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07 Feb 2019
Donald TrumpDonald Trump nominates David Malpass for World Bank President
US President Donald Trump has nominated David Malpass, a vocal critic of the World Bank, to head the international financial institution, sparking concerns that he may seek to reduce the role of the global lender.
06 Feb 2019
IndonesiaIndonesia: British woman jailed for slapping immigration official
On Wednesday, an Indonesian court sentenced a British woman to six months in prison for slapping an immigration officer in the face after an argument over a fine for overstaying.
06 Feb 2019
Pakistan NewsUS hunter pays whopping $110,000 to kill Pakistan national animal
A hunter from the US paid a whopping $110,000 to the Pakistan government to obtain a permit to hunt and kill a flare-horned Markhor, a rare wildlife species in Pakistan.
06 Feb 2019
Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)Pakistan SC directs Army, ISI to stay away from politics
Pakistan's Supreme Court today prohibited members of the armed forces from engaging in political-activities and directed state agencies like the ISI to operate within the law as it ordered the government to act against those propagating "hatred, extremism and Terrorism".
06 Feb 2019
AfghanistanUS: We're holding 'constructive talks' with Taliban, Trump informs Congress
Informing Congress that his administration is holding "constructive talks" with the Taliban, US President Donald Trump said today that after two decades of war in Afghanistan, the hour has come to at least try for peace.
06 Feb 2019
South KoreaPakistan: Ex-PM Yousuf Raza Gilani blacklisted, barred from leaving country
Former Pakistan PM Yousuf Raza Gilani was stopped from leaving the country by security officials at the Lahore airport late night yesterday.
06 Feb 2019
HawaiiUS: Hawaii may increase legal smoking age to 100
Smokers in Hawaii, US might have to wait for a long time to take a puff, as a new bill has been introduced to raise the legal smoking age to 100 in the state.
06 Feb 2019
Donald TrumpUS: Trump seeks to expand his power to impose tariffs
US President Donald Trump today vowed to right "calamitous" trade policies and sought to expand his power to impose tariffs, which he said would empower him to respond faster during trade wars.
06 Feb 2019
North KoreaState of the Union address: Highlights from Trump's speech
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump delivered his annual State of the Union address, which was marked by both a combative and a conciliatory attitude.
06 Feb 2019
Pope FrancisIn a first, Pope Francis acknowledges bishops sexually abused nuns
Amid widespread allegations that the Vatican emboldened sexual predators by turning a blind eye to survivor stories, Pope Francis on Tuesday acknowledged that nuns were sexually abused by priests and bishops and that he was committed to solving this problem.
05 Feb 2019
IndiaIndians arrested in 'pay-and-stay' scheme plead not guilty in US-court
The eight Indians, who were recently arrested for recruiting several hundred students mostly from India to stay illegally in the US by enrolling in a fake university, have pleaded "not guilty" before a federal court in Michigan.
05 Feb 2019
CanadaRs. 1,363cr locked after Cryptocurrency boss dies with clients' passwords
Customers of Canada's leading cryptocurrency exchange company, QuadrigaCX, are in a huge mess after the company said it cannot repay $190 million (Rs. 1,363 crore) to their clients because its founder died with the passwords.
05 Feb 2019
FacebookRussian couple performs dangerous stunts with their baby, arrested
A Russian couple was detained in Malaysia on Monday after a video surfaced on social media showing them perform dangerous stunts with their infant.
05 Feb 2019
Ministry Of External AffairsIndian 'students', who enrolled in fake US university, return home
Days after the United States Homeland Security busted a 'pay-to-stay' scam and detained nearly 129 Indian students, several others who also enrolled in the fake university are returning home, reports HT.
04 Feb 2019
Vijay Mallya#VijayMallyaExtradition: UK Home Secretary approves Mallya's extradition to India
The extradition of embattled businessman and fugitive, Vijay Mallya, to India has been formally cleared by the United Kingdom Home Secretary.
04 Feb 2019
NepalNepal: Woman banished in 'menstruation' hut dies of suffocation
In a tragic incident, a woman in Nepal is suspected to have died due to smoke inhalation while she was banished to a hut during her period.
04 Feb 2019
Donald TrumpI know Nepal, Bhutan are parts of India: Donald Trump
US President, Donald Trump, never fails to entertain people with his amusing antics, albeit unknowingly.
04 Feb 2019
AustraliaAustralia deploys military as floods bring crocodiles to the streets
Devastating, "once-in-a-century" floods in northeast Australia has forced thousands out of their homes, and has brought snakes and crocodiles on to the streets.
04 Feb 2019
Donald TrumpMilitary intervention 'an option' in Venezuela, says Trump
US President Donald Trump yesterday said military intervention in Venezuela was "an option", as Western countries are building pressure on socialist leader Nicolas Maduro to step down and hand over power to opposition leader and self-proclaimed interim President Juan Guaido.
