‘Papa!’ adds to separation rage

Audio of kids crying for their parents at an US immigration facility turns focal point.

North Korean leader Kim meets Chinese Prez Xi Jinping following Trump summit

Kim's third trip to China since March comes as Beijing tries to strengthen role as mediator between US, N Korea.

Record 68.5 million people displaced worldwide: UN

Report showed 16.2 mn people were freshly displaced in 2017 which equates to 44,500 being displaced everyday, 1 person every 2 seconds.

Former CIA employee charged with leaking information to Wikileaks

Joshua Schulte was charged with leaking unspecified information on CIA's intelligence-gathering capabilities to group 'Organization-1'.

US will not become 'migrant camp', says Donald Trump

About 2,000 children were separated from parents since Trump admin announced that migrants illegally crossing Mexican border be arrested.

China scores strategic victory in Trump-Kim summit

When Trump announced that US would stop massive war games with S Korea, a longtime Chinese goal, it was clear that Beijing made its mark.

Mount Everest has turned into 'world's highest rubbish dump'

Fluorescent tents, discarded climbing equipment, empty gas canisters, human excrement litter the well-trodden route to summit of the peak.

If US-N Korea can, why can’t India-Pak resume peace talks: Nawaz Sharif’s brother

Shehbaz, who is PM candidate from his party, also asked India to leave behind the past tensions between the arch-rivals and start afresh.

Pak's anti-corruption body launches new inquiry against Nawaz Sharif

Inquiry was launched against him on journalist's complaint that over Rs 56 mn were sent out of Pak by his family between 1988 and 1991.

China rejects 'selfish, shortsighted' trade policies: Xi Jinping

Xi spoke hours after Trump said he was backing out of G7 communique, thwarting a fragile consensus on a trade dispute with US' top allies.

14 killed, 45 wounded in suicide blast attack in eastern Afghanistan

The explosion happened outside the Nangarhar provincial governor's office in the capital Jalalabad, was close to the Indian consulate.

Afghan President announces ceasefire extension with Taliban

President Ashraf Ghani also urged the Taliban to extend their three-day ceasefire which is due to end Sunday.

Indonesian woman’s body found intact inside 7 metre long python

Some 100 residents had launched a search for the woman after she failed to return from her garden Thursday night.

China retaliates with additional tariffs on USD 50 billion worth of US goods

China stated that if Washington imposed further tariffs in response, they too would take corresponding measures.

Trump ignites trade war with China, triggering swift retaliation

The moves brought the world's two largest economies to the verge of an all-out confrontation long feared by markets and industry.

Mike Pompeo, in Saudi Arabia, talks tough on Iran, Gulf dispute

Pompeo was meeting on Sunday with Saudi King Salman, whose country along with Bahrain and the UAE is embroiled in a row with Qatar.

IS claims responsibility for Kabul attack on Afghan clerics

At least 7 people were dead, 20 were wounded, which came shortly after the body of religious leaders issued decree against suicide attacks.

Netanyahu hails US policy on Iran, calls on world to back

'We call on the entire international community to join this American position,' Netanyahu said.

Iran prefers pre-nuke deal era, even as it resumes uranium production

Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had said that it will 'crush' Iran with military pressure and by imposing sanctions.

Iran targets Israeli bases across Syrian frontier, Israel pounds Syria

The attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, just past midnight, marked the first time Iranian forces have hit Israel from Syria.

Recording of crying children at US border fuels fury over immigrant separations

The audio includes the voices of children sobbing uncontrollably and asking for their parents.

US senate passes bill to strengthen ties with 'Major Defence Partner' India

India's 'Major Defence Partner' designation allows it to buy more advanced, sensitive technologies from US at par with its closest allies.

Donald Trump orders US military to work for 'space dominance'

The United States is a member of the Outer Space Treaty, which bars the stationing of weapons of mass destruction in space.

Melania Trump, US lawmakers call for end to migrant family separations

Melania Trump did not denounce Donald Trump's administration's policy, but instead called for bipartisan immigration reform to fix issue.

Indian plant seed can bring clean water

Moringa oleifera seed proteins kill microorganisms and reduces turbidity.

London clinic doctors say Nawaz Sharif's wife 'highly critical': Report

5-member board of doctors on Tuesday briefed the Sharif family that Begum Kulsoom will not be taken off ventilator as of now.

Separating children from parents at US border 'unconscionable': UN rights chief

The 'zero-tolerance' border security policy implemented by President Donald Trump's administration has sparked global outrage.

Woman shouting 'Allahu Akbar' slashes 2 with blade in supermarket in France

The 24-yr-old assailant was overpowered by a customer, two supermarket employees and was taken into custody.

Taxi driver who hit 8 Moscow pedestrians fell asleep: Police

The Moscow city traffic authority identified the driver as 28-year-old Chyngyz Anarbek, who is from Kyrgyzstan.

Man sneaks into Kusloom Nawaz's hospital room in London, creates panic

The man claimed he was former member of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf or PTI, had come to support Sharif family, in his capacity as a Pakistani.

Mugabe assured safety, immunity as Zimbabwe embarks on new era

Robert Mugabe told negotiators he wanted to die in Zimbabwe and had no plans to live in exile.

S Africa mourns death of ‘Mother of the Nation’ Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife

‘She succumbed peacefully in the early hours of Monday afternoon surrounded by her family and loved ones.’

Robert Mugabe quits as President of Zimbabwe: Speaker Jacob Mudenda

Mr Mugabe was swept from power as his autocratic rule crumbled within days of a military takeover.

Egypt executes 15 for terrorism, fear among Islamists rise

Egyptian courts have sentenced hundreds to death over unrest since the military ousted divisive Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in 2013.

Twin suicide bomb attack in Nigeria kills at least 31

Following suicide bombings, jihadists fired rocket-propelled grenades into crowds gathered at scene of attacks, increasing casualties.

No hegemony: Macron warns over Chinese dominance in Indo-Pacific

'What's important is to preserve rules-based development in the region... and to preserve necessary balances in the region,' Macron said. 

Australia PM will make national apology to sex abuse victims

The royal commission, Australia's highest form of investigation, heard more than 8,000 harrowing personal stories alleging sexual abuse.

Campaign to save Reef from starfish

Naturally-occurring predators multiply due to pollution.

Ready to launch nuclear strike against China, if Trump orders: US admiral

Admiral Scott was responding to a question at security conference following a joint US- Australia military exercise off Australian coast.

Australian archbishop guilty of concealing child sex abuse resigns from office

Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson, 67, was accused of concealing abuse in the 1970s by notorious paedophile priest Jim Fletcher.