US-backed forces enter key Islamic State bastion in north Syria

Beirut: US-backed Kurdish and Arab fighters advanced today into the Islamic State jihadist group’s bastion of Manbij in northern Syria, sparking fierce street fighting as they push to take the city. Backed by air strikes by the US-led coalition bombing IS in Syria and Iraq, fighters with the Syrian.


North Korea fails again with new missile test: S Korea

Seoul: North Korea tried but apparently failed in its latest test Wednesday of what was suspected to.


Anti-terror operation underway in Brussels after bomb alert

Belgium: An anti-terror operation is currently underway at City 2, a Brussels shopping centre, after.


In a blunt message, Pentagon says Pakistan’s terror havens affecting...

Washington: In a blunt message to Pakistan, the US has said that continued existence of terror safe havens.


Clinton’s lead over Trump slips after Florida shooting: Poll

New York: Donald Trump chipped away at Hillary Clinton’s lead in the presidential race this week,.


India, Pakistan’s SCO entry may have negative effect on grouping:...

Beijing: With Shanghai Cooperation Organisation set to admit India and Pakistan amid growing rancour.


Bernie Sanders vows to help Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump,...

Washington: Bernie Sanders promised on Thursday to work with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.


Shocking offer! Bill Gates wants to donate 100,000 hens to...

London: US billionaire Bill Gates reportedly offered 100,000 hens to Bolivia to mitigate the country’s.


After slew of deadly attacks, another Hindu priest receives death...

Dhaka: Suspected Islamists claiming to be the ISIS followers have threatened to kill aHindu priest of.


India’s entry into NSG will shake strategic balance in South...

Beijing: Acknowledging that India is “inching closer” to get membership of the Nuclear Suppliers.