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26 Aug 2017

Volkswagen

Volkswagen emissions scandal: 40-month prison sentence to former engineer

The US District Court in Detroit has sentenced a former Volkswagen engineer, James Liang, to 40 months in prison for helping the German automaker develop a device for cars to cheat the US emissions tests.

26 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Controversial Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka exits White House

A White House official said Sebastian Gorka, one of US President Donald Trump's most publicly visible aides, is no longer part of the Trump administration.

26 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Trump restores ban on transgender troops from serving in military

US President Donald Trump has signed a memo that reinstates a ban on transgender personnel from serving in the US military, which his predecessor Barack Obama had lifted.

26 Aug 2017

Myanmar

Clashes between Rohingyas and security forces kill 89 in Myanmar

At least 77 Rohingya Muslims and 12 members of Myanmar's security forces were killed in the country's restive Rakhine state after a rebel group attacked police posts and an army base.

26 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Governor: Texas confronting "very major disaster" from powerful Hurricane Harvey

The category 4 Hurricane Harvey is battering coastal areas of Texas with winds up to 215-kmph after making landfall.

26 Aug 2017

South Korea

North Korea test 3 ballistic missiles amid US-South Korea drills

The US military said North Korea has test launched three short-range ballistic missiles into the sea.

26 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Why Trump supporters will always have the president's back

The outrage that followed Trump's reaction to the violent Charlottesville rally fueled speculation that the president's supporters would abandon him.

UK to start testing self-driving truck "platoons" in 2018!

The UK Government has announced that the testing of semi-automated lorries on major British roads would be conducted by 2018-end.

25 Aug 2017

Afghanistan

Shia mosque in Kabul attacked by bomber, gunmen

Afghan officials said a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the Shiite Imam Zaman mosque in Kabul.

25 Aug 2017

Thailand

Reports: Ex-Thai PM Yingluck flees country ahead of corruption verdict

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has fled the country ahead of a court verdict in a corruption scandal, the BBC has reported citing sources close to her party.

US: Chinese national arrested for facilitating hack of sensitive data

A visiting Chinese national has been arrested in the US for allegedly leaking malware to steal confidential records of American government employees.

25 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Category 2 Hurricane Harvey intensifies before making landfall in Texas

Forecasters said Hurricane Harvey, a category 2 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to intensify into a Category 3 hurricane, as it makes landfall late Friday or Saturday.

25 Aug 2017

South Korea

Lee Jae-yong, Samsung heir, sentenced to five-year prison over corruption

A South Korean court has found electronics giant Samsung's heir apparent Lee Jae-yong guilty of bribery and other crimes.

25 Aug 2017

India

China: 'India slapping its own face' with Ladakh road construction

China has condemned India's plans to build a new road near Pangong Lake in Ladakh, where a scuffle recently took place between Indian and Chinese troops.

American woman wins record $758mn lottery, quits her job

What's the first thing you'll do after winning a lottery? For a 53-year-old mother-of-two from Massachusetts, it's quitting her job to "just sit back and relax."

25 Aug 2017

South Carolina

Charleston: Disgruntled employee creates hostage situation, shoots one person

A diner in Charleston, South Carolina witnessed dramatic scenes as a disgruntled employee opened fire killing one person; one person was taken hostage, but released shortly.

25 Aug 2017

West Bengal

Saudi Arabia: 'Saudisation' may affect opportunities for Indians

Indian migrants are likely to be hit by Saudi Arabia's revised 'Nitaqat' scheme, which aims to provide more employment opportunities for Saudi nationals.

24 Aug 2017

Pakistan News

Study: 60mn people in Pakistan at risk of arsenic-laced groundwater

Nearly 60 million Pakistani citizens are at risk of ingesting the deadly chemical arsenic from groundwater, according to a new research published in the journal, Science Advances.

24 Aug 2017

DNA

Headless body of journalist Kim Wall identified by Danish Police

Danish Police has identified a headless torso, found off the waters of Copenhagen, as that of journalist Kim Wall.

24 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Trump preaches "unity" after divisive rally in Phoenix

US president Donald Trump has called for a "new unity" in America, saying "we are one people with one home and one great flag."

