Tag: World
Toshiba Planning Bankruptcy For US Nuclear Unit: Media
The board of directors of Toshiba on Wednesday approved plans for its nuclear unit, the US-based Westinghouse Electric, to file for bankruptcy in order to limit the impact of its serious financial crisis, media reports said....
Syrian Army Captures Major IS Stronghold In Aleppo
The Syrian army on Wednesday captured the town of Deir Hafer, a major stronghold for the Islamic State (IS) group in northern Syria.....
N.Korea May Conduct New N-test Soon: Seoul
North Korea could be preparing for a new type of nuclear test, a South Korean defence official said on Thursday.....
88 Myanmar Fishermen Repatriated From India
A total of 88 Myanmar fishermen, who were detained in India for violating the country's law, were sent home through diplomatic channel, a media report said on Thursday.....
Russian Diplomat Slams Call To Boycott 2018 FIFA World Cup
A call to boycott the 2018 football World Cup is part of a campaign to contain Russia, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said. ....
Over 11,000 Killed In Russian Airstrikes In Syria
At least 11,612 people have been killed in Syria in Russian raids, which began in September 2015, a UK-war monitor reported on Thursday.....
US Allows Slain Woman's Husband To Attend Funeral In India
The husband of an Indian-origin woman killed along with her son last week in New Jersey is being allowed to go to India for the funeral, according to an official.....
9 Malaysians Detained In N.Korea Return
Nine Malaysians who were detained in Pyongyang returned home on Friday, following an agreement between the two countries to end the diplomatic conflict sparked by the death of North Korean leader's half-brother Kim Jong-nam.....
Blast Near Mosque Kills 24 In Pakistan
The explosion in the crowded Noor market of Parachinar town in the province came as people gathered for Friday prayers near the women's entrance to a Shia mosque.....
300 Million People Suffer From Depression: WHO
More than 300 million people are living with depression, according to the latest estimates from the World Health Organisation (WHO).....
