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20 Jan 2018
North Korea"Fat-finger errors" and the Hawaii missile alert debacle
A few days back, residents of Hawaii witnessed 38 minutes of panic after the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency mistakenly issued a ballistic missile warning.
19 Jan 2018
IndiaChina: Doklam belongs to us; construction activity is legitimate
In a claim that can have shocking implications, China has claimed that the Doklam area has "always been" under its "effective jurisdiction." Thus, its construction activity is "legitimate." They asked India not to comment on it.
19 Jan 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan's Katas Raj temple seeks visitors as pond runs dry
The sacred pond in the Katas Raj temple complex of Pakistan, the Amrit Kund, is on the verge of running dry.
19 Jan 2018
Pakistan NewsUS's warning: Prosecute Hafiz Saeed to "fullest extent of law"
The US has again forced fair-weather friend Pakistan to deal with Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. They have called for his prosecution "to fullest extent of law."
19 Jan 2018
IndiaReport: Huge spike in Indian immigrants wanting US citizenship
A study by the Pew Research Centre has found that India and Ecuador registered the highest spikes in immigrants wanting to become US citizens between 2005-2015.
19 Jan 2018
Donald TrumpViews on wall between US, "dangerous" Mexico never changed: Trump
After White House Chief of Staff, John Kelly, stated President Trump's stance on the US-Mexico wall was evolving, the latter denied changing his views on the same.
19 Jan 2018
Global WarmingLast 17 years have been the hottest since 1880: NASA
2017 was the warmest without El Nino, the Pacific weather pattern that adds to the rising temperatures, reported NASA on Thursday.
19 Jan 2018
AstronautsWhen NASA engineers thought women astronauts needed makeup in space
When women joined NASA astronaut corps in 1978, male engineers designed them a thoughtful gift: a makeup kit. They figured females couldn't do without it, even in space.
18 Jan 2018
FacebookHow a Facebook selfie led cops to a murderer
Two years ago, Cheyenne Rose Antoine, now a 21-year-old, got into a heated argument with her friend Brittney Gargol, then 18.
18 Jan 2018
Russia NewsRussia Probe: Prosecutors to interview Steve Bannon; no grand-jury testifying
After being subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury, former Trump aide Steve Bannon has instead agreed to be interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team as part of the investigation into Russia's alleged interference in 2016 US Presidential Election.
18 Jan 2018
IndiaIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his eventful Mumbai visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Mumbai today.
18 Jan 2018
IndiaChina occupies North Doklam: Should India be worried?
It seems last year's 73-day Doklam standoff hasn't affected Chinese resolve. Reportedly, China has increased its troop presence and construction activity in North Doklam near the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction.
18 Jan 2018
Donald TrumpTrump's 'highly-anticipated' fake news 'awards' are out
President Donald Trump keeps his word. He promised a US-Mexico border wall, he's apparently building it. He promised "immigration reform", he's doing it.
18 Jan 2018
Donald TrumpIs being unfit for presidency the same as being mad?
Amid rising questions on his mental health, Donald Trump took a 10-minute cognitive fitness test last week.
17 Jan 2018
Pakistan News'No case against Hafiz Saeed Sahib': Pakistan PM
In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi told, in a television interview, that action cannot be taken against the alleged mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Hafiz Saeed as no case was registered against him in Pakistan.
17 Jan 2018
IndiaNetanyahu in India: Busy day for Israeli PM in Ahmedabad
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has landed in Ahmedabad on his fourth day in India. The day started with a roadshow from the airport to Sabarmati Ashram along with PM Narendra Modi.
17 Jan 2018
Donald TrumpPresident Trump's former adviser Steve Bannon summoned in Russia probe
As part of an investigation into Donald Trump campaign's possible links to Russia during the 2016 US Presidential election, a subpoena was issued against Trump's former Chief Strategist Steve Bannon.
16 Jan 2018
IndiaIndia invites Israeli companies to take advantage of FDI regime
At an India-Israel business summit, PM Narendra Modi invited Israeli companies to "take advantage of the liberal FDI" in India, especially in defense.
16 Jan 2018
CelebrityOf Aziz Ansari, the celebrity mask and sexual entitlement
"...But why didn't she leave if she felt so violated?"
15 Jan 2018
ISISTwin bomb attacks in Baghdad kill at least 35
At least 35 people were killed in double suicide bombings in Tayaran Square in Baghdad, the second attack in three days.
15 Jan 2018
Sri LankaSri Lankan President doesn't want women to buy alcohol
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has overruled his government's reform to let women buy alcohol.
