Donald Trump warns of violent change if Republicans lose midterms
WASHINGTON:US President Donald Trump warned evangelical leaders that if Republicans lose control of Congress in the midterm elections, Democrats will...
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USA economy grew 4.2 per cent in second quarter, faster than first reported
WASHINGTON: The roaring growth recorded by the United States of America (USA) economy in the second quarter was even faster...
Myanmar military chiefs should face ‘genocide’ case for Muslim Rohingya killings
GENEVA: Investigators working for the UN's top human rights body said today that top Myanmar military leaders should be prosecuted...
Iran lawsuit against USA sanctions opens at UN court
THE HAGUE: Iran opened a lawsuit today demanding the UN's top court order the suspension of renewed United States of...
North Korea expels Japanese man who had been detained
TOKYO: Japanese government officials said today that they were trying to ensure the safety of a Japanese tourist whom North...
India, Pakistan to resume talks on Indus Waters Treaty in Lahore this week
By Sajjad HussainnnISLAMABAD: India and Pakistan will resume their talks on various aspects of the crucial Indus Waters Treaty in...
Hair-raising! Japan bullet train staff made to sit by tracks
TOKYO: A Japanese rail company has defended a safety exercise that requires employees to sit beside tracks in tunnels as...
Senator John McCain, Vietnam war hero and political maverick, dies at 81
By Yoshita SinghnnNEW YORK: US Senator John McCain, a prisoner of war in Vietnam and a two-time contender for the...
Pakistan bans discretionary use of state funds, first-class air travel by government officials
By Sajjad HussainnnISLAMABAD: Pakistan's new government has banned the discretionary use of state funds and first-class air travel by officials...
Pakistan wants to resolve all outstanding issues including Kashmir through talks
By Sajjad HussainnnISLAMABAD: Pakistan wants to improve ties with India and resolve all outstanding issues including Kashmir through talks, and...
