US airbases in Iraq hit by 22 surface-to-surface ballistic missiles fired by Iran
There are so far no reports of casualties, but it was Iran's most direct assault on America since the 1979 seizing of the US Embassy in Tehran. The operation was codenamed "Martyr Soleimani".
Jan 08, 2020, 18:52 PM IST
Thousands of feral camels to be killed in drought-stricken north-west Australia: Report
Aboriginal officials in the remote northwest of South Australia have approved the killing of nearly 10,000 feral camels, which is due to begin from Wednesday and is expected to last for five days.
Jan 08, 2020, 17:02 PM IST
Iran abandons 2015 nuclear deal amid growing tensions with US
Under the JCPOA, Tehran was limited to installing no more than 5,060 of the oldest and least efficient centrifuges at Natanz until 2026.
Jan 06, 2020, 08:36 AM IST
Donald Trump warns Iran of strong action if Tehran retaliates over commander's killing
Trump also threatened "major retaliation" against Iran if Tehran were to retaliate for the killing of one of its top military commanders.
Jan 06, 2020, 07:41 AM IST
Imran Chisti, Pakistani man accused of inciting Nankana Sahib Gurdwara violence, arrested
Chishti had reportedly led a violent mob of local residents on Friday that vandalised the Nankana Gurdwara Sahib and pelted stones.
Jan 06, 2020, 06:51 AM IST
French police shoot and wound knifeman shouting 'Allahu akbar' in Metz
The incident at Metz came just two days after a man went on a knife rampage in the suburb of Villejuif just outside Paris on Jan. 3, killing one person and wounding two. The Villejuif attacker was
Jan 05, 2020, 23:21 PM IST
Al-Shabab attacks US military base in Kenya, no casualty reported
Al-Shabab is an affiliation of Al Qaeda and has been responsible for carrying out several other terrorist attacks in Nairobi and Mogadishu.
Jan 05, 2020, 16:12 PM IST
Rocket falls near US embassy in Baghdad, no casualties: police sources
A Katyusha rocket fell near the United States embassy in Baghdad`s heavily fortified Green Zone which houses government buildings and foreign missions on Friday but caused no casualties, two police
Jan 04, 2020, 23:13 PM IST
Australia Prime Minister defers visits to India, Japan amid bushfire emergency
Bushfires have killed 23 people and destroyed more than 1,500 homes since September, Morrison confirmed.
Jan 04, 2020, 10:40 AM IST
Ordered killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani to prevent war, not start one: Trump
The overnight attack, authorised by US President Donald Trump, was a major escalation in a "shadow war" in the Middle East between Iran and the United States and American allies, principally Israel
Jan 04, 2020, 06:38 AM IST
Pompeo says U.S. killed Iranian commander to prevent 'imminent attack'
A U.S. airstrike in Baghdad that killed a top Iranian commander aimed to disrupt an "imminent attack" that would have endangered Americans in the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Jan 03, 2020, 22:01 PM IST
Amid tension in Middle East, India says stability in region is of 'utmost importance'
India has urged the international community to maintain peace and advocated to practice restrain so that the situation does not escalate further.
Jan 03, 2020, 19:03 PM IST
445 Bangladeshis trying to flee India detained in past two months: Official
Director general-level meetings were held between the two border guard agencies from December 25 to December 30, 2019, in New Delhi.
Jan 03, 2020, 10:12 AM IST
Pentagon confirms Iran Quds Force commander Soleimani killed in US strike
The Pentagon issued a statement saying that Soleimani had "orchestrated" attacks on coalition bases in Iraq over the past few months and approved the "attacks" on the US embassy in Baghdad.
Jan 03, 2020, 09:10 AM IST
US warns its carriers to avoid Pak airspace, cites 'possible extremist attack'
It said that there continues to be a risk to the US civil aviation from attacks against airports and aircraft, particularly for aircraft on the ground and planes operating at low altitudes, including
Jan 03, 2020, 00:00 AM IST
Tesla says will start delivering China-made Model 3s to public on Jan 7
The Shanghai plant is part of the Silicon Valley automaker`s plans to bolster its presence in the world`s biggest auto market and minimise the impact of the U.S.-China trade war.
Jan 02, 2020, 16:12 PM IST
Pakistan government to present amendment bill to validate Qamar Javed Bajwa's extension as Army chief
The government will also introduce the amendment bill in Parliament on Friday after building a consensus with the opposition on the matter.
Jan 02, 2020, 14:01 PM IST
Tear gas fired at Hong Kong new year's mass march as protesters vow to 'keep fighting'
The violence broke out during a largely peaceful march as masses of regular citizens pressed authorities for further concessions in the Chinese-ruled city.
Jan 01, 2020, 16:48 PM IST
North Korea's Kim threatens to resume nuclear, long-range missile tests
Kim said North was no longer bound by the self-declared moratorium, as the US continued joint military drills with South and had stepped up their sanctions.
Jan 01, 2020, 12:33 PM IST
Iran will 'pay a very big price' if lives are lost at any US facility: Donald Trump
Trump has warned Iran of serious consequences if any US facility is attacked.
Jan 01, 2020, 12:26 PM IST
