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27 Oct 2017
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia grants citizenship to robot in historic decision
Saudi Arabia has just granted citizenship to Sophia, a humanoid robot, the first ever to get citizenship.
27 Oct 2017
Donald TrumpUS: Trump declares opioid crisis a public health emergency
US President Donald Trump has declared the opioid crisis a "public health emergency." He also termed the crisis a "national shame."
27 Oct 2017
Washington DCUK considered setting up warning system over Trump's unexpected announcements
It appears the UK government is just as alarmed by its ally US President Donald Trump's unpredictable announcements as everyone else.
27 Oct 2017
AustraliaCourt disqualifies Australian deputy PM, Turnbull govt. loses Parliamentary majority
The High Court of Australia has disqualified Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce and four other politicians from office, saying they were wrongly elected as they held dual citizenship.
27 Oct 2017
IndiaJapan to propose strategic dialogue with India-US-Australia to counter China
Japan will be proposing the creation of a strategic dialogue between it and the US, India, and Australia, according to Japanese foreign minister Taro Kono.
27 Oct 2017
WhatsAppSyria: How parents use WhatsApp to teach kids new skills
The Syrian civil war is one of the worst the world's ever seen. It has displaced and permanently scarred millions in the last six years, forcing them to take dangerous journeys and seek shelter in nations that don't want them.
27 Oct 2017
Pakistan NewsWhy is the Gwadar port important to China and Pakistan?
The Gwadar port located by the Arabian sea in Pakistan's Balochistan province is being developed by Pakistan in partnership with China.
26 Oct 2017
IndiaAchcha, Didi, Abba in Oxford Dictionary: How desi-words went global
The next time you can't control your 'Indian'-ness and exclaim "Achcha!" while speaking in English, don't worry, your language skills can't be questioned.
26 Oct 2017
IndonesiaBlast in Indonesia fireworks factory kills 23, injures 40
A blast at a fireworks factory near Jakarta has left at least 23 dead and over 40 injured.
26 Oct 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaVoting in Kenyan re-election commences amid fear of violence
Kenyans have commenced voting in national elections for a second time in two months amid tightened security.
26 Oct 2017
Crime Against WomenEx-US President George Bush Sr. apologizes for patting women's rears
Former US President George HW, 93, Bush has apologized for patting "women's rears" jokingly after actress Heather Lind, 34, accused him of sexual assault.
26 Oct 2017
Russia NewsDid Democrats bankroll dirty Russia dossier on Trump?
President Donald Trump's term has been mired in controversy, especially over his alleged links to Russia.
26 Oct 2017
Donald TrumpH-1B visa extension gets tougher under new Trump administration directive
The Trump administration has passed a new directive making it tougher for non-immigrant visas, including H-1B and L1, to be renewed. Such visas are popular among Indian techies.
26 Oct 2017
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia's new city Neom is being built for dreamers
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants to build a city for "the dreamers of the world."
26 Oct 2017
John F KennedyJohn F. Kennedy assassination: The questions that still remain unanswered
The assassination of US President John F. Kennedy (JFK) on November 22, 1963, is one of the most tragic moments in American history.
25 Oct 2017
Communist Party Of ChinaAll the president's men: Xi Jinping reveals China's top leaders
President Xi Jinping has unveiled the list of the top leaders who have been selected to be part of the highest decision-making body of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC), the Politburo.
25 Oct 2017
Donald TrumpSingapore has the 'most powerful' passport in the world
The Singaporean passport has been declared the world's most powerful with a score of 159- the first time an Asian country has clinched the top spot.
25 Oct 2017
Donald TrumpAfter Trump, Hillary Clinton, Obama being investigated for Russia ties
Republican committees have started parallel inquiries into former US President Barack Obama and 2016 presidential candidate Hilary Clinton.
25 Oct 2017
North KoreaSwaraj slams Pak-based terror in joint statement with US counterpart
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj hit out at Pakistan, saying it must act against terrorist groups in its territory, during a joint statement with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in New Delhi.
25 Oct 2017
Donald TrumpWhy a top US-senator considers President Trump "utterly untruthful"
Senior Republican Senator Bob Corker has attacked US President Donald Trump, calling him "utterly untruthful."
