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27 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump administration introduces "extreme vetting" for some green cards
As per reports, an in-person interview with the US immigration authorities will now be mandatory for certain applicants seeking green cards under the Trump regime.
26 Aug 2017
VolkswagenVolkswagen emissions scandal: 40-month prison sentence to former engineer
The US District Court in Detroit has sentenced a former Volkswagen engineer, James Liang, to 40 months in prison for helping the German automaker develop a device for cars to cheat the US emissions tests.
26 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpControversial Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka exits White House
A White House official said Sebastian Gorka, one of US President Donald Trump's most publicly visible aides, is no longer part of the Trump administration.
26 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump restores ban on transgender troops from serving in military
US President Donald Trump has signed a memo that reinstates a ban on transgender personnel from serving in the US military, which his predecessor Barack Obama had lifted.
26 Aug 2017
MyanmarClashes between Rohingyas and security forces kill 89 in Myanmar
At least 77 Rohingya Muslims and 12 members of Myanmar's security forces were killed in the country's restive Rakhine state after a rebel group attacked police posts and an army base.
26 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpGovernor: Texas confronting "very major disaster" from powerful Hurricane Harvey
The category 4 Hurricane Harvey is battering coastal areas of Texas with winds up to 215-kmph after making landfall.
26 Aug 2017
South KoreaNorth Korea test 3 ballistic missiles amid US-South Korea drills
The US military said North Korea has test launched three short-range ballistic missiles into the sea.
26 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpWhy Trump supporters will always have the president's back
The outrage that followed Trump's reaction to the violent Charlottesville rally fueled speculation that the president's supporters would abandon him.
26 Aug 2017
University Of CaliforniaUK to start testing self-driving truck "platoons" in 2018!
The UK Government has announced that the testing of semi-automated lorries on major British roads would be conducted by 2018-end.
25 Aug 2017
AfghanistanShia mosque in Kabul attacked by bomber, gunmen
Afghan officials said a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the Shiite Imam Zaman mosque in Kabul.
25 Aug 2017
ThailandReports: Ex-Thai PM Yingluck flees country ahead of corruption verdict
Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has fled the country ahead of a court verdict in a corruption scandal, the BBC has reported citing sources close to her party.
25 Aug 2017
United States of AmericaUS: Chinese national arrested for facilitating hack of sensitive data
A visiting Chinese national has been arrested in the US for allegedly leaking malware to steal confidential records of American government employees.
25 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpCategory 2 Hurricane Harvey intensifies before making landfall in Texas
Forecasters said Hurricane Harvey, a category 2 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to intensify into a Category 3 hurricane, as it makes landfall late Friday or Saturday.
25 Aug 2017
South KoreaLee Jae-yong, Samsung heir, sentenced to five-year prison over corruption
A South Korean court has found electronics giant Samsung's heir apparent Lee Jae-yong guilty of bribery and other crimes.
25 Aug 2017
IndiaChina: 'India slapping its own face' with Ladakh road construction
China has condemned India's plans to build a new road near Pangong Lake in Ladakh, where a scuffle recently took place between Indian and Chinese troops.
25 Aug 2017
United States of AmericaAmerican woman wins record $758mn lottery, quits her job
What's the first thing you'll do after winning a lottery? For a 53-year-old mother-of-two from Massachusetts, it's quitting her job to "just sit back and relax."
25 Aug 2017
South CarolinaCharleston: Disgruntled employee creates hostage situation, shoots one person
A diner in Charleston, South Carolina witnessed dramatic scenes as a disgruntled employee opened fire killing one person; one person was taken hostage, but released shortly.
25 Aug 2017
West BengalSaudi Arabia: 'Saudisation' may affect opportunities for Indians
Indian migrants are likely to be hit by Saudi Arabia's revised 'Nitaqat' scheme, which aims to provide more employment opportunities for Saudi nationals.
24 Aug 2017
Pakistan NewsStudy: 60mn people in Pakistan at risk of arsenic-laced groundwater
Nearly 60 million Pakistani citizens are at risk of ingesting the deadly chemical arsenic from groundwater, according to a new research published in the journal, Science Advances.
