High-Level Taliban Figures Land In Qatar As Part Of Prisoner Swap
Three ranking Taliban prisoners have been released by the Afghan government and flown to Qatar for an expected swap for two Western hostages held by the militant group, Taliban sources…
NK nuclear envoy: Dialogue with US ‘impossible’ unless Washington drops ‘hostile policy’
North Korea’s chief nuclear negotiator said Tuesday that dialogue between Pyongyang and Washington is “impossible” unless the United States makes a “bold decision to drop the hostile policy” against the…
Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif leaves Pakistan for medical treatment in London
Sharif departed on a special plane from the city of Lahore, after a court granted him permission to leave for four weeks abroad for medical treatment. His conviction was earlier…
‘Checking and clogging’ different, Modi tells MPs
New Delhi, November 18 Impressing upon the members to make a distinction between “checking and clogging”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the Rajya Sabha was “integral and essential” wing…
Bill Gates is now world’s richest man; beats Amazon’s Jeff Bezos again for top spot
Bill Gates’ fortunes stand at $110 billion as of 18 November 2019 while Jeff Bezos trails at $109 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index. Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates…
China’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait
The ship, which has yet to be named, is Beijing’s second carrier and will add massive firepower to its navy once it is officially put into service. HIGHLIGHTS China said…
Hassan Rouhani Warns Cannot Allow Protests To Cause “Insecurity” In Iran
“Protesting is the people’s right, but protesting is different from rioting. We should not allow insecurity in the society,” Hassan Rouhani said. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned Sunday that riot-hit…
Fathima had no friends, Akhlaq no neighbours: IIT-Madras suicide, Dadri lynching linked by mainstream’s lack of engagement with Muslims
In the wake of the suicide of IIT-Madras student Fathima Latheef, it is important to remember the story of Mohammed Akhlaq The victim of the Dadri lynching does not anymore…
Amid confusion, Sabarimala temple opens today with high security
Ahead of the opening of the temple, Kerala govt said they will not provide protection to any woman visiting the temple. Pathanamthitta: Amid confusion over the latest verdict of the…
Naval Mig-29K engine fire, pilots safe
The aircraft that crashed was a trainer version of the fighter jet. The aircraft was on a routine mission when it suffered an engine fire, according to Navy spokesperson An…