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08 Sep 2017

Israel

Reports: Israel bombs military facility in Syria

The Syrian Army has claimed that Israeli warplanes have attacked a military base in Masyaf in the country's western region.

07 Sep 2017

Sri Lanka

Ever wondered how hurricanes around the world get their names?

In Texas, Hurricane Harvey has wrecked havoc. Hurricane Irma has slammed Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and is moving towards Florida.

07 Sep 2017

South Korea

Chinese military conducts 'sudden attack' drills near North Korea

An anti-aircraft defense battalion of the Chinese air force conducted an exercise close to the Korean peninsula on Tuesday.

07 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

Chicago Mayor declares city a "Trump-free zone" for Dreamers

US President Donald Trump has an imposing influence on contemporary America.

07 Sep 2017

Suicide

Furore in China after young pregnant woman kills herself

On August 31, a pregnant young woman in China jumped from her hospital window after her family allegedly refused permission for her to undergo a caesarean section despite her being in severe pain.

07 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

Category 5 Hurricane Irma reduces two Caribbean islands to rubble

The category five Hurricane Irma has caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean, killing at least nine people and reducing islands to rubble.

07 Sep 2017

India

Pakistan finally admits LeT, JeM are based in its territory

After years of denial, Pakistan has for the first time admitted that anti-India terrorist outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) operate from its territory.

07 Sep 2017

North Korea

North Korea sanctions: US proposes Kim Jong-un asset freeze

It seems the US was serious when it vowed to impose "the strongest possible sanctions" against North Korea at the UN.

07 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

15 US states sue Trump over DACA decision in court

A group of 16 Democratic and nonpartisan state attorneys general has sued US President Donald Trump's decision to terminate Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

European migrant crisis: EU court rejects challenge from Hungary, Solvakia

A European Court has rejected challenges from Hungary and Slovakia against an EU migrant relocation deal.

06 Sep 2017

India

Expat Insider: US, UK's reputation declining, India in bottom 10

A survey of over 13,000 expatriates across 166 nationalities revealed that the once great reputations of the US and the UK as great places to live and work are falling fast.

06 Sep 2017

Australia

Are Chinese students undermining freedom of expression in Australian universities?

In recent months, there have been at least four prominent cases of Chinese students at Australian universities complaining about teaching materials which China considers incorrect or insulting.

06 Sep 2017

San Francisco

Putin: Trump is "not my bride, I'm not his groom"

Russian President Vladimir Putin showed his humorous side during a news conference in China.

06 Sep 2017

India

BRICS declaration: Has China shifted its stance on Masood Azhar?

China endorsed a declaration which named Jaish-e-Mohammad along with other Pakistan-based terror groups at the recently concluded BRICS Summit.

06 Sep 2017

India

Modi backs Myanmar on Rohingya issue, praises Suu Kyi's leadership

Indian PM Narendra Modi praised Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's leadership in a joint statement during his visit to Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw.

06 Sep 2017

India

Modi meets Myanmar's president, discuss steps to deepen "historical relationship"

PM Narendra Modi discussed steps to deepen the "historical relationship" between India and Myanmar when he called on President Htin Kyaw during his maiden bilateral visit to the country.

06 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

Trump terminates DACA: Thousands of undocumented Indian immigrants face deportation

An estimated 8,000 Indian-Americans are facing deportation after President Donald Trump decided to terminate Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals: an Obama-era policy to protect undocumented immigrant youth.

06 Sep 2017

YouTube

Chinese man jailed for helping others break Internet firewall

Not all heroes wear capes. One such hero is Deng Jiewei, from Guangdong, who was recently arrested by the Chinese government for selling virtual private networks. He has now been sentenced to a 9-month jail.

05 Sep 2017

South Korea

Putin: World approaching "global catastrophe" over North Korea

Speaking at the closure of the BRICS summit in Beijing, which hosted the leaders of Brazil, India, China, and South Africa, Russian leader Vladimir Putin condemned North Korea's nuclear tests and warned the world of an approaching "global catastrophe".

05 Sep 2017

India

India claims crucial diplomatic wins during eventful BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed from China to Myanmar after an eventful BRICS summit.

