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Qureshi said India's 'stubbornness' is also adversely affecting future of the SAARC countries, the Radio Pakistan report said. (Photo: File | PTI)

India calling off foreign ministers' meet 'unfortunate': FM Qureshi

DC CORRESPONDANT | PTI

'It is unfortunate that India hasn't given positive response. It has once again wasted an opportunity for peace,' Qureshi said.

The conservative kingdom requires women to seek permission from male "guardians" -- their fathers, husbands or other male relatives -- to travel, get married and do other tasks. (Photo: File)

Saudi court grants woman passport after father refuses to send her abroad

DC CORRESPONDANT | PTI

The 24-year-old woman in western Jeddah sought to disown her father as guardian after he refused to let her seek a passport to study abroad.

The two adults were a co-worker at the facility and the father of one of the infants, the officer said. (Photo: Pixabay)

NY: Three babies, 2 adults slashed, attacker found with self-inflicted cuts on wrists

Speaking to reporters in the halls of the National Assembly, Le Pen said she felt 'persecuted' by the state and would defy the order. (Photo: AFP)

France: Marine Le Pen ordered to undergo psychiatric tests over IS tweets

The move comes as the United States and China are in the heat of a trade war. (Representational Image)

Correct mistake, withdraw sanctions or bear consequences: China warns US

At a midterms campaign rally in Las Vegas late on Thursday, Trump told the crowd that he fully backs Kavanaugh. (Photo: AFP)

Willing to testify on new date: Woman accusing Trump's SC nominee Kavanaugh

The MV Nyerere may have been carrying as many as 200 passengers, double the ferry's capacity, when it capsized close to the pier on Ukara Island, according to reports on state media. (Photo: AFP)

Tanzania: Over 100 dead, dozens missing after ferry capsizes in Lake Victoria

The original version of the story was titled 'Nikki Haley's View of New York is Priceless. Her Curtains? USD52,701'. The daily later said that the headline and the story gave an incorrect impression. (Photo: AFP)

Nikki Haley slams New York Times for incorrect story about expensive curtains

Police responded to a shooting shortly after 9 pm local time and found several people with gunshot wounds. (Representational Image | AP)

7 people, including children, shot at in New York: reports

The State Department also announced it was placing 33 Russian intelligence and military-linked actors on its sanctions blacklist under the CAATSA rules. (Representational image | AFP)

US hits China with punishing sanctions over purchase of Russian jets, missiles

Agents from the Baltimore offices of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI were also responding, the agencies said. (Representational Image)

‘Multiple victims’ reported in shooting at Maryland’s Harford County

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Is $1,100 too much for an iPhone? Get an older one for less

Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks about the new Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR at the Steve Jobs Theater during an event to announce new Apple products in Cupertino, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

11-year-old boy's eyelashes are almost two inches long

11-year-old boy's eyelashes are almost two inches long. (Photo: Pixabay)

2 minutes of this exercise as good as 30 minutes of moderate workout: Study

2 minutes of this exercise as good as 30 minutes of moderate workout. (Photo: Pixabay)

For Hrithik ‘original Khan’ is not SRK, Salman, Aamir but who has Sussanne connection

Hrithik Roshan and Sussane Khan were married for 14 years before their divorce.

Why women even feminists are attracted to 'benevolently sexist' men

Why women even feminists are attracted to 'benevolently sexist' men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kedar Jadhav in tug of war battle between BJP and Congress

India’s right-arm offbreak bowler Kedar Jadhav had a match to remember against Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2018 encounter, having finished with a spell of 3-23. (Photo: AP)

Audi to launch 12 electric cars by 2025

Audi has announced that it would also launch Avant (wagon) and Sportback forms of its electric cars in future.

Asia Cup 2018, IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma top-scores with 83 runs as India clinch win

Rohit Sharma slammed another 50 as India inched closer to victory. (Photo: AFP)

Man Booker reveals 2018 shortlist, Daisy Johnson youngest author ever on list

The panel of judges, from left, Jacqueline Rose, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Val McDermid, Leo Robson and Leanne Shapton pose for a photo, during the Man Booker Prize 2018 shortlist announcement. (Photo: AP)

Waiting period for Mahindra cars: Will you get delivery by Navratri?

The festival season is already underway and a lot of you might be looking to a get your new car delivered in the most auspicious Navratri period in October.

