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Afghanistan Launches Export Route via Iran's Chabahar Port, Ships 1st Consignment to India
Officials said 23 trucks carrying 57 tonnes of dried fruits, textiles, carpets and mineral products were dispatched from western Afghan city of Zaranj to Iran's Chabahar port. The consignment will be shipped to Mumbai.
Indian Community in Singapore Pays Homage to CRPF Jawans Killed in Pulwama Terror Attack
Representatives from Singapore's ministry of foreign affairs were present at the vigil, which was held at the Indian High Commission's Grange Road Complex near the business district here.
Pak Sets up 'Crisis Management Cell' Amid Simmering Indo-Pak Tension Over Pulwama Attack
The move comes a day after India moved 100 additional companies (nearly 10,000 personnel) of paramilitary troops to Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.
Twitter Co-Founder Evan Williams Steps Down From Board After 12 Years
Williams has served as the CEO of Twitter in the past.
13 Children Shackled to Bed, Starved in LA Home; Parents Plead Guilty to Torture
The couple was arrested in January 2018 when their 17-year-old daughter called 911 after escaping from the family's home in the city of Perris, southeast of Los Angeles.
Saudi Arabia Strikes $10 Billion China Deal, Talks De-radicalisation With Xi
The Saudi delegation arrived on Thursday on an Asia tour that has already seen the kingdom pledge investment of $20 billion in Pakistan and seek to make additional investments in India's refining industry.
Japan Spacecraft Touches Down on Asteroid, Will Fire Bullet to 'Puff up' Surface
A live webcast of the control room showed dozens of JAXA staff members nervously monitoring data ahead of the touchdown before exploding into applause after receiving a signal from Hayabusa2 that it had landed.
PM Modi, S Korean Prez Moon Hold Constructive Talks on Trade, Defence and Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to South Korea to strengthen India's strategic ties with the country, was accorded an official reception at the Blue House.
Two Dead, Six Missing After High-seas Brawl on Taiwan Fishing Boat
A total of 12 including the captain, chief engineer and a fisheries department official are now onboard two Taiwanese fishing vessels and an Australian container ship which answered the distress call.
DC Comics Drops Plans to Publish Series on Jesus Christ Teaming Up With Super Heroes
In "Second Coming", God sends Jesus Christ back to Earth and he teams up with a super hero named Sun-Man who is supposed to help him toughen up.
Iran Says Suicide Bomber Who Killed 27 Revolutionary Guards Was Pakistani
Iran has repeatedly blamed Pakistan for sheltering militants connected with attacks in the border area, although Tuesday's remarks appear to be the first time Tehran has said Pakistani citizens were directly involved in the attack.
UK's Opposition Suffers Jolt as 7 MPs Split from Labour Party over Jeremy Corbyn's Brexit Approach
Veteran Indian-origin Labour Party MP Virendra Sharma said he sympathised with his colleagues who took the extreme decision to leave but called for unity within the party.
Pakistan Confers Highest Civilian Honour on Saudi Crown Prince MBS After $20 Billion Deals
Pakistan President Arif Alvi will award Mohammad bin Salman the Nishan-e-Pakistan (Order of Pakistan), the foreign office said in a statement, before the crown prince leaves the country for his next stop, India.
Iran Launches 'Cruise Missile Capable' Submarine Amid Heightening Tension with US
The new submarine is Iran's first in the semi-heavy category, filling a gap between the light Ghadir class and the heavy Kilo class submarines that the country possesses.
Take Back Over 800 ISIS Fighters Captured in Syria, Trump Tells European Allies
President Trump warned that ISIS fighters could "permeate Europe" and called on European nations to "step up" efforts to put the prisoners on trial in their countries.
Tear Gas, Hate Speech Marks 14th Yellow Vest Protest
Violence has marked most of the protests that started against fuel taxes and grew into a mass movement against Macron and his pro-business policies.