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Mass weddings planned, after Taiwan says Yes to gay union

Mass weddings planned, after Taiwan says Yes to gay union

-'Itâ€™s a breakthrough, I have to say so,-' said Shiau Hong-chi, professor of gender studies at Shih-Hsin University in...

18 May 2019 1:09 PM IST

$Iran works to counter US sanctions; says it can hit US warships in gulf \easily\$ West Asia

Iran works to counter US sanctions; says it can hit US warships in...

Washington has increased economic sanctions and built up its military in the region, accusing Iran of threats to US...

18 May 2019 8:32 AM IST

Japan bans drones over Olympic, military sites

Japan bans drones over Olympic, military sites

Current law already bans the flying of drones over key facilities such as the Prime Minister-'s Office and the Imperial...

17 May 2019 2:54 PM IST

China invoke past wars, patriotism as trade war with US intensifies

China invoke past wars, patriotism as trade war with US intensifies

The United States is not sincere about wanting to resume trade talks with China and has damaged the atmosphere for...

17 May 2019 1:39 PM IST

$Saudi blame Iran for drone strikes; want US to launch \surgical strike\ on Tehran$ West Asia

Saudi blame Iran for drone strikes; want US to launch -'surgical...

Concerns about the possible conflict have flared after the US dispatched warships and bombers to the region to counter a...

17 May 2019 1:03 PM IST

In a first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage

In a first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage

Bill which offers same-sex couples similar legal protections for marriage as heterosexuals, will take effect after Tsai...

17 May 2019 12:25 PM IST

Close aide of Sri Lanka bombers arrested with several passports

Close aide of Sri Lanka bombers arrested with several passports

Mohammed Rizwan was arrested from the Mabole area in Wattala by the police on Wednesday.

17 May 2019 12:08 PM IST

$\No possibility\ of talks with US: Iran Foreign Minister after meeting Shinzo Abe$ World

-'No possibility-' of talks with US: Iran Foreign Minister after...

Washington withdrew a year ago from a nuclear deal with Tehran and re-imposed sanctions, prompting a deterioration in...

17 May 2019 12:02 PM IST

Chinese authorities confirm 17 people trapped in flooded mine

Chinese authorities confirm 17 people trapped in flooded mine

The incidents underscore continuing problems with occupational safety despite a government drive to improve standards.

17 May 2019 11:45 AM IST

Nearly 500 people test positive for HIV in Pakistani district

Nearly 500 people test positive for HIV in Pakistani district

A local physician who has AIDS has since been arrested and is being investigated for possibly intentionally infecting...

17 May 2019 9:09 AM IST

Get UAE driving classes in Kerala

Get UAE driving classes in Kerala

Driving institutes complying with regulations in the UAE will be established in various parts of India to facilitate the...

17 May 2019 4:46 AM IST

Eleven pulled alive from rubble in China building collapse

Eleven pulled alive from rubble in China building collapse

More than 150 rescuers are on the scene and had pulled out 11 survivors by early afternoon, the fire service said.

16 May 2019 3:14 PM IST