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Activists march to protest the Trump administration's approach to illegal border crossings and separation of children from immigrant parents, Saturday, June 30, 2018, in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Protesters flood US cities to fight Donald Trump immigration policy

Protesters flood US cities to fight Donald Trump immigration policy

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Activists march to protest the Trump administration's approach to illegal border crossings and separation of children from immigrant parents, Saturday, June 30, 2018, in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Protesters flood US cities to fight Donald Trump immigration policy

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump during their first meeting at the Capella resort on Sentosa Island Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump-Kim Jong Un in Singapore for the historic summit

Leaders of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SOC) from left Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tajikistan President Imomali Rakhmon, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain sign an agreements for the SOC summit in Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong Province, Sunday, June 10, 2018. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi attends 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization in China's Qingdao

The fiery volcanic eruption in south-central Guatemala killed scores as rescuers struggled to reach people where homes and roads were charred and blanketed with ash.

In Photos: Stories of destruction at wake of Volcano of Fire in Guatemala

Neighbours

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sits in a vehicle alongside his younger brother Shahbaz Sharif (R) following his release from Adiala prison in Rawalpindi on September 19. (Photo: AP)

You're innocent: Supporters welcome Nawaz Sharif in Lahore after release

Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and presumed political heir, was sentenced to seven years in prison on related charges. (Photo: File)

Pak court orders release of Nawaz Sharif, daughter; suspends jail term

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: DC archives)

Nawaz Sharifs back in jail as parole ends

Pakistan's Army Chief on 3-day visit to China over 'silk road' tension Sri Lanka will urge UN to remove war crime charges against its troops: Prez ‘ISI world’s best intel agency, our first line of defence’, says Pak PM Imran Khan

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Asia

Beijing on Friday urged the United States to withdraw sanctions or “bear the consequences”.

China, Russia warn US against new sanctions

Vietnam has no paramount ruler and is officially led by the president, prime minister and Communist Party chief. Quang was appointed to the role in April, 2016. (Photo: AP)

Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang passes away at 61: reports

Malaysia EX-PM Najib Razak

Malaysia Ex-PM slapped with 25 new charges

North Korean leader Kim and his wife Ri Sol Ju stand with South Korean President Moon and his wife Kim Jung-sook on top of Mount Paektu. (Photo: AFP)

In show of unity, two Koreas' leaders visit spiritual birthplace of nation

'Those who oppose the BRI or the CPEC shall never succeed as this is an initiative of peace and development not only for China but for region and beyond,' it quoted Xi as saying. (Photo: File)

Those opposing economic corridor will 'never succeed': China to Pak

Police say he will face 21 money-laundering charges related to the mysterious transfer of huge sums into his personal bank account, a key episode in the long-running scandal. He may also face additional charges under anti-corruption laws. (Photo: AP)

Malaysia EX-PM faces corruption charges over USD 681 mn bank balance

Abe handily defeated his sole challenger, Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister. (Photo: File)

Japan's Shinzo Abe re-elected as as party head, to continue as PM

A Filipino trooper keeps guard as search operations continue at the site where victims are believed to have been buried by a landslide triggered by Typhoon Mangkhut lashed across Itogon, Benguet province, northern Philippines. (Photo: AP)

Philippines typhoon Mangkhut toll hits 81, expected to rise

Middle East

A militant wearing a suicide vest blew himself up just after midnight at Adnan al-Ganam’s house in the village of Asdira, Colonel Khalil al-Sahn, the police chief of surrounding Shirqat district, told Reuters. (Representational Image)

Suicide attack kills at least six tribal militiamen in northern Iraq

Jalaluddin was an Afghan mujahideen commander fighting the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s with the help of the US and Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network founder

Iran has dismissed any direct talks with Washington to resolve the issues raised by Trump. (Photo: File)

Iran to unveil new fighter jet, develop missiles: Defence minister

Abu Dhabi based father-son duo travel to India, breaks world record Saudi Arabia arrests man for posting ‘offensive breakfast video’ with woman Iran, Syria sign deal for military cooperation: reports

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America

Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO

Google ex-boss predicts net split

Guterres said it was 'not acceptable' for Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, to be jailed 'for what they were doing' as journalists in Myanmar. (Photo: File)

UN chief urges Myanmar to pardon convicted Reuters reporters

Pramila Jayapal

12 Indian-Americans in US Congressional elections poll fray

The Indian-American community described the advertisement in an Indian-American newspaper as “offensive” for featuring Lord Ganesha.

