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08 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpFBI chief Christopher Wray defends agency after Trump's attacks
FBI Director Christopher Wray strongly defended the agency and hit back at US President Donald Trump who had earlier tweeted that its reputation was "in tatters."
08 Dec 2017
Sexual HarassmentTIME's 'Silence Breakers' also include a mysterious elbow. Here's why
TIME magazine's Person of the Year for 2017 is not one man/woman, but many people behind the #MeToo movement that called out the rampant sexual-abuse in America and fueled a raging global discussion.
08 Dec 2017
IndiaModerate 5.0 earthquake jolts Nepal, no casualty reported
Two days after a strong earthquake shook north India, a moderate tremor measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Nepal today at around 8am.
08 Dec 2017
Theresa MayBrexit: UK and EU reach "breakthrough" divorce deal
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has announced that "sufficient progress" has been made in Brexit talks, which would pave the way for negotiations on the future of the EU-UK relationship.
08 Dec 2017
IndiaIndia's entry into Wassenaar Arrangement may boost NSG prospects
In a major development, the elite export control regime Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) has agreed to accept India's application for membership.
08 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpUS Senator Al Franken resigns over sexual harassment claims
US Democratic Senator and former comedian Al Franken has announced plans to resign "in the coming weeks" following a series of sexual harassment allegations.
08 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpIsraeli-Palestinian clashes erupt after Trump's Jerusalem announcement
US President Donald Trump's recent announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital has sparked Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
08 Dec 2017
IndiaRussia pleads India's case to China over NSG membership
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said his country is speaking to China at "all levels" for India's inclusion to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
07 Dec 2017
IndiaDalai Lama: China will follow India's lead on moral education
In today's world dominated by worrying levels of anger and violence, the Dalai Lama is a beacon of light and hope.
07 Dec 2017
North KoreaNorth Korean crisis: US flies B-1B bomber over Korean peninsula
A US military B-1B Lancer bomber participated in a major joint air drill between American and South Korean forces, to send a strong message to North Korea.
07 Dec 2017
CancerIs the cure for cancer, AIDS hiding in plain sight?
There're still many diseases for which we have no treatment yet. But what if we had already discovered the cure accidentally and didn't know about it?
07 Dec 2017
IsraelEverything you need to know about Israel-Palestine conflict
US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has left the Israelis celebrating and Palestinians seething in anger.
07 Dec 2017
IndiaAustralia passes historic law legalizing gay marriage
It was a historic day in Australia as the Parliament cleared a Bill legalizing gay marriage to much cheers.
07 Dec 2017
IndiaIndian drone "invaded" our airspace, then crashed: Chinese media
An Indian drone recently "invaded" Chinese airspace and then crashed across the border, Chinese media has claimed.
07 Dec 2017
TechnologyUAE launches first program for manned space missions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has kick-started a program for its first manned mission to space.
07 Dec 2017
Russia NewsPutin to run for president again, may serve till 2024
Vladimir Putin has said he'll seek another six-year term as Russia's president in the 2018 election.
07 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpTrump delivers on Israel promise, recognizes Jerusalem as capital
US President Donald Trump has recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in a bold and unprecedented step that reversed decades of official US policy.
06 Dec 2017
Sexual HarassmentTIME's Person of Year: "Silence Breakers" who triggered #MeToo movement
In a remarkable move, TIME magazine named "The Silence Breakers" -who triggered #MeToo campaign against sexual abuse and harassment across the globe- as the 2017 "Person of the Year".
06 Dec 2017
Pakistan NewsChina halts funding for 3 CPEC projects over corruption reports
China has temporarily halted funding for at least three major highway projects in Pakistan which were being constructed as part of the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
06 Dec 2017
XObama and 'chicken-nugget guy' rule Twitter: Top trends of 2017
Twitter has released its top trends for 2017, and Barack Obama, a guy on a chicken nugget quest, LeBron James and Ariana Grande took the top honors.
06 Dec 2017
Pakistan NewsMusharraf open to political alliance with Hafiz Saeed, JuD
Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf said he's open to forging a political alliance with 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD).
