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August 27, 2017 5:58 PM

India's Afghan role focused on economy, not security: US official

A senior Trump administration official has said New Delhi's role in the war-torn Afghanistan is focused around economic and democratic development and not on security issues, asserting that nobody has talked about asking India to send troops to that country. <br/><br/>President Dona...

August 27, 2017 2:07 PM

Tiny diamonds may prevent fires in smartphone batteries: Study

A study by scientists in the United States reveals that nanodiamonds can prevent lithium batteries from bursting into flames, making smartphones, laptops and other mobile devices safer to use. The study was published in the journal Nature Communications. <br/><br/>Amercian researchers de...

August 27, 2017 7:53 AM

USA: Powerful Hurricane, Harvey hits central Texas coast; three killed

The most powerful hurricane to hit the US mainland in 12 years, Harvey, made landfall in central Texas coast with winds of 195 kilometres per hour. The National Hurricane Centre said, Harvey made landfall between Port Aransas and Port O'Connor in Texas. <br/><br/>Officials said, in ...

August 27, 2017 7:18 AM

Hundreds of thousands march in Barcelona to show unity after Islamist attacks

Hundreds of thousands of people in Barcelona have marched against militant Islamists who left 15 people dead in and around the city last week. King Felipe VI led the demonstrators, alongside Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. The king is the first Spanish sovereign to take part in a demonstration since t...

August 27, 2017 6:54 AM

UN shows concern over attacks on Myanmar security forces

UN Secretary-general Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the attacks on the Myanmar security forces by Rohingya militants in the northern Rakhine State and hoped that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. Clashes erupted between Rohingya militants and Myanmar security forces in the Ra...

August 27, 2017 6:32 AM

Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas

The most powerful hurricane to hit the US mainland in 12 years, Harvey, made landfall in central Texas coast with winds of 195 kilometres per hour. The National Hurricane Centre said, Harvey made landfall between Port Aransas and Port O'Connor in Texas. <br/><br/>Officials said, in ...

August 27, 2017 1:47 AM

Pakistan's anti-corruption court acquits Zardari in old corruption case

Pakistan's anti-corruption court today acquitted former president Asif Ali Zardari in an old corruption case in which he was accused of possessing illegal assets. <br/><br/>Zardari's counsel requested for acquittal of Zardari and Justice Khalid Mahmood Ranjha National Accountab...

August 26, 2017 8:45 PM

India, Qatar discuss matters of mutual interest in New Delhi

India and Qatar today discussed matters of mutual interest pertaining to bilateral, regional and international affairs today in New Delhi. <br/><br/>The two sides reviewed progress on the follow up of key decisions taken during the high-level bilateral visits which have been contributing...

August 26, 2017 7:34 PM

Typhoon Hato kills 3 in China

In China, at least three people were killed and 13 others have gone missing in disasters triggered by Typhoon Hato in southwest Yunnan Province. Local authorities said today the floods, landslides and mudslides have affected more than 410,000 people in 64 counties, forcing evacuation of nearly 8,400...

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