Articles by Ananya Roy

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Iran-backed Houthis launch missile attack on Saudi capital Riyadh day before Trump visit

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh to hold talks with Saudi and other Muslim leaders.

May 20, 2017

Iran election: President Hassan Rouhani secures second term with landslide victory

Hassan Rouhani got 58.6% of the total votes cast during the high turnout election on 19 May.

May 20, 2017

Libyan defence minister suspended after attack on Brak Al-Shati air base kills at least 141

The attack was allegedly carried out by a government-backed militia called the Third Force.

May 20, 2017

29 men arrested in Bangladesh for 'homosexual activities'

Police said they seized drugs, condoms and lubricants from the detained men.

May 19, 2017

Chinese media responds to US Navy white paper: The US is chasing itself, there is no arms race

Recently, US Naval chief Admiral John Richardson said the country needed more ships to compete with China and Russia.

May 19, 2017

Times Square attacker told police he had 'heard voices' and wanted to be shot dead

Richard Rojas was reportedly under the influence of synthetic marijuana, known as K2, during the incident.

May 19, 2017

Chinese jets intercept US radiation-detection plane on routine flight over East China sea

The crew aboard the US Air Force WC-13 called the intercept by 2 Chinese Sukhoi jets an 'unprofessional' move.

May 19, 2017

California and Wisconsin lawmakers move to criminalise stealthing

The lawmakers argued that stealthing amounts to sexual abuse by exposing partners to unwanted pregnancy and infection.

May 18, 2017

4 Indonesian soldiers killed in accident during artillery training drill in South China Sea

The exercise was being held to bolster Indonesia's maritime defences amid frequent clashes with Chinese vessels.

May 18, 2017

Afghanistan

Indian nuclear researcher in US jail on harassment charges accuses authorities of racial conspiracy

Tarun Bhardwaj is due to be deported to India after completion of court proceedings in the US.

May 18, 2017

Indian doctors successfully operate on premature baby the size of a palm

The premature baby weighed 474 grams at the time of birth, had underdeveloped organs and skin like parchment paper.

May 17, 2017

Man who gagged Brazilian backpacker with her bikini before sexually assaulting her gets 22 years in jail

Roman Heinze was also convicted of attempting to kill the Brazilian's friend and other similar offences in the past.

May 17, 2017

Pregnant 10-year-old Indian girl allegedly raped by her stepfather is allowed an abortion

Girl's mother wants her rapist husband released by police to bring up her other children.

May 17, 2017

India Pregnancy

Kurdish supporters protest in Washington

Watch Turkish and Kurdish supporters come to blows after Trump-Erdogan meeting in Washington

The two leaders, despite their differences on Kurds, vowed to collaborate to fight terrorism.

May 17, 2017

After the US and UK, could Australia be the next to ban laptops on international flights?

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the government was "looking at it very closely" and seeking advice.

May 16, 2017

2 men jailed in Australia for beating friend to death over pinch on the bottom

Daniel Azar diagnosed with "schizophrenic illness" took offence to Basem Salameh's act thinking it as a homosexual advance.

May 16, 2017

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

Australia immigration: Country's $89bn navy buildout needs skilled foreign workers

The Naval Shipbuilding Plan includes upgrading the Osborne Naval Shipyard and production of many naval vessels.

May 16, 2017

Helicopter pilot lands at McDonald's drive-thru to grab a cheeseburger

"Every now and then we do that sort of stuff," the pilot, identified as Dan, said.

May 15, 2017

Israel blackmailing me with 'fake' snacking video says Palestinian hunger strike leader Barghouti

Nearly 1,500 prison inmates have joined Marwan Barghouti's protest seeking improvement in prison conditions.

May 15, 2017

Rex Tillerson: The reign of the Assad family is coming to an end

Netanyahu: US embassy relocation will not harm peace process, rather 'shatter Palestinian fantasy'

The Israeli prime minister was responding to concerns flagged by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson over moving the embassy to Jerusalem.

May 15, 2017

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