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11 Jul 2018

Pakistan News

Pakistan's first Sikh police officer forcibly evicted from his house

Pakistan's first Sikh police officer Gulab Singh Shaheen, in a video, has claimed that he was forcibly evicted from his home in Lahore's Dera Chahal village along with his children and wife, following a property dispute with the government.

11 Jul 2018

India

India overtakes France to become 6th largest economy

In a significant feat, India has pushed France aside to claim the position of the 6th biggest economy in the world, World Bank data for 2017 reveals.

Trade war: US announces 10% duty on additional $200bn Chinese-goods

The US today announced beginning the process of imposing tariffs of 10% on an additional $200 billion of Chinese imports, intensifying the trade war between world's two largest economies.

Tit-for-tat tariffs will destroy Sino-US trade, impact global economy: China

China today said tit-for-tat tariffs will "destroy" trade between the world's top two economies, after Washington fired the next shot in a ballooning trade war, readying fresh levies on $200 billion in Chinese goods.

11 Jul 2018

Global Warming

Increasing evidence points towards sixth wave of extinction

When the last male northern white rhino, Sudan, was put down earlier this year by its caretakers, the uncomfortable topic of extinction made its way into mainstream news for a brief period of time before being swept under the rug again.

10 Jul 2018

NBA

130+ fractures later, this multi-talented 14-year-old journeys on

The first time Sparsh Shah made it to news was in 2016, when he had recreated his idol Eminem's unforgettable rap 'Not Afraid.'

10 Jul 2018

Thailand

17 days later, all Thai boys out of the cave

Bringing cheer to everyone watching, rescuers fighting to get out 12 minor boys and their football coach trapped in a Thailand cave have successfully extracted all of them on the third day.

10 Jul 2018

Thailand

Thai-cave: 25-year-old coach, who helped boys survive, is a hero

Ekkapol Chantawong is just 25 and the only adult to be stuck with 12 schoolboys trapped inside a dreadful Thailand cave. The rescue operations are now in their final stages.

10 Jul 2018

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: At least 10 killed as suicide-bomber detonates in Jalalabad

A suicide attacker blew himself up near a security forces vehicle today in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city, killing at least 10 people, mostly civilians, officials said, in the latest deadly violence to rock the country.

10 Jul 2018

Thailand

Thai cave: Rescued boys in good mental state, say officials

The first eight boys rescued from a Thai cave are in good mental and physical health and are asking for chocolate, officials said today, although two were on antibiotics after being tested for pneumonia.

10 Jul 2018

Pakistan News

Sharif, daughter will be arrested at any Pakistan airport: Minister

Ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz will be arrested on their arrival at any Pakistani airport as they have been convicted in a corruption case, a senior minister said.

US: Trump picks Kavanaugh to succeed Kennedy as SC judge

US President Donald Trump today nominated conservative Brett Kavanaugh as the Supreme Court Judge to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement recently.

10 Jul 2018

Thailand

Thai cave: Elon Musk visits Thailand with prototype mini-sub

After promising help from SpaceX/Boring Company engineers for rescuing members of the youth soccer team trapped in Thailand's Tham Luang cave, it seems Elon Musk has kept his word.

09 Jul 2018

Pakistan News

China launches two remote sensing satellites for Pakistan

China today successfully launched two remote sensing satellites for Pakistan, marking the first international commercial launch for the Long March-2C rocket in about 19 years.

09 Jul 2018

England

Amesbury poisoning: British woman exposed to Novichok nerve agent dies

A 44-year-old woman, Dawn Sturgess, who was exposed to nerve-agent, Novichok, in southwest England has died, police said.

09 Jul 2018

Turkey

Turkey: Train derails due to bad-weather, killing 10, injuring dozens

Ten people were killed and 73 injured today when a train packed with weekend passengers derailed in northwest Turkey, the Turkish Health Ministry said.

09 Jul 2018

Theresa May

Britain's Brexit Minister steps down; major blow to PM May

Britain's Brexit Minister David Davis and one of his deputies have resigned in a major blow to British PM Theresa May as she tries to unite her party to retain strong economic ties with the European Union.

08 Jul 2018

Thailand

Thai cave: Four boys rescued so far, rescue operations ongoing

Finally, four members of the youth football team, who have been trapped inside a flooded cave in Thailand for two weeks, have been rescued.

08 Jul 2018

India

5 Rohingyas detained at Bangladesh-border while trying to enter India

Five Rohingya youths have been detained at a Bangladesh border checkpoint after allegedly trying to enter India with fake passports.

08 Jul 2018

Japan

Heavy rains hammer southern Japan; death toll climbs to 76

Heavy rainfall hammered southern Japan for the third day, prompting new disaster warnings on Kyushu and Shikoku islands today, as the government put the death toll at 48 with 28 others presumed dead.

