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Pilot accidentally hits hostage alarm, causing lockdown at Amsterdam airport

Pilot accidentally hits hostage alarm, causing lockdown at Amsterdam airport

A pilot accidentally triggered a hijacking/hostage-taking alarm in a plane`s cockpit, causing a major security lockdown on Wednesday at Amsterdam`s Schiphol airport, one of Europe`s busiest.

Nov 07, 2019, 07:50 AM IST
Pakistan did not take sufficient action against terrorist groups: US

Pakistan did not take sufficient action against terrorist groups: US

The State Department said that Pakistan-based LeT, which was responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and JeM maintained the "capability and intent" to attack Indian and Afghan targets.

Nov 06, 2019, 07:10 AM IST
US woman found dead with 8ft python wrapped around her neck!

US woman found dead with 8ft python wrapped around her neck!

Police say there were 140 snakes at the property, and that approximately 20 of the snakes belong to Hurst. 

Nov 01, 2019, 16:31 PM IST
Tanzilya Bisembeyeva, believed to be world's oldest person at 123 years, dies in Russia

Tanzilya Bisembeyeva, believed to be world's oldest person at 123 years, dies in Russia

Tanzilya Bisembeyev was buried in the family cemetery in Astrakhan, Russia.

Oct 30, 2019, 18:03 PM IST
California wildfires: US largest utility to shut off power to 9.4 lakh customers

California wildfires: US largest utility to shut off power to 9.4 lakh customers

Over the last few weeks, the utility has been enacting preventative shutoffs all over northern and central California, but this weekend could be the largest this year. The wildfire has burned an

Oct 27, 2019, 06:38 AM IST
Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif suffers heart attack: Report

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif suffers heart attack: Report

According to Geo News, the former Prime Minister's health had deteriorated since he was rushed to Services Hospital earlier this week with critically low platelet count in his blood.

Oct 26, 2019, 16:06 PM IST
Hong Kong extradition bill officially killed but move unlikely to end unrest

Hong Kong extradition bill officially killed but move unlikely to end unrest

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam had said many times the bill was as good as dead. 

Oct 23, 2019, 13:39 PM IST
Justin Trudeau's party wins polls in Canada but Sikh leader Jagmeet Singh is the new kingmaker

Justin Trudeau's party wins polls in Canada but Sikh leader Jagmeet Singh is the new kingmaker

Trudeau’s Liberals fell short of the 170 seats needed for a majority in the 338-seat House of Commons in Canada, down 20 seats to 157 this time. However, they would be able to plug the gap with NDP

Oct 23, 2019, 11:34 AM IST
Pakistan avoids FATF blacklisting, gets time till February 2020 to curb terror financing

Pakistan avoids FATF blacklisting, gets time till February 2020 to curb terror financing

FATF had on Tuesday indicated that it has decided "in principle" to keep Pakistan on its grey list till February 2020 and directed the country to take "extra measures" for the "complete elimination"

Oct 18, 2019, 14:01 PM IST
US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over treatment of Muslims, Beijing slams move

US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over treatment of Muslims, Beijing slams move

The United States on Tuesday imposed visa restrictions on Chinese officials for the detention and abuse of Muslim minorities, aggravting tensions with Beijing and casting a pall over high-level

Oct 09, 2019, 08:26 AM IST
North Korea suspends denuclearisation talks, US says they'll continue

North Korea suspends denuclearisation talks, US says they'll continue

The North Korean delegation and the US team renewed this Saturday in Stockholm their negotiations on denuclearisation.

Oct 06, 2019, 09:05 AM IST
Pakistan, Afghanistan among 10 violent places in world, Iceland most peaceful

Pakistan, Afghanistan among 10 violent places in world, Iceland most peaceful

Afghanistan has replaced Syria as the most violent place.

Sep 21, 2019, 20:49 PM IST
Suspicious objects found at Nepal's revered Pashupatinath Temple, Army called in

Suspicious objects found at Nepal's revered Pashupatinath Temple, Army called in

The Pashupatinath Temple is considered as one of the most sacred places of worship for Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Sep 20, 2019, 19:53 PM IST
Video: Pakistani analyst falls off chair during live TV debate on Kashmir

Video: Pakistani analyst falls off chair during live TV debate on Kashmir

The analyst, identified as Mazhar Barlas, fell off the chair suddenly during the discussion, leaving everyone shocked. The reaction of the anchor is unmissable too.

Sep 20, 2019, 15:16 PM IST
US President Donald Trump confirms death of Al Qaeda heir Hamza bin Laden in anti-terror operations

US President Donald Trump confirms death of Al Qaeda heir Hamza bin Laden in anti-terror operations

Trump did not specify where Hamza was killed and under what circumstances.

Sep 14, 2019, 19:15 PM IST
US-led global coalition uses F 15, F 35 jets to bomb ISIS island in Iraq - WATCH

US-led global coalition uses F 15, F 35 jets to bomb ISIS island in Iraq - WATCH

A tweet by OIR Spokesman Col. Myles Caggins III revealed the sheer massive firepower that was used to destroy the ISIS-controlled Qanus Island.

Sep 11, 2019, 19:47 PM IST
US designates Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan chief Noor Wali as global terrorist

US designates Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan chief Noor Wali as global terrorist

The new executive order signed by President Trump also enables the US agencies to identify, sanction and deter perpetrators of terrorism worldwide

Sep 11, 2019, 16:49 PM IST
Donald Trump calls off US-Taliban peace talks after Kabul attack

Donald Trump calls off US-Taliban peace talks after Kabul attack

A Romanian soldier serving with the NATO-led mission in the country was also killed.

Sep 08, 2019, 07:14 AM IST
Another Pashto singer killed in Pakistan's SWAT, police say accused brother absconding

Another Pashto singer killed in Pakistan's SWAT, police say accused brother absconding

The dead body of the artist, Sana, was shifted to Saidu Sharif Hospital for post-mortem

Aug 31, 2019, 08:14 AM IST
Not involved in failed Iranian satellite launch: Donald Trump

Not involved in failed Iranian satellite launch: Donald Trump

Satellite imagery shared by NPR on Thursday showed that an Iranian rocket appeared to have exploded on the launch pad while attempting to launch a satellite into orbit. 

Aug 31, 2019, 06:55 AM IST