Mike Pence holds ‘important conversation’ with Pakistan PM on South Asia strategy: White House

New York: US Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday had an “important conversation” with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on the recently announced South Asia strategy of the US President Donald Trump, the White House said. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations.


US Senate passes $700 billion defence spending bill

Washington: The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved the nearly $700 billion defence spending bill for.


Two more arrests over London Underground bombing

London: Two men were arrested in Wales on Wednesday over last week’s London Underground terror attack.


Afghan president at UN urges dialogue with Pakistan to curb...

Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has called for international action and a long-term strategy.


224 dead in Mexico quake

At least 224 people have died in a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that shook central Mexico, the Secretary.


Facebook suspending accounts of Rohingya activists: Report

Myanmar considers the Rohingyas illegal immigrants from neighbouring Bangladesh, whereas Bangladesh considers.


TRAI slashes call termination charges to 6 paise/minute

New Delhi: The Indian telecom regulator on Tuesday came out with a regulation where it has more than.


Sikh family in Australia wins case over son wearing turban...

Melbourne: A Sikh family in Australia won a legal battle on Tuesday against a Christian school which.


US to send over 3,000 additional troops to Afghanistan

Washington: The US will send more than 3,000 additional troops to Afghanistan to shore up security under.


Pakistan: 57 indicted for lynching of university student Mashal Khan

Islamabad: A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Tuesday indicted 57 people for the brutal lynching of.