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20 Sep 2019

Facebook

Area 51 raid to be live-streamed. Will visitors spot aliens?

Months after the Area 51 raid commenced as a Facebook event, the madness shows no signs of stopping.

20 Sep 2019

Narendra Modi

Howdy Modi? Rains wreak havoc in Houston before PM's mega-event

The stage is all set in Houston, United States, to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an unprecedented event.

Raging love! Woman burns ex-boyfriend's letters, sets apartment on fire

A nasty break-up ended up costing a 19-year-old woman thousands of dollars, albeit the damage was self-inflicted.

20 Sep 2019

Washington DC

Washington: One dead, five injured in shooting near White House

In a terrible incident, one person died and five others were injured in a shooting near White House in Washington DC, United States, on Thursday night. The gunfire was reported around 10 pm.

19 Sep 2019

London

30,000 ask Oxford dictionary to change its definition of 'woman'

Language was constructed around age-old sexist notions and traditions which have trickled down to the present day lexicon. And if you happen to disagree, here's some damning evidence.

18 Sep 2019

India

Won't allow PM Modi to use our airspace: Pakistan

Pakistan will not allow PM Narendra Modi to use its airspace while traveling to the United States, the bordering country's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Wednesday.

18 Sep 2019

Climate Change

Want to experience North Pole from hotel? Shell out $100,000

If you have ever wanted to visit the North Pole, albeit with a cozier experience than say, a survival expedition, now's your time.

18 Sep 2019

Narendra Modi

Kashmir may not be 'major topic' during Xi-Modi meeting: China

Recently, China dragged the Kashmir issue to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), lending its support to Pakistan.

17 Sep 2019

Ecuador

Data of most Ecuadorean citizens leaked, including 6.7 million children

In a shocking development, a major security breach has been reported which has leaked personal data of almost the entire population of Ecuador online.

17 Sep 2019

India

Will meet Narendra Modi and Imran Khan soon: Donald Trump

On Monday, United States President Donald Trump said that he will soon meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan.

16 Sep 2019

London

Chicken burger kills teen on birthday, family demands stricter laws

In 2017, Owen Carey went to Byron's- a burger joint in London to celebrate his 18th birthday. Little did he know that it would be his last meal!

16 Sep 2019

Narendra Modi

Howdy Modi: Trump to attend PM's mega event in Houston

United States President Donald Trump will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, on September 22, the White House confirmed on Sunday.

15 Sep 2019

Iran

Saudi Arabia's oil production hit after Houthi drone-strikes

Global oil supplies are likely to take a major hit following drone attacks on two oil facilities of the state-owned company Aramco in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

15 Sep 2019

India

President Trump may join PM Modi at 'Howdy Modi' event

US President Donald Trump is likely to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, Texas during his mega rally, ahead of the UNGA meet, on September 22. However, a final confirmation is still pending.

15 Sep 2019

India

Pakistani singer threatens PM Modi with snakes, faces jail

Pakistani pop singer, Rabi Pirzada has landed herself in legal trouble, days after posting a video on social media, wherein she can be seen posing with wild animals, including several snakes and an alligator.

15 Sep 2019

Dubai

Indian electrician jailed for molesting 5-year-old boy in Dubai

A 33-year-old Indian man has been sentenced to six months in prison for molesting a five-year-old boy in a sharing villa in Dubai.

14 Sep 2019

Pakistan News

Osama bin Laden's son killed in US counter-terrorism operation: Trump

On Saturday, United States President Donald Trump said that Hamza bin Laden, the son of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, was killed in a US counter-terrorism operation. Reportedly, Hamza was expected to succeed his father as the leader of the al-Qaeda.

14 Sep 2019

Google Maps

22-year-old mystery of missing man solved, thanks to Google Earth

Florida resident William Earl Moldt disappeared off the face of the Earth 22 years ago, after a night of drinking in November 1997.

14 Sep 2019

Iran

Drones hit Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, major fire follows

Saudi Arabia, the largest exporter of oil, woke up to an unprecedented attack on Saturday.

14 Sep 2019

India

At PoK-rally, Imran Khan says Kashmir events will 'provoke' Muslims

On Friday, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan slammed India, again, for revoking Article 370, withdrawing the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, and putting the border state under unprecedented security cover.

