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Sri Lanka president Maithripala Sirisena vows to block Easter attacks...

A ministerial source told AFP Sirisena has refused to allow any police, military or intelligence personnel to testify...

8 Jun 2019 11:00 AM IST

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has confirmed the death sentences awarded to 11 hardcore terrorists who were given the capital punishment by special military courts over the killings of 60 people. (Photo: AFP)

Voluntary cut in defence budget will not impact 'response potential':...

'The no pay raise decision is also only for the officers and not for the soldiers,' Bajwa said in a statement.

7 Jun 2019 1:36 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said India and Pakistan need more steps like this (Kartarpur Corridor) for peace in the South Asian region. (Photo: ANI)

Pak military voluntarily cuts defence budget amid crisis, Imran Khan...

Imran Khan said he was grateful for the move that came 'despite multiple security challenges' that Pakistan faces.

5 Jun 2019 12:48 PM IST

The website pakmoonsighting .pk was inaugurated on Sunday, two weeks after Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry made an announcement regarding the preparation of a scientific lunar calendar. (Photo: Screenshot)

Ahead of Eid, Pakistan launches its first ever moon-sighting website

The website would show the exact dates of important Islamic occasions -- Ramzan, Eidul Fitr, Eidul Azha and Muharram.

4 Jun 2019 12:59 PM IST

Last week, Sri Lanka placed all police stations in Colombo on high alert. (Photo:AP)

9 ministers, 2 Guv from Muslim community in SL resign over Easter...

The Muslim politicians also protested what they term the government's inability to ensure the safety of their community.

4 Jun 2019 11:51 AM IST

Duterte who came into power after vouching to kill all of the countrys drug users and peddlers has been doing just that. (Photo: File)

'Used to be gay, beautiful women cured me': Philippine President...

Duterte went on to say that he was 'cured' after meeting current partner Honeylet Avancena.

3 Jun 2019 12:22 PM IST

Sirisena on Friday said that Jayasundara had resigned but he never sent the letter and remained in his official residence. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lankan President denies he was informed about Easter Sunday...

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on Thursday evening denied reports that he had prior knowledge of the Easter...

31 May 2019 8:38 AM IST

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar (Photo: AFP)

US cracks down on terrorist groups, blocks USD 46 mn in funds: Report

According to the report the US blocked nearly USD 400,000 in funds of Lashkar-e-Taiba and USD 1,725 of the Jaish-e...

30 May 2019 12:55 PM IST

China, which has already taken over Pakistans strategic Gwadar port under CPEC looks to assist Pakistani navy to restore balance of power in Indias backyard. (Photo: File | AFP)

Agreement reached by China, Pakistan to further expand CPEC

Both countries underscored their firm commitment for early completion of ongoing CPEC projects and to further expanding...

29 May 2019 12:13 PM IST

According to the investigating agency, Aboobacker was allegedly planning suicide attacks at international tourist destinations in Kerala. (Photo:ANI)

NIA team in Colombo to probe ISIS related cases

NIA had on April 29 arrested Riyas Aboobacker in connection with Kasargod ISIS terror module case.

29 May 2019 11:26 AM IST

Expensive diyar wood beams of various sizes were used in the roofs of the temple. (Representational Image)

Historical Guru Nanak palace bulldozed in Pakistan's Punjab province

The walls of the four-storey building had pictures of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak as well as of various Hindu rulers and...

27 May 2019 2:49 PM IST

The Islamic State group claimed a role in the attacks. (Photo:AP)

SL PM Wickremesinghe vows to stop ISIS terrorism rising again

He said the security forces and police have been able to apprehend everyone involved in the Easter Sunday attacks that...

26 May 2019 2:16 PM IST