
In a resounding victory, Britain's governing Conservative Party announced Boris Johnson as the new elected leader of the party on Tuesday.
23 Jul 2019
Elon MuskPablo Escobar's brother to start drug business with Elon Musk?
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is involved in an intellectual property feud with deceased Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar's brother, Roberto Escobar.
23 Jul 2019
GermanyDIY counterfeiting: German woman attempts buying Audi with 'Monopoly' money
Money most certainly doesn't grow on trees, but that never stops people from wondering, "What if it did?"
23 Jul 2019
IndiaKashmir dispute can't be solved bilaterally: Imran after meeting Trump
After India denied seeking mediation help from US President Donald Trump to resolve the Kashmir issue, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said the matter can't be solved "bilaterally".
21 Jul 2019
United States of AmericaHindu priest brutally attacked near temple in New York
A Hindu priest was brutally attacked near a temple in the Floral Park area of Queens, New York reportedly in a suspected hate crime incident.
21 Jul 2019
DubaiIndian comedian dies on stage; audience mistook it for performance
In a tragic incident, a 36-year-old Indian stand-up comedian died on stage while performing his set in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
21 Jul 2019
IndiaIndia asks Iran to release 18 Indian sailors in custody
India is in talks with the Iranian government to secure the release of 18 Indian sailors aboard a British oil tanker captured by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
20 Jul 2019
Pakistan NewsHafiz Saeed's arrest made no difference earlier: US slams Pakistan
Days after terrorist Hafiz Saeed was arrested, the United States on Friday expressed doubts on Pakistan's intentions saying his earlier arrests made no difference.
20 Jul 2019
IranIran seizes UK's oil tanker, Indians among 23 crew members
In what is sure to lead to more tensions in the Gulf region, Iran on Saturday seized a British oil tanker.
19 Jul 2019
Donald TrumpTrump doesn't know why Yazidi activist Nadia Murad received Nobel
If you are a stranger to Iraqi human rights activist and Nobel laureate Nadia Murad's works, you will find company in United States President Donald Trump.
19 Jul 2019
JapanJapan's Kyoto Animation studio set ablaze over suspected stolen works
In a tragic incident, a fire broke out at an animation studio in Kyoto, Japan, on Thursday, killing at least 33 people, injuring dozens of others.
17 Jul 2019
EnglandConvicted for homosexuality, Alan Turing to feature on £50 note
Famed British mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing, who helped save millions of lives as a World War II codebreaker, is the new face of the Bank of England's £50 note.
17 Jul 2019
IndiaKulbhushan Jadhav case: ICJ rules in India's favor, grants consular-access
In a major win, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday gave India consular access in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.
17 Jul 2019
GreeceSuspect in American scientist's murder confesses to rape
In a major development, Greek police have solved the murder mystery of US scientist Suzanne Eaton, who was found dead in Greece earlier this month, as a 27-year-old local farmer confessed to raping and murdering her.
17 Jul 2019
Pakistan News26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed arrested, sent to judicial custody
Days after booking him on terror financing charges, Pakistan on Wednesday arrested UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed.
17 Jul 2019
IndonesiaCouple who named son 'Google' receive gifts from tech giant
An Indonesian couple named their newborn 'Google', proving that it's never too soon to set your child up for bullying at school and disappointment.
16 Jul 2019
Space NewsMore people to videocall lovers, not parents, from moon: Survey
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Apollo 11 mission on July 20, a United States-based tech professional association, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, has conducted a survey about space travel.
15 Jul 2019
Nevada8 lakh plan to 'storm Area 51' to see aliens
Call it a mystery, or a hoax, the top-secret US military base "Area 51" has fueled many "alien" stories for decades.
14 Jul 2019
TsunamiPowerful earthquake with 7.3-magnitude jolts Eastern Indonesia: Details here
A powerful earthquake with a 7.3 magnitude on Sunday hit off eastern Indonesia's remote Maluku Islands, said the United States Geological Survey (USGS). However, no tsunami warning has been issued.
13 Jul 2019
Donald TrumpTrump's ex-aide claims he kissed her forcibly, his lawyers disagree
President of United States, Donald Trump, has been accused of forcibly kissing a woman, who campaigned for him before the 2016 Presidential elections.
