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'Dialogue is the best option': Pakistan is turning diplomacy with India into a joke
A Pakistan official said dialogue is the best option with India after Basit said that talks were suspended. Here's why Pakistan seems to be trolling us.
Two air traffic control officers charged for Taiwan's worst crash in decade
Taiwan has charged two air traffic control officers for the TransAsia plane crash that killed 49 people in 2014.
US seeks partnership with India, Asia-Pacific countries to counter China
The US seeks a "powerful" quadrilateral partnership with India, Japan and Australia, to boost multilateral security mechanism.
Natural time-bomb: Alarming frequency of earthquakes in South Asia should worry us
The number of earthquakes in South Asia has risen alarmingly. And it points to a disturbing prediction by researchers which needs more attention.
Opposition clinches surprise victory in South Korea parliamentary elections
South Korea's main opposition party won a surprise victory in general election, ending the the conservative ruling party's 16-year parliamentary majority.
Pakistan says Indian inmate Kirpal Singh died of heart attack in Lahore jail
Pakistan on Wednesday informed India that Indian inmate Kirpal Singh died of a heart attack at a jail in Lahore two days back.
Acting Indian High Commissioner to take up issue of death of Indian in Lahore jail with Pakistan
India asked its acting High Commissioner in Pakistan to seek a meeting with Pakistan Foreign Office over the death of an Indian in jail.
Pakistan Army chief targets India, says 'foreign forces' are trying to destabilise Pak-China ties
Apparently targeting India, Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday said "foreign forces" are trying to destabilise this country.
Fukushima disaster: Japan deals with issue of tritium-laced water release
As Japan grapples with the aftermath of the nuclear catastrophe in Fukushima five years ago, the question of whether to dump the little-discussed substance, tritium, is brewing in the country.
India, Maldives sign defence pact to safeguard strategic interests
India inks strategic pact with Maldives to heighten defence cooperation in an attempt to thwart Chinese designs in the Indian Ocean region.
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir faces probe for sedition
The 90-year-old former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad faces investigation over charges of sedition.
Pakistan quake: Death toll rises to six; 28 injured in Peshawar
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that rattled many parts of Pakistan has risen to six, authorities said on Monday.
India stands to lose more if it tightens security checks on Chinese firms: China's media
Amid reports that India is mulling tightening of security checks on Chinese firms, China's official media on Wednesday said such move will hurt India more.
India staged Pathankot attack drama to malign Islamabad, says Pakistan JIT: Report
Pakistan's JIT has said that the Pathankot attack had been staged by India, according to a Pakistani media report.
Australia says possible MH370 debris discovered in Mauritius
Australia's transport minister said new debris found on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius would be examined to see if it belonged to MH370
Pakistan launches international offensive over arrest of Indian 'spy'
Pakistan on Thursday said it has informed the European Union and major world powers about the arrest of an Indian 'spy' from restive Balochistan province
Narendra Modi to discuss misuse of nukes by terrorists at Nuclear Security Summit: All you need to know
PM Modi will arrive in Washington on Thursday to attend the two-day Nuclear Security Summit. Here's all you need to know about the summit.
MEA rubbishes Pakistan's video of 'spy confession', claims it clearly indicates tutoring
India has rubbished the video confession of the alleged spy who converted to Islam to "foment terrorism" in Balochistan and Karachi
Pakistan media accuses India of being 'reluctant to cooperate' as JIT arrives in Pathankot
Pakistani media has said that India is reluctant to cooperate with Pakistan on the probe into the Pathankot terror attack.
US offers assistance to Pakistan in investigating Lahore attack
Strongly condemning the terror attack in Lahore, the US on Monday called for global unity against fighting extremism and offered assistance to Pakistan.
Lahore Easter blast aftermath: Pak army takes control as families bury victims
Pakistan's army launched raids and arrested suspects on Monday after a Taliban suicide bomber targeting Christians over Easter killed 72 people including many children in a park crowded with families.
India, Pakistan begin formal discussions on investigations into Pathankot attack
India and Pakistan on Monday began formal discussions on investigations into the terror attack at the Pathankot IAF base.