Republicans sorry for Lord Ganesha advertisement

Guterres offered UN help to advance efforts to fully rid the Korean peninsula of nuclear weapons and called for unity among global powers. (Photo: File)

UN chief calls for concrete action to follow up on N Korea's denuclearisation

Speaking before Pompeo’s comments, Trump‏ welcomed Kim’s pledges, calling them part of 'tremendous progress' with Pyongyang on a number of fronts, and hailing 'very good news' from the summit between the Koreas. (Photo: File | AFP)

Ready to resume N Korea talks: US seeks denuclearisation by 2021

'China has openly stated that they are actively trying to impact and change our election by attacking our farmers, ranchers and industrial workers because of their loyalty to me,' the President tweeted. (Photo: File)

Trump accuses China of meddling in US elections, China rejects charge

Stormy Daniels claims to have slept with President Trump during a celebrity golf tournament in California, in 2006. (Photo: ANI)

Trump's penis looks like mushroom character in Mario Kart, says Stormy Daniels

Europe

World Health Organisation

Alcohol kills more than AIDS, riots, mishaps: WHO

Ashley Dominic Singh was arrested from an east London address and charged last week after an appeal by officers from Operation Falcon, the Metropolitan Police's fraud and cyber crime team. (Photo: Twitter | @metpoliceuk)

UK: Indian-origin man pleads guilty to credit card scam of nearly GBP 227,000

The accident occurred in the eastern city of Oss, near the German border. (Representational | PTI)

Four children dead, 2 people injured as train hits cargo bicycle in Netherlands

Indian-origin doctor warns of ‘unconscious racism’ in UK’s health service Britain, EU clash over who should give ground as Brexit nears Arson attack on Indian-origin family's home in UK; hate crime, say cops

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Africa

Kim Jong

US, North Korea nuclear talks in danger

The dead body of the father was also found in the hotel room after he committed suicide. (Representational Image)

9-yr-old British boy found dead at hotel room in South Africa next to his father

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) describes the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) as Critically Endangered just one step away from being extinct in the wild. (Photo: Pixabay)

11 rhinoceros killed in Kenya transit

The latest death toll was published around 7:00 pm (1800 GMT), after the search and rescue operation had ended for the day. (Photo: AP)

At least 48 migrants dead after boat sinks off Tunisian coast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday to attend the BRICS Summit called for sharing the best practices and policies in the connection, while adding that technology can help to enhance better service delivery, productivity levels. (Photo: AP)

India wants to work with BRICS on 'Fourth Industrial Revolution': PM Modi

Often called the "Mother of the Nation" and "Mama Winnie," Madikizela-Mandela fought to keep South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle in the international spotlight while her husband, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned. (Photo: AP)

South Africa bids farewell to Madikizela-Mandela

On the sidelines of the BRICS Education Ministers' meeting here, the minister of state for HRD echoed the views of his counterparts that many of the current traditional jobs will become redundant or demand different qualification requirements in future. (Photo: @dr_satyapal/Twitter)

Young generation needs to be prepared for 'fourth industrial revolution': Satya Pal

'The decision by the NEC to recall its deployee was taken only after exhaustive discussion on the impact such a recall would have on the country,' he said. (Photo: File)

South Africa: Scandal-tainted prez Zuma 'agrees' to step down but no date specified

Australia and New Zealand

Morrison called on parliament to quickly raise the maximum sentence for such deliberate food contamination from ten to 15 years behind bars. (Photo: AFP)

Sabotaging strawberries is equal to terrorism: Australia PM

French President Emmanuel Macron said the two nations -- alongside fellow democracy India -- had a responsibility to protect the region from 'hegemony' -- a veiled reference to Beijing's growing might. (Photo: File)

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

Rathod had arrived in Australia four years ago on a student visa to study accountancy. (Photo: Facebook | Maulin Rathod)

Teenage girl charged with murder of Indian student in Australia

Australia's pride: First homosexual couple tie the knot Scott Morrison next PM of Australia, ousts Malcolm Turnbull: reports Sri Lankan linked to Islamic State terror plot in Oz

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