11 Jul 2019
Narendra ModiKenya MP repays 30-year-old Rs. 200 debt to Aurangabad grocer
On Monday, Aurangabad-resident Kashinath Gawli (70) had an odd visitor: Kenya MP Richard Tong'i.
10 Jul 2019
Donald TrumpTrump cables leak: Britain's Ambassador to US, Kim Darroch, resigns
British Ambassador to the United States, Kim Darroch, announced on Wednesday that he was resigning from the post, following a diplomatic row over leaked cables criticizing President Donald Trump.
10 Jul 2019
Pakistan NewsIn video, al Qaeda chief threatens Indian Army, mentions Kashmir
Ayman al-Zawahiri, who heads the terrorist outfit al Qaeda, in a recently-released video message asked "Mujahideen in Kashmir" to inflict "unrelenting blows" on Indian Army and the government.
10 Jul 2019
TexasAmerican Airlines staff makes woman 'cover up' before boarding flight
A US woman was temporarily removed from an American Airlines flight for wearing "inappropriate" clothing. Tisha Rowe (37), a resident of Houston (Texas), said she and her 8-year-old son weren't allowed to board the flight until she "covered up."
10 Jul 2019
TeslaHappy Birthday Nikola Tesla, the greatest inventor in history
Over 100 years ago, a Serbian-American man by the name of Nikola Tesla changed the world as we knew it, forever.
09 Jul 2019
India'No longer acceptable': Trump on India's tariffs on American products
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday hit out at India over the tariffs it imposes on American products.
08 Jul 2019
JapanJapan observes weird trend: People rent cars; don't drive them
Car-sharing or rental services have become widely popular across the globe, allowing people to rent cars for short periods of time.
07 Jul 2019
AfghanistanAfter India's Balakot strike, Pakistani terrorists being trained in Afghanistan
Pakistan-based terror organizations, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), have reportedly shifted their cadres to Afghanistan following the Indian Air Force's airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan's Balakot.
06 Jul 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaIndonesian woman jailed for exposing boss' harassment. What?
People often shift the onus of sexual misconduct onto the victim, demanding explanations, justifications, and action.
06 Jul 2019
XNepal: 13-year-old regains sight after 3 years, video goes viral
Imagine not being able to see the world, and then one surgery turns around everything, and you get your sight back.
06 Jul 2019
DubaiIndian rupee now accepted at Dubai Duty Free shops
What comes as good news for Indian passengers, the Indian rupee will now be accepted for all transactions at Duty Free shops of Dubai airports.
06 Jul 2019
IrelandBoys can wear skirts as Irish school introduces gender-neutral uniforms
While most schools across the world where uniforms are mandatory, have strict guidelines conforming to gender roles, a primary school in County Wicklow, Ireland, will soon introduce a gender-neutral uniform policy.
04 Jul 2019
MumbaiFacing pressure, Pakistan books Hafiz Saeed for 'terror financing'
Amid global pressure to act against home-grown terrorism, Pakistani authorities on Wednesday booked Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, for terrorism financing.
04 Jul 2019
MalwareTourists visiting China are being forced to install 'data-stealing' malware
If you are a privacy freak (like me), visiting China shouldn't be on your travel bucket list.
02 Jul 2019
IndiaUK court permits Vijay Mallya to appeal against his extradition
In December last year, after the London Westminster Magistrates' Court ordered Vijay Mallya's extradition, Indian authorities jumped with joy. A few months later, in February, United Kingdom Home Secretary Sajid Javid cleared the extradition of the beleaguered businessman.
02 Jul 2019
MoonTotal solar eclipse: When and where to watch
On July 2, Earthlings will witness the total solar eclipse of 2019, a rare astronomical event marked by the passing of the Moon between the Sun and Earth.
02 Jul 2019
FacebookDeadly chemical weapon found inside Facebook's headquarters, four buildings evacuated
The deadly nerve agent sarin, which can cause paralysis and respiratory failure, might have entered Facebook's headquarters in Silicon Valley, prompting the tech giant to evacuate four buildings on Monday.
30 Jun 2019
LondonDubai ruler's wife, Princess Haya, flees UAE with money, kids
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's wife, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, has reportedly fled the United Arab Emirates (UAE) along with her two children and £31 million after the break-up of their marriage.
30 Jun 2019
Prince WilliamWill support if my children are gay, says Prince William
At a recent event, the Duke of Cambridge was asked about his reaction, as a parent, if any of his children turns out to be gay.
