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01 Aug 2017

Theresa May

Brexit: EU citizens may lose free movement rights by 2019

As Britain is gearing up to make an (un)graceful exit from the European Union (EU), British government has confirmed that EU citizens' right to free movement in UK, one of the sticking points in the ongoing Brexit negotiations will terminate in March 2019.

01 Aug 2017

India

US: Flyers will now face stricter checks for electronics

American travelers flying to, from and within the country are set for tougher security measures at airports.

01 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Trump's media chief sacked just 10 days after appointment

The White House under Donald Trump is increasingly looking like an episode of 'The Apprentice.'

01 Aug 2017

India

Iran: Not obligated to give India Farzad B gas field

Iran said it is under no obligation to award the contract to develop its Farzad B gas field to India.

Philip Morris pays anti-smoking volunteers, but there's a bigger game

Marketing is arguably the most important aspect of any company. You only need to attract the attention of gullible minds to take your product to the top.

China shows of military might in huge army parade

Chinese President Xi Jinping oversaw a parade marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

31 Jul 2017

Venezuela

Clashes mar Venezuela's constituent assembly vote, 10 killed

At least 10 people have died in protest-related violence in Venezuela as the country voted for a controversial constituent assembly.

31 Jul 2017

Donald Trump

Putin responds to US sanctions, expels 755 American diplomatic staff

Russian President Vladimir Putin has retaliated against fresh US sanctions by announcing that 755 staff members must quit US diplomatic missions by September 1.

30 Jul 2017

Australia

Australian police thwart terror plot to bring down plane

In a major joint-counter terrorism operation, the Australian police stopped a suspected plot to bring down a plane.

30 Jul 2017

India

How Sharif's resignation as Pakistan's PM may impact India

The aftermath of Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's ouster is being closely watched by India.

30 Jul 2017

Pakistan News

Pakistan: Are social media platforms blasphemy tools?

In Pakistan, social media networks like Facebook were once platforms where people could debate religion.

29 Jul 2017

DNA

Charlie Gard dies after battling for 11 months

Charlie Gard, the baby who had been at the center of a high-profile court battle passed away on 28th July.

29 Jul 2017

Donald Trump

Trump's chief of staff forced out in stormy White House

US President Donald Trump has forced out White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, replacing him with Homeland Security secretary John Kelly.

29 Jul 2017

Health & Wellness

FDA plans to make tobacco products less addictive and harmful

For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to restrict nicotine content in tobacco products.

29 Jul 2017

Air India

Human remains likely from 50-year-old Air India crashes found

Body parts believed to belong to passengers on either of two Air India planes that crashed 50 years ago have been found in the French Alps.

29 Jul 2017

South Korea

North Korea successfully tests ICBM, Trump calls it "reckless"

North Korea claims it has successfully tested a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), calling it a "stern warning" for the US.

29 Jul 2017

Nintendo

Gaming in Guantanamo bay, happiness within four confined walls

I learned something today - Gitmo is apparently another word for America's most controversial prison, Guantanamo Bay.

28 Jul 2017

Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan: Could Shehbaz, Nawaz Sharif's brother be the next PM?

Nawaz Sharif has stepped down as Pakistan PM for the third time after being disqualified from office in the Panama Papers case.

28 Jul 2017

Donald Trump

Boy Scouts apologize for Trump's highly-politicized speech

Michael Surbaugh, the chief scout of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), has apologized for remarks President Donald Trump made at the group's national event.

28 Jul 2017

Malaysia

Malaysian MP thinks denying husbands sex is "abuse"

Malaysian citizens are outraged. An MP, while debating amendments to a domestic violence bill in the parliament, said that denying sex to a husband can be a form of "psychological and emotional abuse".

28 Jul 2017

Donald Trump

John McCain's revolt leads to Obamacare repeal bill failure

The latest attempt by the Republican-controlled US Senate to repeal the Obamacare healthcare program has failed.

28 Jul 2017

Pakistan News

Panama Papers: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif disqualified from holding office

In the ongoing Panama Papers case, the Pakistani SC has disqualified PM Nawaz Sharif from holding office.

28 Jul 2017

Iran

US calls Iran's space rocket launch test 'provocative'

On July 27, Iran launched a rocket which it claims can deliver a satellite into space, ratcheting tensions with the US.

28 Jul 2017

Emmanuel Macron

Did Russia interfere in French elections? Facebook, US say yes!

They've done it again. We are talking about Russia, elections and spying.

28 Jul 2017

India

Trump administration urges countries to support India's NSG bid

The Trump administration has reaffirmed the US' support for India's membership bid to the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers group (NSG) in a report submitted to Congress.

27 Jul 2017

Donald Trump

Foxconn to invest $10bn in US factory, Trump takes credit

Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn has announced plans to invest $10 billion in a new factory to be situated in Wisconsin, USA.

27 Jul 2017

Security

US to introduce stricter screening measures for tablets, e-readers

Passengers traveling in US airlines will be required to take out their tablets, e-readers and other large electronic devices from carry-on luggage for inspection.

27 Jul 2017

Pakistan News

Pakistan: Girl 'revenge-raped' as punishment after her brother rapes minor

In a horrific case, a village council in Pakistan's Multan ordered the rape of a teenager after her brother allegedly raped a minor.

27 Jul 2017

India

What would the US do if India-China war breaks out?

As the possibility of India-China conflict is looming large over the subcontinent, against the backdrop of the Sikkim standoff, two American experts have stated that the US will not be a silent witness in such a scenario and might even pressurize Beijing.

27 Jul 2017

Ohio

Shocking tragedy: Amusement ride breaks apart, one killed, several critical

In a tragic accident, a ride in an amusement mark at the Ohio State Fair in US' Columbus city broke apart, killing one and injuring several.

27 Jul 2017

Donald Trump

Trump to ban transgender troops in US military

US President Donald Trump announced that transgender individuals will no longer be able to serve in the US military.

26 Jul 2017

India

Sri Lanka addresses India's concerns in revised China-Hambantota port deal

The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a revised agreement for a deal with a Chinese firm for its southern port of Hambantota.

26 Jul 2017

Emmanuel Macron

Libya peace talks: Rival factions agree to ceasefire

Libyan peace talks achieved a breakthrough after two rival leaders, UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar who controls Libya's eastern coast committed to a conditional ceasefire.

26 Jul 2017

Donald Trump

Trump: Apple to build three new 'big' plants in US

President Donald Trump said Apple's chief executive Tim Cook has promised to build three new manufacturing plants in the US.

26 Jul 2017

Japan

Why is PM Shinzo Abe so unpopular in Japan?

After being seemingly unassailable since his ascension to power in 2012, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's popularity has dipped to what political observers term 'death zone levels'.

25 Jul 2017

Italy

Pope Francis shuts Vatican's famed fountains due to drought

A prolonged drought in several parts of Italy has prompted the Vatican to shut off its famous fountains.

25 Jul 2017

California

Drunk teen live-streams accident that kills minor sister

The California police arrested an 18-year-old girl who caused a deadly crash while she had two minors in the backseat.

The UK: NCA starts rehab camp for young cyber-criminals

We have heard about rehabilitation camps for drug misuse, alcohol addiction, and even criminal behavior.

25 Jul 2017

Israel

Israel agrees to remove Jerusalem metal detectors as crisis worsens

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has voted to remove metal detectors from a holy site in Jerusalem known to Jews as Temple Mount and to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif.

25 Jul 2017

Muslims

JeM chief spews venom against Modi, tries inciting Indian Muslims

Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar has attempted to incite Indian Muslims in a column published in the outfit's journal Al-Qalam.