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May 21, 2019 1:48 PM

Christchurch attacker charged with terrorism

<span style="color: #222222;">In New Zealand, the man accused of shooting dead 51 worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, has been formally charged with terrorism for the first time.<br />''<br />''In a statement...

May 21, 2019 1:38 PM

Indian peacekeeper to be honoured posthumously by UN

<span style="color: #222222;">An Indian peacekeeper is among the 119 military, police and civilian personnel who will be honoured with a prestigious UN medal this year for courage and sacrifice in the line of duty.<br />''<br />&a...

May 21, 2019 1:38 PM

Joko Widodo elected President of Indonesia for second term

Indonesia's Joko Widodo has been re-elected as president of the country, beating rival Prabowo Subianto, a retired general.<br />''<br />''The elections commission has said Widodo and his vice-presidential running mate Ma'ruf Amin won the ele...

May 21, 2019 11:40 AM

Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda passes away

<span style="color: #222222;">Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda has passed away. He was 70. <br />''<br />''The veteran Austrian's family said in a statement that Lauda, who underwent a l...

May 21, 2019 11:35 AM

Peacebuilding activities should align with national priorities: India

<span style="color: #222222;">India has emphasised that peacebuilding activities will give sustainable results only if they align with a nation's priorities and its leaders and institutions are involved in the implementation. <br />&apo...

May 21, 2019 8:06 AM

Pakistan appoints Mueenul Haq as High Commissioner to India

<span style="color: #222222;">Pakistan has appointed career diplomat Mueenul Haq as the High Commissioner to India. <br />''<br />''Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday approved appointments of over two dozen ambassadors ...

May 21, 2019 8:01 AM

US delays ban on American technology exports to Huawei until mid-August

US officials have delayed a ban on American technology exports to Chinese tech giant Huawei until mid-August, saying the time was needed to allow for software s and other contractual obligations. <br />''<br />''The US Commerce Department yesterday sai...

May 21, 2019 7:07 AM

Trump says Iran provocations will be met with 'great force'

United States President Donald Trump is threatening to meet provocations by Iran with great force, but says he's also willing to negotiate.<br />''<br />'' Mr Trump spoke to reporters as he left the White House yesterday en route to a rally in Pen...

May 21, 2019 6:33 AM

UK scraps landing Cards for Indians, others at airports

The UK government has scrapped the requirement of filling out landing cards by international travellers coming to the UK from countries like India, as part of a series of measures aimed at a smoother entry into Britain.<br />'' <br />''The...

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