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Sri Lankas economy was slowly recovering from the impact of the Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed hundreds and crippled the booming tourism sector, the International Monetary Fund said Saturday. (Representational Image)World
Sri Lanka economy slowly recovering from Easter attacks: IMF

Furusawa-'s comments coincided with the latest tranche of a USD 1.5 billion IMF bailout package for Sri Lanka first...

2 Nov 2019 3:08 PM IST

Tashkent: Rajnath Singh meets Afghan Chief Executive, lays emphasis on SCO countriesWorld
Tashkent: Rajnath Singh meets Afghan Chief Executive, lays emphasis on...

The leader laid emphasis on economic cooperation during his address at the SCO meeting earlier in the day.

2 Nov 2019 1:31 PM IST

Search operations were underway overnight, but there werent many developments. Since the tides have weakened and the sun has risen, we will expand the search with divers joining the rescue, a local official said. (Photo: ANI | Representational)World
7 South Korean nationals missing after helicopter crash in sea of...

The chopper was carrying 5 rescue workers, an injured person and their friend.

1 Nov 2019 2:38 PM IST

Pyongyang is under multiple sets of international sanctions over its nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programmes, which it says it needs to defend against a possible US invasion. (Representational Image)World
North Korea conducts new test of ‘super-large’ rocket launcher:...

South Korea-'s military said Thursday that the North had launched two short-range projectiles from South Pyongan...

1 Nov 2019 8:24 AM IST

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (Photo: AFP)West Asia
Islamic State’s new leader calls Trump ‘crazy old man’, asks US...

-'We mourn you... commander of faithful,-' said Abu Hamza al-Quraishi -- presented as jihadist group-'s new spokesman --...

1 Nov 2019 8:18 AM IST

Jadhav is a retired Indian Navy officer who was sentenced to death by the Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism after a closed trial in April 2017. (Photo: File)World
Pak violated Vienna convention in Kulbhushan case: ICJ Prez to UNGA

In a major victory for India, the ICJ had ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence awarded to Jadhav.

31 Oct 2019 1:52 PM IST

At least 13 people were killed and 30 others injured as a fire broke out on a train in Pakistan on Thursday after a gas canister carried by a passenger exploded. (Photo: ANI)World
At least 65 killed as fire engulfs Pakistan train after gas canister...

Some passengers were cooking breakfast when the gas cylinder exploded, the report said.

31 Oct 2019 10:40 AM IST

I cant hide this from you. I have reached a dead-end. To all my political peers, our responsibility today is how to protect Lebanon and to uplift the economy. Today, there is a serious opportunity and we should not waste it, Hariri said. (Photo: ANI)West Asia
-'Reached a dead end-': Lebanon PM resigns amid nationwide protests

As Hariri announced his resignation, scores of demonstrators in Beirut celebrated with joy.

30 Oct 2019 8:09 PM IST

Islamabad will levy USD 20 as a service charge on each Indian, who will visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, the shrine of Guru Nanak Dev in Pakistan. (Photo: ANI)World
Pak releases coin to commemorate 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru...

The first group of pilgrims from India is expected to depart for the neighbouring country on November 9.

30 Oct 2019 1:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (left) in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)World
PM Modi calls on global firms to invest in India

PM Modi told the audience that in his childhood he had “sold tea on a platform” and had lived in poverty.

30 Oct 2019 12:49 AM IST

Dalai Lama. (Photo: File)World
China says its approval is -'must-' for choosing Dalai Lama-'s...

China claims control over the selection, asserting that the successor to the Dalai Lama has to be endorsed by it.

29 Oct 2019 5:59 PM IST

According to the new test report on Sunday, the blood platelet count of Sharif has fallen from 45,000 to 25,000 within a day. (Photo: File)World
Nawaz Sharif fighting for life after drastic drop in blood platelet...

Khan said that the poor blood sugar and blood pressure had also taken a toll on the former premier’s health, the...

29 Oct 2019 5:09 PM IST

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