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A court in Bangladesh on Monday extended the bail of imprisoned ex-prime minister and main opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia until March 13 in a graft case. (Photo: File)

Bangladesh court grants embattled ex-PM Khaleda Zia bail extension in...

The charges against Zia had led to her boycotting polls in 2014, which triggered widespread protests at the time.

26 Feb 2018 7:19 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP)

China pushes pro-Xi propaganda after protest over scraping service...

The ruling Communist Party on Sunday proposed to remove a constitutional clause limiting presidential service to just...

26 Feb 2018 1:29 PM IST

Xi, who has concentrated power, accumulated titles and purged potential rivals since becoming head of state in 2013, could remain president for life. (Photo: File)

Xi prepares for lifetime rule stoking fears of elite rebellion,' Mao...

But Xi, 64, has adopted Mao's playbook, tightening his grip with a relentless crackdown on civil society and corruption.

26 Feb 2018 1:15 PM IST

She also raised speculations over Imran Khans political ambitions claiming that he was very clear that becoming prime minister an end in itself for him. (Photo: @RehamKhan1)

Imran Khan's 2nd wife flees Pak after receiving threats of being blown...

Anyone who talks about Imran now is going to be blown up.'

25 Feb 2018 6:47 PM IST

Nearing the end of his first term, Xi Jinping will be formally elected to a second at the annual meeting of Chinas largely rubber-stamp parliament opening on March 5. (Photo: File)

President forever: Communist Party looks at scraping Xi's service...

Xi, 64, is currently required by the country's constitution to step down as president after two five-year terms.

25 Feb 2018 4:43 PM IST

The Rohingya believe the government is intentionally eviscerating the remnants of their culture to make it nearly impossible for them to return. (Representational Image)

Nothing left: Govt bulldozes Rohingya villages, genocide evidence...

When you see the pictures, it's clear that whatever was left -- the mosques, the cemeteries, the homes -- they're gone.'

24 Feb 2018 4:25 PM IST

Since mid-January, terrorists have stormed a luxury hotel, bombed a crowded street and raided a military compound. (Representational Image)

At least 23 killed in multiple suicide bombings, attacks in Kabul

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the latest attack in Kabul.

24 Feb 2018 3:17 PM IST

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif tweeted on Tuesday, Our efforts paid, FATF Paris 20 Feb meeting conclusion on the US-led motion to put Pakistan on the watch list. (Photo: File)

International watchdog places Pak on terror grey list': report

Insiders revealed that Pakistan's traditional friend China withdrew its objections in putting Islamabad on the grey...

23 Feb 2018 5:39 PM IST

Pakistan has been given a three-month reprieve by a global watchdog over a US-led motion to put the South Asian country on a terrorist financing watchlist, Pakistans Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif said. (Photo: File)

As US scrambles to put Pak on terror watchlist, watchdog gives 3-month...

Pakistan earlier in 2018 submitted a report about the progress it had made in curbing terrorist financing.

21 Feb 2018 12:16 PM IST

The girls father Muhammad Amin expressed satisfaction over the verdict, saying: We are satisfied on the verdict but we wanted him to be hanged publicly. (Photo: AFP)

Pak child serial killer appeals against his death sentence in Lahore...

Imran Ali said the trial was conducted in 'haste and legal requirements were not fulfilled' during the trial.

20 Feb 2018 6:06 PM IST

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Maldives leader seeks approval to extend state of emergency

Parliament cancelled Monday's vote without giving a reason after the opposition boycott, which left only 39 ruling party...

20 Feb 2018 2:39 PM IST

According to the data collected, a total of about Rs 2 crore has been spent on foreign visits of the Prime Minister. (Photo: File)

Modi's wanderlust: Pak charges India Rs 2.86 Lakh for route navigation

The bills for the Prime Minister's visits are borne by the External Affairs Ministry.

19 Feb 2018 12:26 PM IST