05 Sep 2017

India

Modi to discuss Rohingyas, infrastructure, trade, security during Myanmar trip

Indian PM Narendra Modi is visiting Myanmar where he will be meeting President Htin Kyaw and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

05 Sep 2017

Germany

Germany doubles funds to fight car pollution

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaking alongside VC Sigmar Gabriel announced that the funding to help federal states and towns to combat vehicular pollution will be doubled to reach $1.2 billion.

05 Sep 2017

Australia

Australia: High Court hears challenges to controversial same-sex marriage vote

The High Court of Australia has started hearing petitions challenging the government's bid to conduct a national vote to gauge citizens' support for legalizing same-sex marriages.

05 Sep 2017

India

Modi-Xi meet: India-China reaffirm that 'differences will not become disputes'

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for pushing Sino-Indian relations on the "right track" during his meeting with Indian PM Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China.

05 Sep 2017

India

China dodges question on JeM chief Azhar despite BRICS declaration

On Monday, a BRICS joint declaration condemned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) among other Pakistan-based terrorist groups.

05 Sep 2017

North Korea

US urges "strongest possible measures" against North Korea at UN

North Korea's recent Hydrogen-bomb test sent tremors of fear and insecurity rippling through the world.

05 Sep 2017

Russia News

Putin: AI will enable a nation to rule the world

What should be the number one thing on the to-do list of a nation planning to become the ruler of the world?

04 Sep 2017

Thailand

"Smart vests" to turn Bangkok's dogs into mobile surveillance units

A Thai advertising agency has, in theory, come up with a way to turn Bangkok's street dogs into guardians of city.

04 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

Trump's movie career: Won the "Worst Supporting Actor" award

Did you know Donald Trump almost played the US President even before he ran for it? He was offered the role in the 2015 TV-film Sharknado 3.

04 Sep 2017

California

Firefighters make gains against largest wildfire in Los Angeles' history

At least three homes were destroyed and four people reportedly injured in the largest wildfires to hit Los Angeles (LA) in its history.

04 Sep 2017

Prince William

Prince William and Kate expecting their third child

The Kensington Palace announced today that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and wife Kate, are expecting their third child.

04 Sep 2017

South Korea

South Korea responds to North's nuclear test with live-fire drills

South Korea has responded to North Korea's sixth nuclear test by conducting a live-fire missile drill simulating an offensive against Pyongyang's nuclear test site.

04 Sep 2017

India

India mulling new visa category for entrepreneurs and researchers

In an attempt to encourage high-skilled immigration, India is considering a special visa category for entrepreneurs and researchers.

04 Sep 2017

India

BRICS leaders condemn Pak-based terror groups, pass declaration against terrorism

The leaders attending the 9th BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China, have passed a joint declaration condemning "terrorism in all its forms."

04 Sep 2017

Bangladesh

Myanmar urges Rohingyas to help hunt insurgents, as situation deteriorates

Myanmar has urged members of the Rohingya Muslim community to cooperate with authorities searching for insurgents who launched coordinated attacks on security posts on August 26.

03 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

Trump hails Hurricane Harvey rescue efforts during Texas visit

President Donald Trump has hailed the relief response to Hurricane Harvey during his visit to the flood-hit state of Texas.

03 Sep 2017

Space News

Record-breaking NASA astronaut and crew back home

After logging 196 kilometers in space and 4,623 orbits of Earth, 57-year old NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson returned to Earth with her crewmates.

03 Sep 2017

Germany

Germany: Unexploded bomb from World War-2 found, 65,000 residents evacuated

A 1.4-tonne unexploded British bomb left over from World War-II was found at a building site in Frankfurt, prompting the largest post-war evacuation in Germany.

03 Sep 2017

South Korea

North Korea conducts sixth nuclear weapons test, most powerful yet

North Korea claims it has successfully tested a missile-ready hydrogen bomb which is several times more powerful than an atomic bomb.

03 Sep 2017

India

Russia takes neutral stance over India-China Doklam standoff

Russia has taken a neutral stance on the recently resolved Doklam standoff between Indian and Chinese troops.