14 Sep 2019

India

Pakistani minister admits country spent millions on terror outfits

It's a well-known fact that Pakistan breeds terrorism, but the country was left humiliated when its interior minister admitted to the same in an interview.

13 Sep 2019

Florida

3-year-old was being bullied, so 'Batman' walked her to school

Batman may not be real, but for a three-year-old girl in Florida, United States, he saved the day nonetheless.

13 Sep 2019

Paris

Frenchman dies during sex on work trip, company held "responsible"

A French company is being held accountable for the death of an employee, who suffered a heart attack while having sex on a business trip.

13 Sep 2019

India

Imran Khan to hold mega rally in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir today

Amid brewing tensions between India and Pakistan, the latter nation's Prime Minister Imran Khan is all set to hold a "big jalsa" or public gathering to "express solidarity" towards residents of Kashmir.

12 Sep 2019

India

Pakistan won't give second consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

In a concerning turn of events, Pakistan on Thursday said it will not grant India second consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, who has been languishing in the country's custody since 2016.

11 Sep 2019

Pakistan News

Milk costs Rs. 140/L in Pakistan, more than petrol!

In cash-strapped Pakistan, some residents were forced to spend Rs. 140 for one liter of milk on Tuesday, on the occasion of Muharram.

11 Sep 2019

Afghanistan

On 9/11 anniversary, rocket explodes at US Embassy in Afghanistan

A rocket exploded at the United States Embassy in Afghanistan's Kabul on Wednesday, the anniversary of 9/11 attack.

10 Sep 2019

India

Fabricated narrative by Pakistan: India on Kashmir at UN

On Tuesday, India refuted Pakistan's claims that human rights were being violated in Jammu and Kashmir.

10 Sep 2019

John McCain

Has Sarah Palin's husband filed for divorce after 31-year-long marriage?

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's husband, Todd Palin, has reportedly filed for divorce after 31 years of marriage.

10 Sep 2019

Indian Air Force

Masood Azhar is unwell, his brother is running Jaish-e-Mohammed: Report

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is unwell and in his absence, his brother Abdul Rauf Asghar is running the show, reports TOI.

10 Sep 2019

India

Ex-MLA of Imran Khan's party seeks asylum in India

In what is nothing short of a major embarrassment for Pakistan, a former MLA of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, has sought asylum in India.

10 Sep 2019

Narendra Modi

On Kashmir, Donald Trump now offers "help", not "mediation"

In the last few weeks, US President Donald Trump has said (at least thrice) that he was ready to "mediate" to solve the Kashmir issue, a contentious matter between India and Pakistan.

09 Sep 2019

British Airways

Nearly all British Airways flights cancelled amid two-day strike

British Airways (BA) pilots went on a 48-hour strike on Monday in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.

09 Sep 2019

Pakistan News

Pakistan secretly releases Masood Azhar; deploys troops along Indo-Pak border

Despite being isolated on the global stage and failing to get support in its rant against India after New Delhi rescinded Article 370, Pakistan is continuing with its notorious actions.

08 Sep 2019

Pakistan News

Amid Indo-Pak tensions, China to invest $1bn in Pakistan

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, China is planning to invest $1 billion in development projects in the latter nation, the Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Yao Jing, reportedly said on Saturday.

08 Sep 2019

Afghanistan

Donald Trump cancels peace deal with Taliban leaders, Afghan President

On Saturday, United States President Donald Trump said that he has canceled a peace deal with Taliban leaders.

08 Sep 2019

Moon

Chandrayaan-2 mission a huge step forward for India: US

A day after India's ambitious mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2 failed to complete landing on the lunar surface, the United States has congratulated and supported India on its efforts.

06 Sep 2019

India

Chandrayaan-2 will make India a global powerhouse: Former NASA astronaut

After traveling for nearly two months in space, Chandrayaan-2, India's second-ever mission to the Moon, is ready to set foot on its destination, tonight.

06 Sep 2019

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe dies at 95

The former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe died at the age of 95 in Singapore, the country's current chief Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Friday.

04 Sep 2019

Hong Kong

After months of unrest, Hong Kong leader withdraws extradition bill

Following months of unrest, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday announced the formal withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill, according to reports.