08 Jul 2018

London

FIFA: After England defeat Sweden, delirious fans devastate IKEA's London-store

An IKEA store in Stratford, London, faced the brunt of jubilant English fans on Saturday after England defeated Sweden in the FIFA World Cup to advance towards semifinals for the first time in nearly three decades.

08 Jul 2018

Turkey

Turkish authorities sack 18,632 state employees in new decree

Turkish authorities ordered the dismissal of more than 18,632 state employees including 8,998 police officers, soldiers, and academics, in a decree published today over suspected links to terror organizations and groups that "act against national security".

08 Jul 2018

Sushma Swaraj

Indian student shooting: Police release suspect's photo, announce $10,000 reward

Kansas Police have released CCTV footage of the suspect who shot to death Indian student Sharath Koppu Friday evening.

08 Jul 2018

New Zealand

Prince Harry, Markle make Commonwealth debut; meet Indian research scholars

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have made their debut as Commonwealth Youth Ambassadors and interacted with some Indian research scholars after assuming their new role.

08 Jul 2018

North Korea

Sanctions on North Korea will remain until 'final' denuclearization: Pompeo

Sanctions on North Korea will remain in place until Pyongyang achieves "final" denuclearization, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

08 Jul 2018

Thailand

Mission to rescue football-team trapped inside flooded Thai cave underway

Rescue efforts have begun for 12 boys and their football coach who've been trapped in a cave in northern Thailand for over two weeks, the head of the mission said.

08 Jul 2018

Iran

Iran accuses Donald Trump of destabilizing the oil market

Iran today accused US President Donald Trump of destabilizing the oil market with his flurry of tweets taking aim at the OPEC cartel.

UK's new visa opens opportunities for Indian scientists, researchers

The UK has launched new visas that will be open to overseas scientists and researchers, to encourage the growth of UK's research sector.

07 Jul 2018

Japan

Battering floods in southwest Japan kill 15; over 50 missing

Torrents of rainfall and flooding battered southwestern Japan today, leaving at least 15 people dead and more than 50 missing.

Indian-American Amul Thapar not in Trump's top-3 for SC-judge nominee

Indian-American judge Amul Thapar has not made it to the shortlist of three candidates from among which US President Donald Trump is likely to nominate his pick for the US Supreme Court justice.

07 Jul 2018

Thailand

Thai cave: Football coach apologizes to trapped boys' parents

The 25-year-old coach of a youth football team trapped for two weeks in a Thai cave has offered his "apologies to the parents" of the boys in a note released by the Thai Navy today.

07 Jul 2018

Canada

Canada PM Justin Trudeau accused of groping a journalist

On Friday, former journalist Rose Knight broke her silence to stand by her earlier anonymous statement that she had been groped by Canadian PM and avowed feminist Justin Trudeau in 2000, back when he wasn't into politics.

06 Jul 2018

Sharjah

Indian family "living like prisoners" in UAE seeks residency

An Indian family of seven, claiming to be "living like prisoners" in Sharjah, is seeking help from the UAE government to legalize their residency status fearing arrest and deportation, Khaleej Times reported.

06 Jul 2018

Russia News

FIFA chief invites Thai cave boys to World Cup final

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has invited the Thai boys' football team trapped in a cave to the World Cup final, as messages of support poured in from top players.

06 Jul 2018

London

Giant 'Trump Baby' balloon to be flown during Trump-May meet

In a comic turn to anti-Trump sentiments, a plan to fly a giant inflatable balloon depicting Donald Trump as a diaper-clad baby has been given the green light in London.

06 Jul 2018

Pakistan News

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif jailed for 10 years in corruption case

An Islamabad court today sentenced former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to 10 years in prison in the Avenfield corruption reference, and fined £8mn.

06 Jul 2018

India

Malaysia refuses to deport India's wanted Zakir Naik

A day after India confirmed it has sought extradition of controversial preacher Zakir Naik, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad said he won't be deported "as long as he is not creating any problem."

06 Jul 2018

Mexico

Mexico: 24 killed, 49 injured in fireworks explosions

Twenty-four people were killed and at least 49 injured today when a series of explosions ripped through fireworks workshops in a town just north of Mexico City.

06 Jul 2018

Donald Trump

Trump announces resignation of scandal-tainted environment body chief Scott Pruitt

US President Donald Trump today announced the departure of his environment-chief, Scott Pruitt, who faced ethics scandals over his spending and conduct in office.

06 Jul 2018

Taiwan

India justifies Air India changing Taiwan to "Chinese Taipei"

A day after Air India, on Beijing's demand, made a change on its website to refer to Taiwan as "Chinese Taipei", the Indian government has justified its action.