Indonesia quake toll nears 2000
Nearly 2000 bodies have been recovered from Palu since an earthquake and tsunami struck the Indonesian city, an official said Monday, warning the number would rise with thousands still missing. Continue Reading
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Ex-Lankan minister held for LTTE comment
A former Sri Lankan minister and Tamil member of parliament has been arrested for allegedly making controversial remarks favouring the banned outfit LTTE, police said on Monday. Continue Reading
FATF to review Pakistan’s steps against terror financing
A team of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is set to hold meetings with top Pakistani officials on Monday to discuss the measures taken by Pakistan so far to counter money laundering and terror financing. Continue Reading
China’s former Interpol chief booked in bribery case
The former Chinese head of Interpol, who went missing last month, has been placed under investigation for accepting bribes, China’s public security ministry said Monday. Continue Reading
Quake rocks Haiti, many feared dead
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck just off the northwest coast of Haiti late Saturday, killing at least 11 people and causing damage to buildings in the Caribbean nation, authorities said. Continue Reading
Chris Evans slams Kanye West for comments on 13th amendment
Hollywood star Chris Evans has called out Kanye West after the rapper suggested that the US should abolish the 13th amendment, which outlaws slavery. Continue Reading
Kanye West’s pro-Trump speech on ‘SNL’ gets cut
Rapper Kanye West delivered a political-themed speech on ‘Saturday Night Live’ after the broadcast ended. Continue Reading
Don’t miss out these five must-do’s when you are in Mexico
Mexico is definitely a dream land for many of the travel lovers. To understand this anarchically alive metropolis its best to visit its disparate neighbourhoods, which tell their own stories and where great food, art and culture await. Continue Reading
Lack of maintenance blamed for Brazil museum fire mishap
By Monday morning, the flames had been extinguished, leaving museum directors to survey the smouldering ruins of Brazils heritage. Although they were initially wary of calculating losses, the gutted building suggests the toll will be immense. Continue Reading
UK calls for new post-study visa to attract Indian students
According to recent figures, the number of Indian students coming to the UK dropped from a peak of nearly 24,000 a year in 2010-11 to a low of around 9,000 a year in 2015-16. Continue Reading