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Myanmar rebel group claims control of town, denies targeting Rohingya

(Reuters) - A powerful armed ethnic group in Myanmar said on Sunday it had won control over a town in the western state of Rakhine after weeks of fighting, denying accusations it had targeted members

Russia says Ukraine struck Crimea with ATACMS, 60 drones shot down, oil refinery halted

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian officials said on Sunday that Ukraine fired nine U.S. ATACMS at Crimea and attacked Russian regions with at least 60 drones in a major attack which forced one oil refinery

Fresh corruption allegations levelled against ex-Pak PM Imran Khan

Islamabad, May 19 (PTI) Pakistan's accountability watchdog has levelled fresh corruption allegations against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, accusing him of "illegally"...

France mobilises police to regain control of New Caledonia airport road

PARIS (Reuters) - France has mobilised hundreds of police to regain control of the main road linking the airport to New Caledonia capital Noumea and restore order after days of unrest, the French

Uganda captures bomb expert of Islamic State-allied rebel group

KAMPALA (Reuters) - Uganda's military has captured a commander of an Islamic State-allied rebel group who is an expert in making improvised explosive devices, or bombs, that the group has used to

Pakistan: Woman journalist beaten up by group of people involved in cheating at examination centers

Islamabad , May 19 (ANI): Pakistan: Woman journalist beaten up by group of people involved in cheating at examination centersA video of the incident...

Pak: Woman doctor accidentally fires gun on her patient

Safdarabad , May 19 (ANI): In a shocking incident, a female doctor inadvertently shot her patient at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Safdarabad, Sheikhupura,...

Factbox-Foreign dignitaries attending Taiwan president inauguration

(Reuters) - Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's new president on Monday. Following is a list of some of the foreign leaders and dignitaries attending the ceremony. UNITED STATES Former White House

Pak govt forecasts USD 72 bn investment needed to meet 50 pc surge in power demand

Islamabad , May 19 (ANI): In a comprehensive overview of Pakistan's energy landscape, the government anticipates a substantial increase in electricity generation capacity, with...

Explainer-Who is Julian Assange?

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will learn on Monday whether he has lost his long-running legal battle in the English courts to prevent his extradition to the

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.