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16 Jul 2018
IndiaAs expenses in Saudi shoot up, Indians pack their bags
Live of Indians in Saudi Arabia have altered drastically in the last year: there's a new 'family tax,' family visas are no longer free, charges of temporary visas have more than doubled, and fuel, water and power costs have shot through the roof.
16 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpIllegal Indian-immigrants being treated like criminals in US-jail: Advocacy groups
Fifty-two illegal Indian immigrants, mostly Sikhs, seeking asylum in the US are being treated like criminals with their turbans taken away in a federal prison in Oregon after getting caught up in Trump administration's controversial "zero-tolerance" policy, said legal advocacy groups.
16 Jul 2018
FIFA World CupWorld has a new favorite President. Of course, not Trump
While Donald Trump continues to be welcomed with protests around the world (looking at you London) and give statements that raise questions about his sanity, the Croatian President has taken it upon herself to set the record straight about the conduct of people in power.
16 Jul 2018
Russia NewsRussian security thwarted 25mn cyber-attacks during FIFA World Cup: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russian and other security services thwarted nearly 25 million cyber-attacks linked to the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
16 Jul 2018
IndiaUS: Astoria revives its more than 100-year-old Indian connection
The historic port city of Astoria in the North Western American State of Oregon is trying to revive its more than a century old Indian connection which was forgotten till a few years ago.
16 Jul 2018
Russia NewsTrump put to test over his 'friendship' moves with Russia
After months of anticipation, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet today in Finland's capital Helsinki to put to the test the US President's ambition to forge a personal bond with the Kremlin chief.
16 Jul 2018
MurderUS cops shoot dead Indian student Sharath Koppu's suspected killer
Kansas Police have shot dead the suspected killer of Indian student Sharath Koppu in the US, 10 days after the crime.
16 Jul 2018
SpaceXThai cave: Insecure Elon Musk calls British diver a "pedo"
In what can only be called an infantile and bitter reaction to criticism, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has lashed out at veteran British cave diver Vern Unsworth after the latter called Musk's efforts to aid the Thai cave rescue a "PR stunt".
16 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan: 18 killed as speeding-trailer rams into bus in Hyderabad
At least 18 people, including three of a family, returning from a wedding function were killed in a road accident in Pakistan's southern province of Sindh early today, police and rescue officials said.
16 Jul 2018
United States of AmericaChina's economic growth down to 6.7% in second quarter
China's economic growth slowed slightly in the second-quarter as the world's number two economy faced a snowballing trade fight with the US.
15 Jul 2018
H-1B VisaRejected H-1B visas, wealthy Indians have found a 'golden' ticket
With increasing restrictions on H-1B visas, Indians' dreams of working in the US and eventually getting permanent residency have taken a blow.
15 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpTrump asked me to sue EU over Brexit: Theresa May
British Prime Minister Theresa May today revealed that US President Donald Trump suggested her to "sue" the European Union instead of negotiating with the economic bloc on Brexit.
15 Jul 2018
ThailandThai cave rescuer: Elon Musk's submarine was a 'PR stunt'
Confirming what many suspected, British national and veteran cave diver Vern Unsworth, who is credited with kick-starting the rescue of the youth soccer team trapped in Thailand's Tham Luang cave, has called Elon Musk's attempts to aid the rescue a publicity stunt.
15 Jul 2018
IndiaWon't allow our soil to be used for terrorist-activities: Bangladesh
Bangladesh today has reassured India that it will not allow its soil to be used for any terrorist activities against the neighboring country as visiting Home Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Asaduzzaman Khan on security-related issues.
15 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpUS President Trump says he'll run for re-election in 2020
In an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan on Friday, US President Donald Trump said that he "fully intends" to run for re-election in 2020 because "everybody wants" him to.
15 Jul 2018
IndiaAward-winning Indian-origin physiotherapist wants to start 'unique' rehab in India
An Indian-origin healthcare professional in the UK, who was recently awarded for her work to improve the quality of patient care in the state-funded National Health Service (NHS), said her dream is to start a rehabilitation and re-employment center in India.
15 Jul 2018
FacebookBefore Pakistan elections, Facebook removes accounts of Hafiz Saeed's political-party
Facebook, on the backfoot after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, claims to be actively taking steps to ensure fair elections in Pakistan.
15 Jul 2018
IndiaElon Musk might visit India in early 2019
If his tweets are to be believed, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is slated to visit India soon.
15 Jul 2018
ThailandDespite invitation, Thai cave-boys can't watch FIFA World Cup final
An official of Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital, where the twelve Thailand boys and their soccer coach are recuperating, said the team won't be able to watch the World Cup Final today.
