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29 Oct 2016

Pakistan News

Asian Development Bank declines funding for Pakistan dam

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has refused to provide funding for Pakistan's $14 billion Diamer-Bhasha dam project on Indus river located in Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK).

29 Oct 2016

South Korea

UN votes to start talks on banning nuclear weapons

A United Nations committee voted in favor of launching negotiations on a treaty to ban nuclear weapons.

29 Oct 2016

Vladimir Putin

World's largest marine protected area declared in Antarctic Ocean

Delegates from the European-Union and 24 nations have agreed to create the world's largest marine protected area in Antarctica's Ross Sea.

28 Oct 2016

World

Mike Pence's plane skid at NYC's LaGuardia

Campaign plane carrying Republican Vice Presidential nominee, Mike Pence skid off the runway at LaGuardia airport, New York.

28 Oct 2016

Australia

Indian bus driver set on fire in Australia

A 29-year old Indian bus driver in the city of Brisbane, Australia, was burned to death by a passenger.

28 Oct 2016

India

Donald Trump appropriates 'Narendra Modi's' slogan

With the aim of appealing to Indian-Americans, Donald Trump has appropriated Narendra Modi's campaign slogan for 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

28 Oct 2016

Venezuela

Anti-government protests escalate in Venezuela

Protests against President Nicolas Maduro escalated in Venezuela, causing unrest leading to dozens of injuries and arrests.

28 Oct 2016

World

US abstains from Cuba embargo vote at UN

In line with President Barack Obama's call for ending the US embargo on Cuba, the US for the first time, did not vote against the UN resolution to end the embargo.

99.85% Americans will be impacted by gun-violence

According to a recent study at the Boston University (Study), nearly every single American will know at least one victim of gun violence.

27 Oct 2016

United Kingdom

Calais camps cleared: Officials

Fabienne Buccio, the prefect of Pas-de-Calais has stated that they have completed the operation of removing thousands of immigrants from "jungle camps" in Calais, France.

27 Oct 2016

Angela Merkel

2 earthquake like aftershocks strike Italy again

Two powerful earthquakes struck central Italy and were later described as aftershocks to the 24 August quake.

27 Oct 2016

Hong Kong

Hong Kong murder trail: Rurik Jutting 'addicted' to cocaine, alcohol

At British banker Rurik Jutting's third day of trial, it was revealed that he took "huge" amounts of cocaine, wine and energy drinks.

27 Oct 2016

Asia

Female parliamentarians worldwide experience sexual harassment

A study conducted by the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) surveyed and interviewed 55 female parliamentarians spread across the globe including countries in Asia, Europe and Africa.

27 Oct 2016

World

Critics grow louder as Obamacare premiums soar

The opposition to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare, is set to grow even more fierce, as reports indicate that insurance premiums are averaging at 25%.

Paul Beatty wins the 2016 Man Booker Prize

The 2016 Man Booker Prize was awarded to the American author Paul Beatty for his novel "The Sellout".

26 Oct 2016

World

Trump: Clinton's foreign policy will lead to WW3

Condemning Hillary Clinton's foreign policy plans, Republican Donald Trump stated that her policy options in Syria would pave the way for World War 3.

26 Oct 2016

Pakistan News

Ban Ki-moon condemns Quetta attack

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned the heinous attack on the Police Academy in Quetta which left 61 dead and over 100 injured.

26 Oct 2016

United Kingdom

Demolition anticipated at French migrant camp

Migrants of the Calais 'Jungle' camp are expecting the demolition of the camp as French authorities readied themselves to evacuate the same.

25 Oct 2016

Pakistan News

Attack on Pakistan's police academy claimed by ISIS

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the deadliest terrorist attack in Pakistan - the suicide bombing in Quetta hospital.

25 Oct 2016

Saudi Arabia

Women in Saudi Arabia arrested for modelling at car show

Pictures of several young women modelling at a car show in Saudi Arabia went viral over social media.