06 Dec 2017
Saudi ArabiaSaudi purge: Most detainees accept pardons for cash settlements
Most of the elite individuals detained in Saudi Arabia's anti-corruption drive have agreed to monetary settlements in exchange for a pardon, according to attorney general Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb.
06 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpIn a first, US to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital
President Donald Trump is reportedly soon going to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, making the US the first country to do so.
06 Dec 2017
Theresa MayTwo arrested for plotting to kill British PM Theresa May
According to reports, British Police have foiled a terror plot to assassinate PM Theresa May. Two men were apparently planning to launch an IED at Downing Street, where May's residence is located, and kill the PM in the ensuing chaos.
06 Dec 2017
Donald TrumpRussia probe: Investigators demand Trump's bank account data
US special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading an investigation into Russia's alleged election meddling, has reportedly ordered Deutsche Bank to release details of President Donald Trump's accounts.
06 Dec 2017
South KoreaInternational Olympic Committee bans Russia from 2018 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned Russia from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics to be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
06 Dec 2017
Michael FlynnRussia investigation: Trump could be moving towards impeachment territory
US President Donald Trump recently admitted in a tweet that he was aware that his former NSA Michael Flynn had lied to the FBI, prompting him to fire him.
05 Dec 2017
IndiaPakistani youth arrested for 'Hindustan Zindabad' slogans
A Pakistani youth in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has been booked for treason after he wrote 'Hindustan Zindabad' on his house's wall.
05 Dec 2017
IrelandEU, UK fail to strike Brexit deal over Irish-border dispute
The UK and the European Union (EU) have failed to strike a Brexit deal after prolonged negotiations.
05 Dec 2017
IslamabadIslamabad HC dismisses Nawaz Sharif's plea to club corruption cases
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed three-time Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's plea to club three corruption cases against him.
05 Dec 2017
AustraliaGay Australian MP proposes to partner in Parliament during debate
In a heart-warming incident, Tim Wilson, an Australian MP proposed to his gay partner during a Parliamentary debate on legalizing same-sex marriage.
05 Dec 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea calls Trump a "frightened old lunatic"
Last week, North Korea successfully test fired its highest-ever nuclear-capable ballistic missile, Hwasong-15.
05 Dec 2017
North KoreaSupreme Court upholds Trump's travel ban, restrictions come into effect
In a major win for Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has upheld the president's third travel ban which denies the citizens of six predominantly-Muslim countries, Venezuela and North Korea, from entering the US.
05 Dec 2017
Russia NewsUK: Vladimir Putin calendars sold out, but who's buying them?
Russian media outlets have claimed that calendars featuring President Vladimir Putin's photographs in various poses have reportedly been selling like hot cakes in the UK.
04 Dec 2017
FacebookIt's the power, stupid: Sheryl Sandberg on workplace sexual harassment
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's 48-year-old COO, has once again ignited the debate on sexual harassment at workplace. She shared her personal experiences in a lengthy FB post on Sunday.
04 Dec 2017
IndiaIn this English village, 'criminal' Vijay Mallya is an 'asset'
Vijay Mallya might be a wanted criminal in India, but apparently in the little village of Tewin, England, he is an "asset".
04 Dec 2017
VenezuelaVenezuela to launch new cryptocurrency 'Petra' amid economic crisis
In a bid to revive Venezuela's economy, President Nicolas Maduro has announced the creation of a new virtual currency.
04 Dec 2017
Lashkar-e-TaibaBaloch leader asks US to declare Musharraf a global terrorist
Naela Quadri Baloch, the leader of the World Baloch Women Forum, has urged US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to declare former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf a global terrorist.
04 Dec 2017
IndiaIndia-led International Solar Alliance to become legal entity on Wednesday
The International Solar Alliance (ISA), Indian PM Narendra Modi's bid to bring over 121 solar energy-rich countries under a single umbrella, will come into force this week.
04 Dec 2017
Russia NewsRussia-Trump investigation: Trump lashes out at FBI, questions its integrity
US President Donald Trump posted a series of tweets attacking the FBI and has once again denied asking former FBI director James Comey to end an investigation into his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn.