03 Feb 2019
ChinaShocking! Teenager inserts 39 magnet-balls inside penis 'out of curiosity'
Curiosity is known to be a trait of intelligent people, but it can also serve as a double-edged sword if your intentions are imbecile.
03 Feb 2019
ThailandBangkok residents coughing blood due to smog. Is Delhi next?
In what will come as a warning to Delhiites, air pollution in Thailand is reportedly in its worst state as it is causing people to cough up blood.
03 Feb 2019
Russia NewsVampire-Killer: Man kills classmate, drinks blood, then fakes being doctor
In what will remind you of a spine-chilling gore movie, a man in Russia was recently charged with forging documents to work as a doctor after he had killed a classmate and drank his blood over 20 years ago.
03 Feb 2019
VaccineChina disciplines 80 officials linked to major 2018 vaccine scandal
China's corruption watchdog yesterday said it had disciplined more than 80 officials linked to a vaccine scandal last year that inflamed public fears over the safety of domestically produced drugs.
02 Feb 2019
AustraliaRefugee writes book using WhatsApp, wins Australia's top literature prize
The winner of Australia's top literature prize is a refugee who is not allowed in Australia. Paradoxical much?
02 Feb 2019
Pakistan NewsPowerful 5.6-magnitude quake jolts Afghan-Pakistan border; tremors in Delhi-NCR too
A powerful 5.6-magnitude earthquake on Saturday evening jolted the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region. Strong tremors were also reportedly felt across several parts of North India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir.
02 Feb 2019
XWatch: Boiling water freezes in air in Midwest US
If you are irritated with Delhi winters, then take a look at the US where people are throwing boiling water in the air to see it freeze. And you'd stop complaining.
02 Feb 2019
XViral 'Fiji Water Girl' sues company that made her 'famous'
During the 76th Golden Globes Awards this year, we reported how a young model managed to make an appearance in every picture taken at the red carpet holding a tray with Fiji water bottles.
02 Feb 2019
CanadaWoman orders cat dish, Amazon sends her illegal gun mistakenly
Amazon made an embarrassing (and scary!) gaffe recently, as it mistakenly sent a woman an illegal stun gun and pepper spray instead of the cat dish she ordered.
02 Feb 2019
Boko HaramBoko Haram killed 'at least 60' in NE Nigeria: Amnesty
Boko Haram, an armed group, killed at least 60 civilians in an attack on the remote town of Rann in northeast Nigeria earlier this week, Amnesty International said yesterday.
02 Feb 2019
New Jersey129 Indian 'students' arrested in US 'pay-to-stay' visa scam
The US authorities have arrested 129 Indian 'students' for enrolling themselves in a fake university to extend their stay in the country.
02 Feb 2019
Russia NewsUS leaving missile-treaty to 'get out of its obligations': Russia
Moscow denounced Washington's decision to leave a landmark Cold War nuclear missile treaty yesterday, saying it was part of a plan to "get out of its international legal obligations".
01 Feb 2019
SyriaUS court orders Syria to pay $302mn for journalist's murder
On Wednesday night, a court in Washington slapped the Syrian government with $302mn in damages for the death of journalist Marie Colvin.
01 Feb 2019
IndiaTo settle in Australia, brother-sister from Punjab marry each other
Indians and their obsession with settling abroad thinking they will lead a luxurious lifestyle there, have led many into using illegal immigration methods.
01 Feb 2019
United States of AmericaChina vows increased US imports, IP protection at trade talks
China agreed to increase imports of US goods and boost cooperation on protecting intellectual property (IP) during trade talks in Washington.
01 Feb 2019
North KoreaUS-N Korea summit details to be announced next week: Trump
US President Donald Trump yesterday said the details of his upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will be announced next week, and that a date and place had been settled.
01 Feb 2019
United States of AmericaStripper-turned-manager gave lap-dance to doctor to prescribe addictive painkiller
John Kapoor, CEO of US-based Insys Therapeutics, as we reported, has been accused of using illegal marketing tactics in order to make doctors prescribe a highly addictive opioid painkiller.
31 Jan 2019
YouTubeIndonesia: Durian, 'smelliest' fruit globally, getting sold at Rs. 71,000
In a bizarre news, a rare foul-smelling durian fruit variety was sold for nearly 14mn rupiah (Rs. 71, 546) in Indonesia.
31 Jan 2019
United States of AmericaUS: Indian arrested for stealing Rs. 5.68cr from 400 people
An Indian has been arrested in the US for stealing at least $800,000 (Rs. 5.68 crores) from over 400 victims, mostly of Indian descent, through a provisional "credit" scheme.
31 Jan 2019
MMAThis 9-year-old is world's youngest cage fighter
Child prodigies never fail to surprise us.
31 Jan 2019
KentuckyUS: Hindu temple vandalized in Kentucky, deity sprayed black paint
In a hate crime, a Hindu temple has been vandalized in the US state of Kentucky by miscreants who sprayed black paint on the deity and left a knife stabbed into a chair in the main hall.