25 Oct 2016

Pakistan News

44 dead as terrorists attack police academy in Quetta

A police academy was attacked by militants in southwest Pakistan. 44 were reported dead and almost 118 were injured.

25 Oct 2016

World

Japan wants India to speak up on South China Sea

In August 2016, more than 200 Chinese fishing boats were operating in the contiguous zone around East China Sea's Senkaku islands and 15 Chinese Martime Law Enforcement Force (MLEF) vessels entered Japanese territorial waters around Senkakus.

24 Oct 2016

Yemen

UN's call for ceasefire falls on deaf ears in Yemen

Pro-government Arab coalition on Sunday, went a step further with air strikes in Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.

24 Oct 2016

Africa

Over 2,400 migrants rescued off Libya

A 24-hour search-and-rescue operation off the Mediterranean coast saw nearly 2,400 migrants rescued.

23 Oct 2016

West Africa

Over 70 dead, 600 injured in Cameroon train crash

The death toll from the deadly Cameroon train crash has risen to over 70, while over 600 passengers are believed to be injured according to an official statement from the President.

23 Oct 2016

World

Democrats face the wrath of WikiLeaks, again!

Targeting the Democrats once again, WikiLeaks revealed US President Barack Obama's private e-mail address.

23 Oct 2016

World

China challenged once again by US Navy

A US navy destroyer sailed near islands in the South China Sea claimed by China.

22 Oct 2016

West Africa

Train wreck in Cameroon kills at least 53, injures scores

A crowded train traveling between two of the largest cities in Cameroon, West Africa, derailed and overturned on Friday, 21st October, 2016.

22 Oct 2016

India

Developing countries falling prey to tobacco addiction

A recent study by Bo Xi from the School of Public Health, Shandong University, showed that globally, 80% smokers now come from low and middle-income countries (LMICs).

22 Oct 2016

Donald Trump

Trump reluctant to honour election's outcome

Against a backdrop of a shaky performance in the final presidential debate, Donald Trump has stated that he would "totally accept the results of this great and historic presidential election" only if he is the winner.

21 Oct 2016

Hong Kong

Typhoon Haima shuts down Hong Kong

After battering the Philippines and causing massive damage, Super Typhoon Haima, hit Hong Kong a few hours ago.

21 Oct 2016

Theresa May

UK PM Theresa May to discuss post-Brexit ties with EU

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May would reportedly convey to the EU that it is time to discuss the bloc's future ties with Britain post-Brexit.

21 Oct 2016

World

Syrian forces create exit corridors in Aleppo

The ongoing ceasefire in Aleppo has allowed the government and Russian forces to create exit corridors in besieged parts of Aleppo.

20 Oct 2016

Thailand

Spike in royal defamation cases after Thai king's death

Thai police have seen an increase in number of royal defamation cases after the death of the Thai King.

20 Oct 2016

World

DiCaprio willing to co-operate after links to 1MDB scandal

In the unending saga of the 1MDB scandal, actor Leonardo DiCaprio has agreed to return any money or gifts that he may have received from kickbacks from the 1MDB scandal.

20 Oct 2016

Donald Trump

CNN: Clinton the winner of final Presidential debate

According to a CNN/ORC poll of watchers of the final Presidential debate, Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump by a 13-point margin.

20 Oct 2016

World

Raif Badawi likely to receive more lashes

According to Evelyne Abitbol, co-founder of the Raif Badawi Foundation, it is likely that Badawi would receive a new round of lashes.

Saudi Arabia executes member of the royal family

Saudi Arabia executed, Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir, a member of the royal family for the murder of another Saudi citizen.

19 Oct 2016

World

South China Sea dispute not on agenda: Philippines' President

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte stated that the South China Sea dispute was not part of the agenda for his bilateral visit to China.

19 Oct 2016

Food

Climate change capable of causing extreme poverty: UN Report

The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), in their annual report stated that by 2030, 122 million people could face severe poverty brought about by climate change.