15 Jan 2018
IndiaNetanyahu in India: Several MoUs expected to be inked
Israel's relationship with India is a "marriage made in heaven"; that India voted against recognition of Jerusalem as its capital doesn't change anything, PM Benjamin Netanyahu said.
14 Jan 2018
South KoreaHong Kong: Man brutally kills wife, child at Ritz-Carlton
In a horrifying incident of double murder, a South Korean is suspected to have killed his wife and seven-year-old son this morning at Hong Kong's five-star Ritz-Carlton hotel.
14 Jan 2018
HollywoodComedian and actor Aziz Ansari accused of sexual assault
Adding to the growing list of Hollywood men accused of sexual abuse, Aziz Ansari has now been hit with sexual misconduct allegations.
14 Jan 2018
North KoreaHawaii: False emergency warning of ballistic missile attack triggers panic
Earlier today, Hawaiians experienced a sense of extreme panic and relief in a span of half an hour. A mistaken emergency alert was sent to residents warning them of an imminent missile attack. An employee at the state emergency management agency reportedly pushed the "wrong button."
13 Jan 2018
MurderSherin Mathews's adoptive father charged with her murder
Wesley Mathews, the Indian-American adoptive father of Sherin Mathews, has been charged with capital murder after an autopsy ruled that the 3-year-old girl died from "homicidal violence."
13 Jan 2018
Donald TrumpTrump paid Rs. 82 lakh to pornstar to stay silent
US President Donald Trump's lawyer had reportedly brokered a $130,000 payment to a porn star to prevent her from talking of an alleged sexual encounter with Trump.
13 Jan 2018
Donald TrumpDonald Trump in "excellent health", says White House doctor
Amid questions over his mental fitness to hold the post of US President, spurred by a damaging new book, Donald Trump has been proclaimed to be in "excellent health" by the White House doctor.
13 Jan 2018
Saudi ArabiaFirst women-only car showroom opens in Saudi Arabia
A few months after they were allowed to drive, women get their first exclusive car showroom in Saudi Arabia. This was opened in Jeddah's Le Mall.
12 Jan 2018
Terrorist OrganizationsFBI releases age-progressed photos of Neerja Bhanot's 1986 flight hijackers
The FBI has released age-progressed photos of the four attackers involved in the 1986 hijack of Pan Am Flight 73 that killed 20, including Indian flight attendant Neerja Bhanot.
12 Jan 2018
SwedenWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange given Ecuador citizenship
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is now a citizen of Ecuador, which is also helping him reach a "dignified and just" solution with Britain.
12 Jan 2018
Donald TrumpWhy take people from 'shithole' countries?: Trump discusses immigrants
It's no secret that US President Donald Trump is not a fan of immigrants, but his recent comments have shocked several quarters.
12 Jan 2018
MalaysiaHunting for MH370: Malaysia offers $70mn to ocean exploration firm
The government of Malaysia has inked a deal with an American ocean exploration firm, Ocean Infinity to launch a new search for the missing flight MH370.
12 Jan 2018
Washington DCWashington renames Russian embassy street after murdered Russian politician
In a new development, the Washington DC City Council has unanimously voted to rename the street which houses the Russian embassy after slain Russian politician Boris Nemtsov.
12 Jan 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistani anchor brings daughter on show to condemn 8-year-old's rape
As Pakistan reels with the horrific rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl, a popular anchor hosted news bulletin with her infant daughter on her lap as a protest against the appalling incident.
11 Jan 2018
H-1B VisaBill for increasing green card allocation introduced in US
US President Donald Trump's policy changes with respect to immigrants have been in news quite a lot.
11 Jan 2018
IndiaMumbai-Delhi third busiest air route, but with poor punctuality
The Mumbai-Delhi air route was the third busiest last year with about 130 flights daily, an air travel intelligence company has found.
11 Jan 2018
IndiaSRK, Cate Blanchett, Sir Elton John honored with Crystal Awards
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is one of the three winners of the prestigious Crystal Awards this year. He is sharing the honor with actress Cate Blanchett and musician Sir Elton John.
11 Jan 2018
Pakistan NewsAfter Trump withdraws military aid, Pakistan stops intelligence co-operation
What is deteriorating the relations of US and Pakistan? Are they suffering from the tit-for-tat syndrome?
11 Jan 2018
LondonShopkeeper of Indian-origin beaten to death in London by teenagers
A 49-year-old shopkeeper of Indian-origin was punched fatally outside his London store on Saturday night by teenagers for refusing to sell them cigarette paper. He died of his injuries in a hospital on Monday afternoon.