25 Oct 2017
Sexual HarassmentEx-Fox News biggie Bill O'Reilly blames god for his problems!
Firebrand news personality Bill O'Reilly has once again landed himself in a soup after a New York Times expose revealed details on the payouts he made to women who accused him of sexual harassment.
25 Oct 2017
EuropeChinese cheese lovers can finally gorge on European cheese!
In a new development, China reversed an import ban on several types of European stinky cheeses, including Danish Blue, Stilton and Roquefort.
24 Oct 2017
WhatsAppWhy does Zimbabwe have a 'Ministry of WhatsApp?'
Zimbabwe has become the first country to set up a ministry exclusively dedicated to cybersecurity and online monitoring.
24 Oct 2017
WorldLaptops pose fire-hazard in checked baggage; should be banned: Report
Global airlines are likely to ban laptops, tablets, and other personal electronic devices in checked baggage following a proposal by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
24 Oct 2017
Animal RightsGlobal ivory seizures hit record high of 40-tonnes
Nearly 40-tonnes of trafficked ivory was seized around the world last year, a record high, according to a report by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
24 Oct 2017
Xi JinpingXi Jinping becomes most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong
The Chinese Communist Party has voted to enshrine President Xi Jinping's ideology in its constitution.
24 Oct 2017
SingaporeSingapore cuts down on private vehicles even further
From February'18, Singapore will cap the number of vehicles on its roads. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has attributed the decision to scarcity of land and public transport upgrades.
24 Oct 2017
IndiaTillerson in Afghanistan: Discusses US Afghanistan strategy, Pakistan and India
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson paid a short surprise visit to Afghanistan ahead of his visit to India and Pakistan.
24 Oct 2017
North KoreaTrump to discuss China's 'predatory' trade practices during visit
A White House official said President Donald Trump will tell China to "cease predatory trade" practices during his maiden presidential visit to Beijing.
24 Oct 2017
IndiaPutin sends envoy on Afghanistan to India in special outreach
Russian President Vladimir Putin's point-man on Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, recently visited New Delhi in a major regional security outreach, the Times of India reported.
23 Oct 2017
North KoreaShinzo Abe's journey to become Japan's longest-serving post-war leader
In 2006, at age 52, Shinzo Abe became Japan's youngest prime minister since World War-II.
23 Oct 2017
IndonesiaDespite the hostility, what makes people take up nudism?
Nudism can mean different things to different people. For some, it's the most natural state of being, a life path. For others, it may be a way to protest, a symbol of transgression, a path to enlightenment, a muse of artistic creation.
23 Oct 2017
ItalyItalian regions Lombardy and Veneto seek autonomy in referendum
Over 90% of voters in Italy's rich northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto have voted yes in a non-binding referendum for more autonomy from Rome.
23 Oct 2017
North KoreaJapan's Abe gets re-elected as PM for the third time
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner have won 312 out of 465 seats in the lower house of parliament, Diet.
23 Oct 2017
Xi JinpingChinese military gives thumbs up to Xi, Doklam-standoff's resolution
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has given the thumbs up to the "safely resolved" 73-day-long Doklam standoff with Indian troops.
23 Oct 2017
JapanFerocious Typhoon Lan strikes Japan
Japan has been struck by the powerful Typhoon Lan.
23 Oct 2017
World Health OrganizationWHO revokes Robert Mugabe's role as goodwill ambassador
The World Health Organization (WHO) has canceled Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's appointment as a goodwill ambassador.
23 Oct 2017
North KoreaJapan: Voting begins in snap elections
The polling phase in Japan's recently announced snap elections has started as parts of the country are being affected by Category-IV Typhoon Lan.
23 Oct 2017
IndiaChabahar port: Are US-Iran tensions affecting India's dream project?
After a brief period of calm, US-Iran relations have once again become strained under Donald Trump's presidency.
22 Oct 2017
IndiaTrump Administration considering India's request for armed drones: US official
After securing a deal with the US for procuring unarmed Guardian drones, India may also purchase high-tech armed drones from the US.