US-Bangla Airline Crash: 39 dead, many injured
39 people have been confirmed dead in a tragic crash of US-Bangla Airlines plane at the Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu, Nepal. The plane twisted off the runway during landing…
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US-Turkey tensions: US cuts use of Incirlik Air Base
In the wake of deteriorating ties with Turkey, US has considerably cut-back its operations from the Incirlik air base and is in a process of permanent reduction. The decision has…
Saudi Royal Decree: Crackdown on Corruption
King Salman of Saudi Arabia has issued a royal decree to set up a specialised anti-corruption department which will handle the prime task of investigating the corruption cases. The announcement…
UN condemns anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka
UN has strongly condemned the anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka which has claimed 2 lives and left many injured. The communal clashes have also led to burning of mosques and…
Russian Super-tease: Tests the invincible hypersonic missile
Russia has confirmed the test of an advanced hypersonic missile which is capable of delivering a warhead at hypersonic speed thus tearing any defences. Russian Defence Ministry confirmed that Russia…
US Tariffs: EU, Japan push for exemptions
EU and Japan are trying to seek exemptions from US steel and aluminium tariffs in order to not to enter into a trade war with the largest economy of the…
Xi as President for life: China scraps limits on Presidential term
In a historic move, Chinese legislature has scrapped limits on Presidential term thus clearing the path of Xi Jinping to rule indefinitely and formally making him the President for Life….
Japan: PM and FM under intense pressure over suspected scandal
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Finance Minister Taro Aso are faced with increasing pressure over an assumed cronyism scandal. Shinzo Abe is now facing heat over fresh shreds of evidence…
Eastern Ghouta: Syrian Army advances further
Syrian Army has further augmented its offensive on the besieged enclave of Eastern Ghouta which as per official government claims have completely fragmented the area. Army has captured Mesraba which…
Chile: New Law to protect its waters
Chile has passed a new law to protect its ocean waters along its 6,400 km coastline. President Michele Bachelet which has led to the creation of nine marine reserves. Chile…