163 killed in Rohingya attacks in past year, says Myanmar

At least 163 people have been killed and 91 others have gone missing over the past year in attacks carried out by Rohingya Muslim militants in the restive Rakhine state, Myanmar government officials said. The comments on Tuesday came after the bodies of at least 45 Hindus were discovered in three mass.


Nepal names 3-year-old as new ‘living goddess’ of Kathmandu

A three-year-old girl has been named the new “Kumari” of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu after her predecessor.


Putin says Russia to destroy ‘last chemical weapons’

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced that Russia would destroy its last chemical weapons,.


Hindus recount massacre in Myanmar as mass graves unearthed

Rika Dhar watched as her husband, two brothers and countless neighbours were brutally hacked to death.


Over 92% Kurds vote for independence in Iraq

Iraq’s Kurds announced a massive “yes” vote for independence on Wednesday following a referendum.


White House calls North Korea’s claim of Trump declaring war...

Washington: The White House has rejected claims that the US has declared war on North Korea, asserting.


Pakistan’s ex-PM Sharif appears before anti-corruption court, set to be...

Islamabad: Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appeared before an anti-corruption court on Tuesday,.


German elections: A vote for stability but with question marks

Berlin: Chancellor Angela Merkel is poised for an unprecedented fourth term as Chancellor in Germany.


Pakistan Army chief to visit Afghanistan this week

Islamabad: Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa is expected to visit Afghanistan this week for talks.


Rohingya refugee influx has come to a virtual halt, says...

Cox’s: The influx of Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh has ground to a virtual halt, officials said.