24 Aug 2017
DNAHeadless body of journalist Kim Wall identified by Danish Police
Danish Police has identified a headless torso, found off the waters of Copenhagen, as that of journalist Kim Wall.
24 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump preaches "unity" after divisive rally in Phoenix
US president Donald Trump has called for a "new unity" in America, saying "we are one people with one home and one great flag."
24 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpUS science envoy resigns with hidden "IMPEACH" message to Trump
A science envoy to the US State Department is the latest high-profile associate to resign over President Donald Trump's response to a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.
24 Aug 2017
North KoreaWill close down the government to build border wall: Trump
Addressing supporters at the 'Make America Great Again' rally in Phoenix, Arizona, President Donald Trump noted that he will build a border wall, even if he has to close down the US government.
24 Aug 2017
Hong Kong12 killed after record-setting Typhoon Hato hits southern China
At least 12 people have been killed and several others are missing after southern China was hit by one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded.
23 Aug 2017
Pakistan NewsFormer Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife diagnosed with cancer
Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Officials said Nawaz's illness is curable.
23 Aug 2017
India'You're a f*&$ing pig': Indian CEO abused by Trump supporter
An Indian-origin CEO was racially abused after he wrote against US President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
23 Aug 2017
IndiaIndia launches bids for 234 helicopters for navy worth $5bn
The Indian government has launched a global competition for 123 naval multi-role helicopters (NMRHs) and 111 armed naval light utility helicopters (NUH).
23 Aug 2017
North KoreaUndeterred by sanctions, North Korea orders for more ICBMs
North Korea seems untouched by sanctions and President Trump's threat to rain down 'fire and fury'.
23 Aug 2017
North KoreaUS sanctions Chinese and Russian firms for aiding North Korea
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on nearly a dozen Russian and Chinese firms and individuals for allegedly aiding North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
23 Aug 2017
IndiaIndia welcomes Trump's criticism of Pakistan's support for terror groups
India has welcomed US President Donald Trump's newly announced Afghanistan strategy and his condemnation of Pakistan for allegedly backing of terror groups.
23 Aug 2017
Pakistan NewsAfter Trump, Tillerson cautions Pakistan over terror support
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has stepped up pressure on Pakistan over its alleged backing of the Afghan Taliban.
23 Aug 2017
Terror AttackBarcelona attackers planned on striking monuments, reveals suspect
Providing evidence before a Madrid court, Mohammed Houli Chemlal, one of the surviving Barcelona attackers, revealed that their cell had planned on striking monuments including Barcelona's famous Sagrada Familia church.
22 Aug 2017
MaldivesMaldives army occupies parliament, roughs up opposition MPs
Opposition MPs in Maldives claim the military has locked down the country's parliament, in a bid to block a no-confidence motion impeaching the speaker of the house.
22 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump's large family, frequent travels draining Secret Service's coffers
US President Donald Trump's large family and their frequent traveling has contributed to the financial woes of the Secret Service.
22 Aug 2017
MoonMillions of Americans witness historic and spectacular total solar eclipse
Millions of Americans gathered to witness a rare and spectacular celestial event - a total solar eclipse.
22 Aug 2017
IndiaChinese media: PLA live fire drills meant to awe India
Adding fuel to the fire around Doklam standoff has become a hobby of sorts for Chinese media.
22 Aug 2017
IndiaTrump unveils Afghanistan strategy, asks India to play greater role
US President Donald Trump announced that he's putting a new strategy in place for Afghanistan and South Asia.
22 Aug 2017
BarcelonaBarcelona attack: Main suspect shot dead by police
Younes Abouyaaqoub, the man whom police believe to be the main suspect in recent Barcelona vehicle attack has been shot by the Spanish police.
22 Aug 2017
Indian ArmyGovt. assessment finds war over Doklam won't benefit China
It's unlikely that China will benefit in a conflict with India arising from an escalation in the Doklam standoff, according to an Indian government assessment reported by Times of India.
22 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpMexico: Authorities rescue 115 migrants kept in deplorable conditions
As Donald Trump is tightening immigration stipulations in the US, Mexican police is reported to have rescued 115 migrants including 41 minors from the Veracruz state in Eastern Mexico.
