US seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions.
America: The United States has for the first time seized a North Korean cargo ship it accused of illicit coal shipments in violation of US […]
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Two earthquakes jolt Japan, no tsunami warning issued.
Tokyo/Japan: Two earthquakes measuring 5.6 and 6.3 on the Richter Scale hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday, the United States Geological Survey […]
North Korea fires two short-range missiles, second test in a week.
SEOUL: North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday, the South`s military said, less than a week after its leader Kim […]
James Cameron congratulates Avengers for sinking ‘Titanic’
LosAngeles: Filmmaker James Cameron has congratulated the team of “Avengers: Endgame” for sinking his “Titanic” at the box office. “Avengers: Endgame” became the second highest […]
EU rejects any ultimatums after Iran’s move on nuclear deal.
BERLIN: The European Union and the foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain on Thursday said they were still committed to the Iran nuclear deal […]
Singapore passes fake news law amid freedom-of-speech fears.
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s parliament on Wednesday passed an anti-fake news bill that has been criticised by rights groups, journalists and tech firms over fears it could […]
Indians, Chinese, other Asian countries reluctant to use public transport: Study.
Melbourne: People in India, China and other Asian countries are reluctant to use public transport, according to a study which urges urban planners to find […]
South Africa counts votes as Ramaphosa’s ANC looks to retain power.
PRETORIA: South African elections officials counted ballot papers in the early hours of Thursday, a day after a vote seen as the toughest test yet […]
Moura hat-trick flattens Ajax to put Tottenham into Champions League final.
AMSTERDAM: Lucas Moura conjured the second Champions League miracle in 24 hours with a last-gasp winner to complete his hat-trick and a 3-2 win to […]
After UNSC ban on JeM, Pakistan’s ISI sets up new terror group Jaish-e-Mutqi.
NewDelhi: Days after the United Nations Security Council designated Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, intelligence agencies in a report said that Pakistan […]
Asia Bibi, Pakistani Christian woman acquitted in blasphemy case, reunites with family in Canada.
Islamabad: Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who was freed from death row by the Pakistan Supreme Court in a blasphemy case last year, has […]
US: 1 dead, 7 students injured in Denver school shooting, 2 suspects in custody.
Denver/USA: One student died and seven more critically injured in a shooting at a school in suburban Denver in US state of Colorado on Tuesday. […]
B-52 bombers to be part of US forces sent to Middle East over Iran concerns.
WASHINGTON: The US military said on Tuesday that B-52 bombers will be part of additional forces being sent to the Middle East to counter what […]
Liverpool stun Barcelona to reach Champions League final with 4-0 comeback win.
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool produced one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history to beat Barcelona 4-0 on Tuesday, overturning a three-goal first-leg deficit and advancing […]
Pakistan: 8 dead, 25 injured near Data Darbar in Lahore.
LAHORE/PAKISTAN: Eight persons died and 25 others injured in a powerful explosion outside Lahore’s Data Darbar on Wednesday, with several in critical condition. The nature […]
34 Indian fishermen arrested for straying into Pakistan waters.
Karachi: The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency has arrested 34 Indian fishermen for allegedly straying into the country’s territorial waters, officials said. A maritime security spokesman […]
Indonesia says breaks up plot to attack police over election period.
JAKARTA: Indonesian anti-terrorism police have shot dead one Islamist militant and detained six suspected of planning attacks on officers with firearms or suicide bombings under […]
Sri Lanka warns further Islamist militant attacks cannot be ruled out.
COLOMBO: Investigators have dismantled a major part of the network linked to Sri Lanka`s Easter Sunday bombings, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday, but […]
Petra Kvitova battles into third round of Madrid Open.
France: Reigning champion Petra Kvitova produced a rich vein of form as she brushed aside Kristina Mladenovic of France in straight sets to storm into […]
Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar freed after more than 500 days.
YANGON: Convicted of breaking Myanmar`s Official Secrets Act, Reuters journalists Wa Lone, 33, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 29, had spent more than 500 days in […]
Deepika Padukone looks straight out of a fairytale at Met Gala 2019.
NewYork: Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone made her third appearance at the coveted Met Gala, which took place in Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, New […]
Met Gala 2019: Everything you need to know about the ‘Camp’ fashion theme.
NewYork: A star-studded night and everything vogue, which is what Met Gala, is all about. However, this year`s theme, `Camp: Notes on Fashion`, has arisen […]