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Thai palace releases rare images of King Maha Vajiralongkornâ€™s royal consort

Thai palace releases rare images of King Maha Vajiralongkornâ€™s royal...

Vajiralongkorn bestowed rank of -'Chao Khun Phra-' on 34-year-old former army nurse Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi on his 67th...

27 Aug 2019 2:32 PM IST

Two much? Reluctant to hurt any of his girlfriends, Indonesian man marries both

Two much? Reluctant to hurt any of his girlfriends, Indonesian man...

Apparently, the two women get along with each other and even posed together for pictures.

27 Aug 2019 1:33 PM IST

Pak President Arif Alvi gets notice from Twitter over post on Kashmir: report

Pak President Arif Alvi gets notice from Twitter over post on Kashmir:...

The centre this month ended special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two UT, evoking strong...

27 Aug 2019 12:57 PM IST

Protestors possessed weapons, assaulted officers: Hong Kong police defends on firing

Protestors possessed weapons, assaulted officers: Hong Kong police...

Later, water cannons were used against a makeshift barricade, marking the first time water cannon vans had ever been...

27 Aug 2019 10:02 AM IST

Indonesia picks Borneo Island for new capital

Indonesia picks Borneo Island for new capital

Environmentalists expressed concerns the capital city move could threaten endangered species.

27 Aug 2019 1:49 AM IST

Indonesian Prez plans to move its capital to Borneo island

Indonesian Prez plans to move its capital to Borneo island

President Widodo said it was urgent that relocation plans commence, although capital would not physically begin to be...

26 Aug 2019 3:14 PM IST

No one is above law, not even Zakir Naik: Malaysia Home Minister

No one is above law, not even Zakir Naik: Malaysia Home Minister

He said Naik-'s statement has caused discomfort which is why it is necessary to ensure justice.

26 Aug 2019 2:05 PM IST

Japan says didnâ€™t compromise too much in trade talks with US

Japan says didnâ€™t compromise too much in trade talks with US

Chief Cabinet Secreatry declined to comment when asked if there was still chance US could impose additional tariffs on...

26 Aug 2019 2:05 PM IST

As protest enters 12th week, Hong Kong police draw guns, arrest 36

As protest enters 12th week, Hong Kong police draw guns, arrest 36

Asked about the protests in Hong Kong, the 62-year-old Ho said they would end eventually, like a major typhoon.

26 Aug 2019 8:52 AM IST

Committed to complete Kartarpur Corridor, despite tense ties with India: Pak

Committed to complete Kartarpur Corridor, despite tense ties with...

The Kartarpur corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Pakistan-'s Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur...

25 Aug 2019 3:43 PM IST

Japan, US reach broad agreement on trade deal: reports

Japan, US reach broad agreement on trade deal: reports

-'We saw a great progress,-' Japan-'s minister in charge of trade talks with the US, Toshimitsu Motegi, told reporters...

25 Aug 2019 3:19 PM IST

After night of clashes, Hong Kong braces for fresh rally

After night of clashes, Hong Kong braces for fresh rally

Hong Kong has been gripped by three months of street demonstrations that started against a proposed extradition bill to...

25 Aug 2019 3:09 PM IST