15 Jul 2018
BalochistanPakistan: Death-toll in Balochistan blast reaches 130; 20 in critical-condition
The death toll in Balochistan suicide blast targeting an election rally of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) leader Siraj Raisani in Mastung area rose to 130 yesterday as two persons succumbed to their injuries, The Express Tribune reported.
15 Jul 2018
EnglandUK: 8-year-old Yoga Champ named 'British Indian of the Year'
An eight-year-old Indian-origin schoolboy, Ishwar Sharma - "Under-11 UK National Yoga Champion" - has been named the "British Indian of the Year" for his achievements in the field.
15 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsNo bed, dirty toilets for Nawaz Sharif in jail: Lawyers
Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam, who were arrested in the Avenfield corruption case Friday night, are being lodged in sub-standard facilities, their lawyers have alleged.
14 Jul 2018
DubaiIndian restaurant in Abu Dhabi shut for violating hygiene conditions
An Indian restaurant has been closed down by authorities in the UAE for violating the mandatory hygiene conditions.
14 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsUS condemns 'cowardly' attacks on political candidates in Pakistan
The US today strongly condemned the attacks on Pakistani political candidates and their supporters, describing them as "cowardly attempts" to deprive the people of their democratic rights.
14 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpPresident Trump made some major goof-ups when meeting the Queen
Donald Trump's first visit to the United Kingdom as President of the United States has kept Internet users hooked, much like a lot of things he does.
14 Jul 2018
US ElectionsMueller's probe: 12 Russians indicted in 2016 US election hacking
The US Justice Department has indicted 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking the servers of senior Democrats, including their Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton, in the 2016 US Presidential Election.
13 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsFormer Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif, daughter arrested at Lahore airport
Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif along with his daughter Maryam were arrested tonight on their return to the country after they were convicted in a corruption case, less than two weeks before the country goes to polls.
13 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Bomb blast at election rally kills 4, injures 14
At least four people were killed and 14 others, including a senior leader of an Islamist party, injured today in a bomb blast in an election rally in Pakistan's Peshawar, the third attack on a political rally ahead of the July 25 general elections.
13 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpBrexit plan would "probably kill" free-trade deal with US: Trump
United States President Donald Trump, in an interview for The Sun's Friday edition, said British PM Theresa May's plan for Brexit would "probably kill" the prospects for a free-trade deal with the US.
13 Jul 2018
ExplosionChina: Explosion at chemical plant kills 19, injures 12
An explosion at a chemical plant in China has killed 19 and injured 12, authorities said today, the latest industrial accident in a country where lax regulations often lead to tragedy.
13 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsReports: Nawaz Sharif and his daughter to be arrested today
A week after former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption, now, both Nawaz and his daughter, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, are reportedly set to be arrested today at the Abu Dhabi airport in the UAE.
13 Jul 2018
IndiaIndia invites Donald Trump as 2019 R-Day chief guest: Report
India has invited US President Donald Trump as the chief guest at the 2019 Republic Day function, TOI has reported.
12 Jul 2018
AfghanistanAfghanistan: Taliban attacks military security-post, police-checkpoint; 19 killed, 13 injured
The Taliban fighters tried to overrun a military security post in Afghanistan's northern province of Kunduz, using artillery shells, which killed 15 soldiers and injured 13.
12 Jul 2018
ForbesTwo Indian-origin women among Forbes America's 60 richest self-made women
Indian-origin technology executives Jayshree Ullal and Neerja Sethi have made it to the Forbes' list of America's 60 richest self-made women, with 20-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner being the youngest on the power list.
12 Jul 2018
India$15-30 trillion loss if girls don't finish school: World Bank
Not educating girls or creating barriers in their school education globally costs between $15-30 trillion, the World Bank said as the UN marks "Malala Day" today.
12 Jul 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran Khan has five children, some Indians, Reham's book reveals
The autobiography of British-Pakistani journalist Reham Khan, finally released on Amazon Kindle on Thursday, and it is surely going to make the cricketer-turned-politician's life uneasy.
12 Jul 2018
ThailandThailand: Tham Luang cave rescue site to become a museum
The cave in Northern Thailand where a young Thai football team was trapped for over two weeks is set to become a museum.
12 Jul 2018
IndiaNY: Chillal's hand permanently-handicapped for not cutting nails for 66-years
India's Shridhar Chillal, 82, finally cut his nails after 66 years but his record of having the world's longest fingernails measuring over 31ft left his hand permanently handicapped.
12 Jul 2018
Thailand36 hours after Thai cave rescue: Movies, museums and cheer!
Much has happened in the 36 hours since the 13 boys trapped inside a Thai cave were safely rescued.
12 Jul 2018
JapanJapan: Incessant rains kill 199 so far; dozens missing
The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan today rose to 199, with dozens still missing.
