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Instead of addressing these issues, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s elevation will only exacerbate matters.
Pakistan had earlier linked its airspace reopening to India removing its Air Force fighters from forward deployment.
An Afghan political settlement will not be durable unless it is supported by regional powers and Afghanistan’s immediate neighbours Pak and Iran.
The Court notes that the obligation to provide effective review and reconsideration can be carried out in various ways.
South Asia
Pakistan shall proceed further as per law: Imran Khan on ICJ verdict
Khan tweeted: 'Appreciate ICJ’s decision not to acquit, release & return Kulbhushan Jadhav to India.'
Post easter attacks, Sri Lanka to slash airline charges to help boost tourism
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka sharply declined in June, dealing a severe blow to the tourism industry.
Suspect succumbs to injuries, four injured under treatment: Nepal explosion
The deceased, Ram Bahadur Singh, a part of the banned Nepal Communist Party, is suspected by police to have carried out the explosion.
Pak anti-terror court grants interim bail to JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, his 3 aides
Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore granted interim bail to Saeed and his aides - Hafiz Masood, Ameer Hamza, and Malik Zafar - until Aug 31.
Hafiz Saeed challenges terror financing cases filed against him
In the petition, the Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief said that he has no relation with the banned LeT, Al-Qaeda or any other similar organisations.
Asia
South Korean man dies after self-immolation in front of Japanese Embassy
The incident comes as relations between Seoul and Tokyo feel the strain over the labour issue.
Fresh graft case against former Pakistan President Zardari
A new case of corruption against Zardari is registered for transferring billions of rupees to a company co-owned by him and his son.
Ahead of elections in Israel, PM Netanyahu will meet PM Modi on Sept 9
Some analysts here believe that the meeting with Modi is meant to prop up his campaign right before the polls.
Nearly 100 per cent voter turnout in North Korea local polls, Kim Jong Un also votes
The 99.98 per cent turnout this year was a 0.01 per cent improvement on the figures registered in 2015.
Middle East
Iran breaches 2015 nuclear deal's stockpile limit: sources
The semi-official Fars news agency quoted a source as saying that the United Nations’ IAEA has measured the stockpile on Monday.
Over 5,500 people injured, 1,048 killed due to infighting in Tripoli: WHO
According to the WHO, out of the total casualties, 106 civilians have lost their lives while 289 civilians have been wounded.
Drone attacks on 2 Saudi airports, Houthis claim responsibility
Two recent drone strikes at Abha airport earlier this month and last month has left a person dead and over 30 injured.
Seized Iranian tanker will be released if oil isn't going to Syria: UK's Jeremy Hunt
The comments by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt late Saturday could help de-escalate tensions that have spiked in recent days.
Pakistan won't open airspace until India withdraws fighter jets: Official
He further apprised the committee that Indian officials have contacted Pakistan requesting it to lift the airspace restrictions.
Africa
26 dead, 56 hurt in Somalia hotel siege, Al-Shabaab claims responsibility
'The security forces are in control now and the last terrorist was shot and killed,' Mohamed Abdiweli, a security official, said.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak an emergency of global concern: WHO
The Ebola virus is highly contagious and has an average fatality rate of around 50 percent.
Watch: Nigerian man climbs on plane’s wing moments before takeoff
An Instagram user shared a post with two videos of the strange incident.
Sudan violence: '60 people killed in two-day crackdown,' says doctors' group
The protest movement, in turn, dismissed the generals' promise of elections within nine months instead.
Europe
Final hours of voting in contest to become the next British PM
After a month-long contest, the postal votes of up to 160,000 grassroots Conservatives will decide the governing party's next leader.
Pakistan legal team in Hague for Kulbushan Jadhav verdict
The four-day hearing in the Jadhav case started on February 18 at the ICJ headquarters in The Hague.
Vatican to dig up graves in search of teen who went missing 36 years ago
According to some theories widely circulated in Italian media, teen was snatched by mobster gang to put pressure on Vatican to recover loan.
Won't extradite Assange where he could face death penalty: UK Minister
Julian Assange is facing charges by US Justice Department of violating Espionage Act and conspiring to hack into classified govt document.
UK Brexit minister urges EU to reopen withdrawal deal talks
'Boris Johnson has been very clear that the UK needs to leave on the 31st of October,' Barclay said.
Americas
Khan receives no US welcome at airport, takes metro to Pakistan envoy’s house
Acting Chief of Protocol, Mary-Kate Fisher, who had welcomed the Pakistan Prime Minister at the airport, accompanied him on the metro ride.
Hindu priest beaten near temple in US, visitors call it 'targeted attack'
The police are looking into whether the attack should be investigated as a hate crime.
Houston celebrates exact moment Neil Armstrong set foot on Moon 50 years ago
Thousands celebrated the ‘Moonversary’ with fireworks and music as a giant screen showed footage of the era-defining moment.
Pakistan turning blind eye to human rights abuses in Xinjiang: Experts
China's close ally, Pakistan, is a Muslim country and one of the most powerful members of the OIC.
Oceania
Watch: Bad driving leads to USD 140 million drug bust
The man slammed drug-filled van into empty police patrol car in Sydney, crushing its bonnet before speeding off, CCTV footage shows.
16 women, children dead in tribal massacre in Papua New Guinea
The killing took place in Karida in Hela on Monday, according to Sputnik. The reason behind the massacre is unknown.
6.9 magnitude earthquake hits Australia's beach resort town
There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties in the quake.
'Horrified' muslims avoid Christchurch mosques since NZ attacks
The Christchurch Muslim community was struggling to get worshippers to overcome their fears and return to Friday prayers.
US admiral ready to obey Trump nuclear strike order on China
Pacific Fleet spokesman Capt Charlie Brown later said Swift’s answer reaffirmed the principle of civilian control over the military.