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11 Jul 2018
IndiaMallya says his UK properties aren't his.So whose are they?
More than 1.5 years after Vijay Mallya fled India, a 13-bank consortium won a case in the UK, letting them seize his assets.
11 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan's first Sikh police officer forcibly evicted from his house
Pakistan's first Sikh police officer Gulab Singh Shaheen, in a video, has claimed that he was forcibly evicted from his home in Lahore's Dera Chahal village along with his children and wife, following a property dispute with the government.
11 Jul 2018
IndiaIndia overtakes France to become 6th largest economy
In a significant feat, India has pushed France aside to claim the position of the 6th biggest economy in the world, World Bank data for 2017 reveals.
11 Jul 2018
United States of AmericaTrade war: US announces 10% duty on additional $200bn Chinese-goods
The US today announced beginning the process of imposing tariffs of 10% on an additional $200 billion of Chinese imports, intensifying the trade war between world's two largest economies.
11 Jul 2018
United States of AmericaTit-for-tat tariffs will destroy Sino-US trade, impact global economy: China
China today said tit-for-tat tariffs will "destroy" trade between the world's top two economies, after Washington fired the next shot in a ballooning trade war, readying fresh levies on $200 billion in Chinese goods.
11 Jul 2018
Global WarmingIncreasing evidence points towards sixth wave of extinction
When the last male northern white rhino, Sudan, was put down earlier this year by its caretakers, the uncomfortable topic of extinction made its way into mainstream news for a brief period of time before being swept under the rug again.
10 Jul 2018
NBA130+ fractures later, this multi-talented 14-year-old journeys on
The first time Sparsh Shah made it to news was in 2016, when he had recreated his idol Eminem's unforgettable rap 'Not Afraid.'
10 Jul 2018
Thailand17 days later, all Thai boys out of the cave
Bringing cheer to everyone watching, rescuers fighting to get out 12 minor boys and their football coach trapped in a Thailand cave have successfully extracted all of them on the third day.
10 Jul 2018
ThailandThai-cave: 25-year-old coach, who helped boys survive, is a hero
Ekkapol Chantawong is just 25 and the only adult to be stuck with 12 schoolboys trapped inside a dreadful Thailand cave. The rescue operations are now in their final stages.
10 Jul 2018
AfghanistanAfghanistan: At least 10 killed as suicide-bomber detonates in Jalalabad
A suicide attacker blew himself up near a security forces vehicle today in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city, killing at least 10 people, mostly civilians, officials said, in the latest deadly violence to rock the country.
10 Jul 2018
ThailandThai cave: Rescued boys in good mental state, say officials
The first eight boys rescued from a Thai cave are in good mental and physical health and are asking for chocolate, officials said today, although two were on antibiotics after being tested for pneumonia.
10 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsSharif, daughter will be arrested at any Pakistan airport: Minister
Ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz will be arrested on their arrival at any Pakistani airport as they have been convicted in a corruption case, a senior minister said.
10 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaUS: Trump picks Kavanaugh to succeed Kennedy as SC judge
US President Donald Trump today nominated conservative Brett Kavanaugh as the Supreme Court Judge to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement recently.
10 Jul 2018
ThailandThai cave: Elon Musk visits Thailand with prototype mini-sub
After promising help from SpaceX/Boring Company engineers for rescuing members of the youth soccer team trapped in Thailand's Tham Luang cave, it seems Elon Musk has kept his word.
09 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsChina launches two remote sensing satellites for Pakistan
China today successfully launched two remote sensing satellites for Pakistan, marking the first international commercial launch for the Long March-2C rocket in about 19 years.
09 Jul 2018
EnglandAmesbury poisoning: British woman exposed to Novichok nerve agent dies
A 44-year-old woman, Dawn Sturgess, who was exposed to nerve-agent, Novichok, in southwest England has died, police said.
09 Jul 2018
TurkeyTurkey: Train derails due to bad-weather, killing 10, injuring dozens
Ten people were killed and 73 injured today when a train packed with weekend passengers derailed in northwest Turkey, the Turkish Health Ministry said.
09 Jul 2018
Theresa MayBritain's Brexit Minister steps down; major blow to PM May
Britain's Brexit Minister David Davis and one of his deputies have resigned in a major blow to British PM Theresa May as she tries to unite her party to retain strong economic ties with the European Union.
08 Jul 2018
ThailandThai cave: Four boys rescued so far, rescue operations ongoing
Finally, four members of the youth football team, who have been trapped inside a flooded cave in Thailand for two weeks, have been rescued.
08 Jul 2018
India5 Rohingyas detained at Bangladesh-border while trying to enter India
Five Rohingya youths have been detained at a Bangladesh border checkpoint after allegedly trying to enter India with fake passports.