24 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

US science envoy resigns with hidden "IMPEACH" message to Trump

A science envoy to the US State Department is the latest high-profile associate to resign over President Donald Trump's response to a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.

24 Aug 2017

North Korea

Will close down the government to build border wall: Trump

Addressing supporters at the 'Make America Great Again' rally in Phoenix, Arizona, President Donald Trump noted that he will build a border wall, even if he has to close down the US government.

24 Aug 2017

Hong Kong

12 killed after record-setting Typhoon Hato hits southern China

At least 12 people have been killed and several others are missing after southern China was hit by one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded.

23 Aug 2017

Pakistan News

Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife diagnosed with cancer

Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Officials said Nawaz's illness is curable.

23 Aug 2017

India

'You're a f*&$ing pig': Indian CEO abused by Trump supporter

An Indian-origin CEO was racially abused after he wrote against US President Donald Trump's economic agenda.

23 Aug 2017

India

India launches bids for 234 helicopters for navy worth $5bn

The Indian government has launched a global competition for 123 naval multi-role helicopters (NMRHs) and 111 armed naval light utility helicopters (NUH).

23 Aug 2017

North Korea

Undeterred by sanctions, North Korea orders for more ICBMs

North Korea seems untouched by sanctions and President Trump's threat to rain down 'fire and fury'.

23 Aug 2017

North Korea

US sanctions Chinese and Russian firms for aiding North Korea

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on nearly a dozen Russian and Chinese firms and individuals for allegedly aiding North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

23 Aug 2017

India

India welcomes Trump's criticism of Pakistan's support for terror groups

India has welcomed US President Donald Trump's newly announced Afghanistan strategy and his condemnation of Pakistan for allegedly backing of terror groups.

23 Aug 2017

Pakistan News

After Trump, Tillerson cautions Pakistan over terror support

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has stepped up pressure on Pakistan over its alleged backing of the Afghan Taliban.

23 Aug 2017

Terror Attack

Barcelona attackers planned on striking monuments, reveals suspect

Providing evidence before a Madrid court, Mohammed Houli Chemlal, one of the surviving Barcelona attackers, revealed that their cell had planned on striking monuments including Barcelona's famous Sagrada Familia church.

22 Aug 2017

Maldives

Maldives army occupies parliament, roughs up opposition MPs

Opposition MPs in Maldives claim the military has locked down the country's parliament, in a bid to block a no-confidence motion impeaching the speaker of the house.

22 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Trump's large family, frequent travels draining Secret Service's coffers

US President Donald Trump's large family and their frequent traveling has contributed to the financial woes of the Secret Service.

22 Aug 2017

Moon

Millions of Americans witness historic and spectacular total solar eclipse

Millions of Americans gathered to witness a rare and spectacular celestial event - a total solar eclipse.

22 Aug 2017

India

Chinese media: PLA live fire drills meant to awe India

Adding fuel to the fire around Doklam standoff has become a hobby of sorts for Chinese media.

22 Aug 2017

India

Trump unveils Afghanistan strategy, asks India to play greater role

US President Donald Trump announced that he's putting a new strategy in place for Afghanistan and South Asia.

22 Aug 2017

Barcelona

Barcelona attack: Main suspect shot dead by police

Younes Abouyaaqoub, the man whom police believe to be the main suspect in recent Barcelona vehicle attack has been shot by the Spanish police.

22 Aug 2017

Indian Army

Govt. assessment finds war over Doklam won't benefit China

It's unlikely that China will benefit in a conflict with India arising from an escalation in the Doklam standoff, according to an Indian government assessment reported by Times of India.

22 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

Mexico: Authorities rescue 115 migrants kept in deplorable conditions

As Donald Trump is tightening immigration stipulations in the US, Mexican police is reported to have rescued 115 migrants including 41 minors from the Veracruz state in Eastern Mexico.

22 Aug 2017

Donald Trump

#CharlottesvilleViolence: Charities back out from hosting events at Trump's resort

US President Donald Trump is facing widespread backlash over his response to the violent "Unite the Right" rally by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia.