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Widespread allegations of rape have raised fears that Myanmars security forces are systematically using sexual violence against the stateless Rohingya. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Myanmar leader Suu Kyi to address nation on Sept 19 over Rohingya...

Critics have called for her to be stripped of her Nobel prize for failing to do more to halt the strife.

14 Sept 2017 4:00 PM IST

Members of Myanmars Muslim Rohingya minority sit in a boat to cross a canal at Shah Porir Deep, in Teknak, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

India sends 53 tonnes of relief materials for Rohingya refugees in...

The 1st consignment of India's assistance comes days after Dhaka briefed New Delhi about the problems faced by it due to...

14 Sept 2017 3:07 PM IST

Pakistan Defence Minister Khan said on Wednesday that it was not possible for Pakistan to satisfy the US. (File Photo)

US ignoring threats to Islamabad from India: Pak defence minister

Khan's remarks came amidst tension in ties between the US, Pakistan after Trump accused the country of providing safe...

14 Sept 2017 2:21 PM IST

Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

Pakistan garners China, Russia's support over Trump's criticism:...

Pakistan would also approach other Western nations, especially France and United Kingdom, to drive home its viewpoint,...

13 Sept 2017 7:22 PM IST

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang (Photo: YouTube)

China shows interest in high speed railway projects in India amid...

Chinese side showed interest in projects in India as PM Modi and Japan's PM prepared to lay foundation for India's 1st...

13 Sept 2017 6:00 PM IST

India and China have been locked in a prolonged standoff in the area in the Sikkim sector since June 16 after Chinese troops began constructing a road near the Bhutan trijunction. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

As Indo-China dispute resolves, Nepal says no action of China will...

Upadhyay said he was happy that the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at Doklam had been resolved.

13 Sept 2017 2:47 PM IST

Members of Myanmars Muslim Rohingya minority sit in a boat to cross a canal at Shah Porir Deep, in Teknak, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

At least 100 Rohingyas dead in boat capsize as bodies wash ashore in...

The UN says at least 370,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled a Myanmar military crackdown in Rakhine since August 25.

13 Sept 2017 2:15 PM IST

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang (Photo: YouTube)

Cannot share Brahmaputra data with India for now due to upgradation:...

Asked when will China provide the data, reportedly suspended due to Doklam standoff, Foreign Ministry said, 'We will...

12 Sept 2017 3:45 PM IST

More than 500 people -- almost all women -- die in Pakistan each year in such killings (File Photo)

Pakistan: Teenage couple tied to cot, electrocuted to death in alleged...

The teenagers in the port city of Karachi were said by the Pashtun council of elders, or jirga, to have brought...

12 Sept 2017 12:16 PM IST

Washingtons UN ambassador Nikki Haley said North Koreas missile test is unacceptable. (Photo: PTI)

US relaxes few sanctions from N Korea resolution ahead of UN vote to...

The US had originally pushed for a strict oil embargo, as well as a freeze on the assets of North Korean leader Kim...

11 Sept 2017 3:23 PM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. (Photo: PTI)

Dalai Lama says Buddha would have helped Myanmar's Muslims

The top Buddhist leader is the latest Nobel peace laureate to speak out against the violence.

11 Sept 2017 1:53 PM IST

Meanwhile, a meeting of various religious organisations held in Srinagar on Tuesday called for observing Friday (September 8) as solidarity day with the Rohingya Muslims.

Myanmar 'to provide aid' to displaced Rohingya 16 days after crisis

Bangladesh has urged Myanmar to stem the exodus by providing for the displaced inside country and provide 'safe zones'...

9 Sept 2017 1:30 PM IST