Asian shares bounce off 3-year lows but China’s suffering continues
Volatile global markets showed signs of a respite from the bloodbath on Tuesday, as bargain hunters helped Asian stocks off three-year lows hit on fears that China’s economy was risking a hard landing, with Chinese shares losing another 5%. The MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific... read more »
We are not beggars: Patels demand reservation at Ahmedabad rally
Gujarat’s Patel community on Tuesday organised a mega rally under the leadership of 21-year-old Hardik Patel in Ahmedabad to press for reservations under the OBC quota. “We are not beggars. What we are asking for is our right,” said Hardik Patel, who is the convener of Patidar... read more »
‘Historic moment’ as Britain reopens embassy in Iran after four...
Tehran: In a significant development that marks immense improvement in Iran-West relations, United Kingdom on Sunday reopened embassy in Tehran. The embassy was closed in 2011 after hardliners angry over imposition of sanctions had stormed the compound, smashing windows and burning British... read more »
UN chief Ban Ki-moon appalled by Islamic State’s ‘barbaric̵...
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday he was appalled by reports that Islamic State militants had demolished a temple in Syria’s ancient Palmyra. IS fighters packed explosives in the Baal Shamin temple and blew up the shrine on Sunday, Syria’s antiquities chief said.Ban also... read more »
German man hid 40-tonne World War II tank in basement
A 78-year-old German man hid a rare World War II heavy weapons collection, including a 40-tonne Nazi Panther tank, in his basement bunker. Police in Heikendorf, northern Germany, found the... read more »
US says only 60 Syrians being trained to fight IS
Only about 60 Syrian rebels are being trained by the United States to take on the Islamic State group, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said today, admitting it was far below the number... read more »
India, Kazakhstan for strengthening cooperation in multilateral frameworks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev have emphasized that strengthening of cooperation in multilateral frameworks between Kazakhstan and India would... read more »
South Sudanese now sheltering in UN bases
The number of South Sudanese civilians sheltering in UN bases has risen above 150,000 for the first time in 18 months of civil war, the United Nations said today. A total of 153,769... read more »
Indian beaten 0-4 as defence succumbs against Belgium
It been a roller coaster ride for Indian hockey team in FIH Hockey World League. India suffered a crushing 0-4 defeat against above ranked Belgium in the semifinal of the FIH Hockey World League... read more »
