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Nuclear button always on my desk, says Kim

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in his New Year's Day address said on Monday that his country has completed its nuclear arsenal and he has the ignition button ready "always on" his desk.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

UN chief urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle challenges

In his New Year message, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for unity among the global community to tackle overwhelming challenges and defend values shared by all.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

Donald Trump designates North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism

US President Donald Trump says country alert to possible human rights violations during Iran protests

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in different Iranian cities since Thursday (December 28) to protest the economic policy of the Hassan Rouhani government in Iran.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

India: Rajinikanth to float party, follow spiritual politics

Rajinikanth said his party will not be contesting in the local body elections.

Dec 31, 2017

By IANS

Russia, UK ties at low point, Lavrov tells Johnson

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday met his British counterpart Boris Johnson and said that the ties between the two countries are "at a low point".

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Pence's remarks on Pakistan worrisome: Tehmina Janjua

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in a Senate Standing Committee session on Friday expressed deep concern over US Vice President Mike Pences comments on Pakistan.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Palestinian President rejects US peace plans

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday said that Palestinians would not accept any peace plans offered by the US after Washington recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Nepal's Maoist chief Prachanda set to become prime minister

5-party meeting summoned by Nepal PM Deuba inconclusive

A meeting of five major political parties called by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to resolve the impasse regarding elections for the formation of the National Assembly ended inconclusively on Friday.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Catalonia election: Puigdemont seeks talks with Spain

Catalonia's ousted leader Carles Puigdemont on Friday called for new talks with Spain after separatist parties won a slim majority in a regional election.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

This is why Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar fails to make speech in Parliament

Minutes later, Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu adjourned the House for the day. Naidu also ordered the live telecast of the proceedings stopped before he adjourned the House.

Dec 21, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

White House shuts down 'Petition Site'

A White House official said the Petition-site will return in January and the closure will save taxpayers $1.3 million annually.

Dec 19, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

North Korea gearing up with another nuclear test?

Kim Jong-un shows no sign of slowing down his nuclear programmes as suspicious movements were found in one of the tunnels used for conducting nuclear tests

Dec 18, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Hawaii prepares for possible first attack by North Korea

Hawaii is the easiest assailable target for North Korea, and if a war breaks out, the rogue empire, in all probabilities will fire a missile on Hawaii.

Dec 18, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

President Trump discusses his call with Russian president Vladimir Putin

President Trump asked for Russias help in fighting North Korea. Chinas helping. Russias not helping. We and amp;#39;d like to have Russias help, Trump told reporters on 15 December, 2017.

Dec 16, 2017

By Staff Reporter

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai defends repeal of net neutrality rules on day of crucial vote

Ajit Pai called for the elimation of Title II, which established rules for internet service providers (ISPs) regarding net neutrality through the FCC enacted the Open Internet Order of 2015.

Dec 15, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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