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August 25, 2017 11:44 AM

US terms situation in Maldives disturbing and unfortunate

United states has termed the situation in Maldives disturbing and unfortunate saying a free and fair parliament governed by impartial rules is essential for a healthy democracy. US ambassador to Maldives in a statement urged upon the government of Maldives to ensure that the majlis or parliament fun...

August 25, 2017 11:33 AM

Heavy downpour lashes Rawalpindi, Islamabad and adjoining areas

Heavy downpour with gusty winds lashed Rawalpindi, Islamabad and its adjoining areas today morning. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, 85 millimeter rain was recorded in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. <br/><br/>The heavy rain resulted flooding in low lying areas of Rawalpindi wh...

August 25, 2017 11:33 AM

Thai ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra fails to show for verdict

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has failed to show up for the verdict in her trial over a rice subsidy scheme.<br/><br/>Lawyers for Ms Yingluck, who is charged with negligence, said she is ill. The Supreme Court has issued an arrest warrant for her and has delayed the verd...

August 25, 2017 10:00 AM

Myanmar: 5 police, 7 Rohingya Muslim insurgents killed in Rakhine state

In Myanmar, at least five police and seven Rohingya Muslim insurgents were killed overnight in the Rakhine state, after militants staged coordinated attacks on 24 police posts and tried breaking into an army base. <br/><br/>The government said today that attacks mark a dramatic escalatio...

August 25, 2017 7:46 AM

New Zealand to increase military personnel in Afghanistan by 3

Just days after the United States said it would increase troop numbers in Afghanistan and ask its allies to do the same, New Zealand today announced an extra three non-combat military personnel, boosting its military commitment to 13.<br/><br/>U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday unveil...

August 24, 2017 8:28 PM

Qatar restores diplomatic ties to Iran

Qatar has restored full diplomatic relations with Iran, disregarding the demands of Arab nations that it lessen its ties to Tehran. <br/><br/>Qatar's Foreign Ministry announced early today that the country's ambassador would return to Tehran. Qatar pulled out its ambassador in ...

August 24, 2017 5:47 PM

Hato Typhoon: Death toll rises to 16

Death toll has risen to 16 as typhoon Hato, the strongest to hit southern China in 53 years, left a trail of death and destruction in the region with Macau and Hong Kong bearing the brunt of the storm. <br/><br/>Over 150 others were reportedly injured and residents had been struggling wi...

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