100,000 cholera cases, 789 deaths, in Yemen in past month: WHO
GENEVA (TIP): A cholera outbreak of more than 100,000 cases has erupted in war-ravaged Yemen, killing nearly 800 people, in just over…
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Chinese military base likely in Pakistan: Beijing hits out at Pentagon report, says remarks ‘irresponsible’
BEIJING (TIP): Beijing says it is "firmly opposed" to a Pentagon report that highlighted China's construction of military facilities on man-made islands in the…
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US military praises Qatar, despite Trump tweet
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Pentagon on June 3 renewed praise of Qatar for hosting a vital US air base and for its "enduring commitment…
Read MoreSher Bahadur Deuba elected new Nepal PM
KATHMANDU (TIP): Nepal's parliament on June 3 elected unopposed three-time former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to the top post once again.…
Read More‘Blackface’ video in Malaysia blasted on social media
KUALA LUMPUR (TIP): A viral video featuring a woman wearing "blackface" that caused an outcry on social media has been pulled by…
Read MoreNo proof against RAW in missing ex-Col case: Pakistan minister tells Parliament
ISLAMABAD (TIP): The "kidnapping" case of a retired Pakistan army officer in Nepal could not be taken to the ICJ or the…
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US might take the hard option in Afghanistan
KABUL (TIP): The US official policy on supporting a "peace process" in Afghanistan may change. In remarks at Canberra, US defence secretary James Mattis gave…
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Modi at Astana: Apart from SCO membership, nothing much to come of summit
“Indo-Pak relations have a more complex pathology for their downward spiral. Modi came to power wanting to break the old cycle of talks…
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Son of an Indian Immigrant is set to be Ireland’s new leader
Leo Varadkar, the son of an Indian immigrant, is set to be Ireland's Prime Minister after he won an internal contest to…
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UK General Elections: It’s all over for Theresa May
LONDON (TIP): With 646 of 650 results out, it is now clear no party has the majority to form the government. As things stood on…
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US missile interceptor test a threat to China: Experts
BEIJING (TIP): The successful test of a US missile interceptor has sparked concerns in China as experts said it will break the…
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Russian state has never been involved in hacking: Putin
ST PETERSBURG (TIP): President Vladimir Putin insisted June 1 that the Russian state has never engaged in hacking and scoffed at allegations that hackers…
Read MoreIsrael disappointed at Trump’s decision not to move US embassy
JERUSALEM (TIP): Israel on June 1 expressed disappointment at the decision of US President Donald Trump to sign a waiver to delay…
Read MoreEU leader urges Trump to stay in Paris climate deal
BRUSSELS (TIP): European Council President Donald Tusk made a personal appeal June 1 to US President Donald Trump not to pull Washington…
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China, Europe take lead on climate as world waits on Trump
BERLIN (TIP): China and Europe took the lead on the Paris climate accord on June 1, as fears grew that US President Donald…
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Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn face tough questions on live TV
LONDON (TIP): Prime Minister Theresa on May 29 and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn faced tough questions and a skeptical audience in a live…
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Mosques in UK refuse to bury Manchester bomber
LONDON (TIP): Mosques have refused to bury the body of Manchester-born suicide bomber Salman Abedi who blew himself up at a concert…
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International Day of Yoga: Celebrating union of body and Consciousness
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word 'yoga' derives from Sanskrit and means to join or…
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Modi, Putin discuss strategic ties; ink nuclear pact
Modi to meet Trump on June 26 ST PETERSBURG (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg…
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RED CROSS SAYS IT HAS STEPPED UP AID ACROSS SYRIAN FRONT LINES
BEIRUT (TIP): Aid deliveries across front lines in war-torn Syria have significantly stepped up, compared to earlier years of the now 6- year-old conflict,…
Read MoreIran says it has built 3rd underground ballistic missile factory
ANKARA (TIP): Iran has built a third underground ballistic missile production factory and will keep developing its missile programme, the semi-official Fars news…
Read MoreChina demands action from Pak to rescue kidnapped Chinese couple
BEIJING (TIP): China has stepped up pressure on Pakistani authorities "to take every necessary measure" to rescue a Chinese couple who were…
Read MoreDonald Trump meets Pope Francis at Vatican
VATICAN CITY (TIP): US President Donald Trump met Pope Francis at the Vatican on May 24 in a keenly anticipated first face-to-face…
Read MoreTrump meets EU leaders in Brussels
BRUSSELS (TIP): US President Donald Trump met the European Union's top officials on Thursday in a bid to mend ties with a…
Read MoreMilitant attack on Afghanistan army base kills 10 soldiers: Officials
KANDAHAR (TIP): At least 10 Afghan soldiers were killed when militants attacked their army base in the southern province of Kandahar, the…
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EX-GREEK PM PAPADEMOS HURT IN CAR BLAST: STATE TV
ATHENS (TIP): Greek former prime minister Lucas Papademos was hurt on Thursday when an explosive device went off inside his car in Athens,…
Read MoreUS envoy: North Korea is intimidating the entire world
UNITED NATIONS: US Ambassador Nikki Haley accused North Korea on Tuesday of intimidating the entire international community with its nuclear program, military ability…
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UK Prime Minister May pledges to curtail immigration, including from India
LONDON (TIP): Prime Minister of UK Theresa May, on Thursday, May18, unveiled her Conservative Party's election manifesto that makes cutting immigration from countries…
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Cyberattack hits two lakh in 150 nations, number may rise
LONDON/SINGAPORE/TORONTO (TIP): May 12 "unprecedented" ransomware cyberattack has hit as many as 200,000 victims in over 150 countries, Rob Wainwright, the head of EU police…
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UK minister mentions alcohol in Gurudwara, admonished by Sikh woman
LONDON (TIP): UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson had a tough time on May 17 on the election campaign trail when a British…
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