08 Jul 2018
JapanHeavy rains hammer southern Japan; death toll climbs to 76
Heavy rainfall hammered southern Japan for the third day, prompting new disaster warnings on Kyushu and Shikoku islands today, as the government put the death toll at 48 with 28 others presumed dead.
08 Jul 2018
LondonFIFA: After England defeat Sweden, delirious fans devastate IKEA's London-store
An IKEA store in Stratford, London, faced the brunt of jubilant English fans on Saturday after England defeated Sweden in the FIFA World Cup to advance towards semifinals for the first time in nearly three decades.
08 Jul 2018
TurkeyTurkish authorities sack 18,632 state employees in new decree
Turkish authorities ordered the dismissal of more than 18,632 state employees including 8,998 police officers, soldiers, and academics, in a decree published today over suspected links to terror organizations and groups that "act against national security".
08 Jul 2018
Sushma SwarajIndian student shooting: Police release suspect's photo, announce $10,000 reward
Kansas Police have released CCTV footage of the suspect who shot to death Indian student Sharath Koppu Friday evening.
08 Jul 2018
New ZealandPrince Harry, Markle make Commonwealth debut; meet Indian research scholars
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have made their debut as Commonwealth Youth Ambassadors and interacted with some Indian research scholars after assuming their new role.
08 Jul 2018
North KoreaSanctions on North Korea will remain until 'final' denuclearization: Pompeo
Sanctions on North Korea will remain in place until Pyongyang achieves "final" denuclearization, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
08 Jul 2018
ThailandMission to rescue football-team trapped inside flooded Thai cave underway
Rescue efforts have begun for 12 boys and their football coach who've been trapped in a cave in northern Thailand for over two weeks, the head of the mission said.
08 Jul 2018
IranIran accuses Donald Trump of destabilizing the oil market
Iran today accused US President Donald Trump of destabilizing the oil market with his flurry of tweets taking aim at the OPEC cartel.
UK's new visa opens opportunities for Indian scientists, researchers
The UK has launched new visas that will be open to overseas scientists and researchers, to encourage the growth of UK's research sector.
07 Jul 2018
JapanBattering floods in southwest Japan kill 15; over 50 missing
Torrents of rainfall and flooding battered southwestern Japan today, leaving at least 15 people dead and more than 50 missing.
07 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaIndian-American Amul Thapar not in Trump's top-3 for SC-judge nominee
Indian-American judge Amul Thapar has not made it to the shortlist of three candidates from among which US President Donald Trump is likely to nominate his pick for the US Supreme Court justice.
07 Jul 2018
ThailandThai cave: Football coach apologizes to trapped boys' parents
The 25-year-old coach of a youth football team trapped for two weeks in a Thai cave has offered his "apologies to the parents" of the boys in a note released by the Thai Navy today.
07 Jul 2018
CanadaCanada PM Justin Trudeau accused of groping a journalist
On Friday, former journalist Rose Knight broke her silence to stand by her earlier anonymous statement that she had been groped by Canadian PM and avowed feminist Justin Trudeau in 2000, back when he wasn't into politics.
06 Jul 2018
SharjahIndian family "living like prisoners" in UAE seeks residency
An Indian family of seven, claiming to be "living like prisoners" in Sharjah, is seeking help from the UAE government to legalize their residency status fearing arrest and deportation, Khaleej Times reported.
06 Jul 2018
Russia NewsFIFA chief invites Thai cave boys to World Cup final
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has invited the Thai boys' football team trapped in a cave to the World Cup final, as messages of support poured in from top players.
06 Jul 2018
LondonGiant 'Trump Baby' balloon to be flown during Trump-May meet
In a comic turn to anti-Trump sentiments, a plan to fly a giant inflatable balloon depicting Donald Trump as a diaper-clad baby has been given the green light in London.
06 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Nawaz Sharif jailed for 10 years in corruption case
An Islamabad court today sentenced former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to 10 years in prison in the Avenfield corruption reference, and fined £8mn.
06 Jul 2018
IndiaMalaysia refuses to deport India's wanted Zakir Naik
A day after India confirmed it has sought extradition of controversial preacher Zakir Naik, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad said he won't be deported "as long as he is not creating any problem."
06 Jul 2018
MexicoMexico: 24 killed, 49 injured in fireworks explosions
Twenty-four people were killed and at least 49 injured today when a series of explosions ripped through fireworks workshops in a town just north of Mexico City.
06 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpTrump announces resignation of scandal-tainted environment body chief Scott Pruitt
US President Donald Trump today announced the departure of his environment-chief, Scott Pruitt, who faced ethics scandals over his spending and conduct in office.
