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China backs Pakistan's plans for Indus Basin dams, India opposes
Bringing in another-dimension to multiple confrontations in the sub-continent, Pakistan is looking to construct a mega-dam on the Indus in Gilgit-Baltistan region by 2018.
US attorney general denies having secret meetings with Russian officials
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions denounced suggestions that he colluded with the Russia as "an appalling and detestable lie."
ISIS leader Baghdadi's journey from being a 'caliph' to fugitive
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is on the brink of losing Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria, the two strongholds of his 'caliphate.'
Now get back at trolls - with cake!
Many times, it gets difficult to deal with nasty and vile trolls on the internet. So how do you get back at them?
New COVFEFE Act seeks to preserve Trump's tweets as presidential-records
Last month, President Donald Trump tweeted a misspelled word that just might make its way to America's law books… That's if one witty Democratic lawmaker has his way.
Germany: Shooting at Munich subway station, several injured
Several people, including a policewoman, were injured in a shooting at a Munich subway station in Germany during a police check. One person has been arrested.
Ex-prosecutor Preet Bharara fired for not taking Trump's call
Preet Bharara, the Indian-origin former New York district attorney, said he was fired by President Donald Trump after he refused to take a third phone call from him.
Betting odds: 63% chance of Trump's impeachment/resignation
Former FBI director James Comey's explosive testimony to the US Congress last week has seen a surge in people betting money on President Donald Trump failing to complete his four-year term, either due to impeachment or his resignation.
Theresa May announces new cabinet, Damien Green chosen as deputy
Battling against all odds to keep her minority government together, British PM Theresa May has announced her new cabinet with major positions assigned to close aides, including Damien Green who was appointed as 'deputy'.
India to release 11 Pakistani prisoners in 'goodwill gesture'
Amid the ongoing Kulbhushan Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice, India will release 11 Pakistani civil prisoners as a "goodwill gesture" on June 12.
French president Macron's party set for decisive parliamentary majority
French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist La Republique en Marche (Republic on the Move) party and its ally MoDem are projected to win 445 out of 557 seats in the National Assembly.
Zika virus in US: 5% women had babies with defects
Five percent of pregnant women with Zika virus infection in the United States had fetus or babies with related birth defects, including microcephaly, according to a US government health report.
Are US-Iran tensions affecting India's plans for Chabahar development?
Amidst rising US-Iran tensions, Western manufacturers have refused to supply equipment to Indian companies for developing the Chabahar port in Iran.
Chinese ships arrive in Pakistan on "goodwill" visit
Three Chinese warships arrived in Karachi on June 10 for a "goodwill and training" visit, reported Pakistani and Chinese media.
UK- Hijab ripped off, woman knocked to the ground
In an alleged hate crime, a UK man ripped off a woman's hijab and knocked her to the ground.
Thailand: 35 years prison sentence for 10 anti-monarchy pictures
A man in Thailand has been sentenced by its government to 35 years in prison. His crime was uploading 10 pictures, videos and comments which authorities felt was critical of Thailand's monarchy on social media.
The Putin interviews: Oliver stone explores Putin's thinking
Keeping superpowers on their toes for many years, Russian President Vladimir Putin has built himself up to be a symbol of power.
IS warns Saudi Arabia of violence, says 'turn will come'
The IS threatened Saudi Arabia of attacks in the near future.
Sustainability initiatives: France extends 3.5 million Euros to Indian cities
In a bid to curb emissions and support sustainable initiatives in India, EU and France extended 3.5 million euros to India under the 'Mobilize Your City' (MYC) initiative.
How a failed payment saved countless lives in London attack
British police said the London Bridge knife attack's intensity could've been far worse if not for a failed payment.
UK election- Record 12 Indian-origin MPs in House of Commons
A record 12 Indian-origin individuals were elected as MPs in the UK House of Commons.
May to form government with DUP, retains top ministers
Following British PM Theresa May's decision to form the government with the Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), official sources from her office has indicated that she would retain top ministers including Amber Rudd, Interior minister and Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary.
China's "Gaokao" exams are a different kind of scary altogether
Millions of Chinese students are giving their "Gaokao" this week, which is China's annual university exams and authorities are bringing in an arsenal of surveillance equipment, like metal detectors, facial and fingerprint scanners, mobile-signal blockers, wireless detectors, drones and more, to nab cheaters.
Hung parliament in the UK, what can happen next?
The UK is set for a hung parliament after the incumbent Theresa May-led Conservative party failed to gain absolute majority.
Modi, Xi Jinping to hold talks at SCO summit
Official sources have confirmed that PM Modi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the ongoing Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Chinese black market - Apple users' personal data on sale!
Tech giant Apple's data protection is known to be the world's best.
Middle East diplomacy- Indians in Qatar urged to 'stay alert'
The Indian embassy in Doha has urged the 630,000 nationals living there to "stay alert", even as four Arab countries severed all relations with Qatar.
Ex-FBI director testifies about Trump pressure, Russia investigation
Former FBI director James Comey testified before a Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, revealing the circumstances leading to his controversial dismissal by US President Donald Trump.
Theresa May loses overall majority in the British Parliament
As results came in on UK elections, the Conservative Party led by incumbent PM Theresa May failed to secure an overall majority, resulting in a hung Parliament.
MIT receives $140 million from an anonymous donor
Every day we come across headlines that make us rethink if the word "humanity" holds any meaning.
Malaysia amends anti-LGBT sex education competition following criticism
Malaysia's Health Ministry amended a sex education video competition, removing guidelines for a section on preventing homosexuality and transgenderism.
Telangana youth critical, after being shot in California
An Indian youth from Telangana was shot at in California by unknown people four days ago, allegedly after an altercation with robbers.
Iran blames Saudis for Tehran attacks that killed 12
At least 12 people were killed and 43 wounded in simultaneous attacks on Iran's Parliament building and the mausoleum of the republic's founder Ayatollah Khomeini on June 7.
Indian-American Raja Chari among 12 astronauts chosen for NASA training
Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari is among 12 chosen from 18,300 applicants for training by NASA for specialized missions.
Tight than expected race as Britain goes to the polls
Polls have opened in Britain, nearly two months after PM Theresa May called a snap general election.
Ex-FBI chief claims Trump pressurized him to drop Russia probe
Former FBI Director James Comey said US President Donald Trump had asked him to stop investigating former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Trump is against freedom of speech, says USA rights institute
What does a tyrant and Trump have in common? Well, they have been both accused of curbing the voice of their people.
UK elections 2017: Who are the Indian candidates?
One of the oldest and largest immigrant communities in the United Kingdom, Indians have been quietly but steadily working their way up into the country's top political rung.
China making preliminary preparations for manned lunar mission
According to a senior Chinese space official, the Asian superpower is making "preliminary" preparations for sending a man to the moon.
Iran ditches India to sign deal with Russian oil giant
Throwing cold water on India's decade-long expectations, Iran signed the deal for developing the Farzad-B oil fields with Russian energy giant, Gazprom.