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Is India considering changing its 'no first use' nuke policy?

Recently, former foreign secretary Shivshankar Menon said India's nuclear doctrine has 'far greater flexibility'.

Apr 1, 2017

India Pakistan

Anti-whaling groups gear up for action as Japan vows to continue killing whales after latest hunt

A Japanese fleet returned after an 83-day hunt in the Antarctic with 333 minke whales.

Apr 1, 2017

Japan

Coalition air strike against Islamic State

Coalition strike on Iraq kills Isis propaganda chief who inspired attacks against US and Turkey

Ibrahim Al-Ansari's death will disrupt Isis' ability to recruit young people and children, coalition spokesman Scrocca said.

Apr 1, 2017

Isis Mosul Iraq Syria

Angry demonstrators set Paraguay's Congress on fire over new constitutional amendment

The amendment would allow Paraguay President Horacio Cartes to seek re-election in 2018.

Apr 1, 2017

Malaysians return from Pyongyang after the release of Kim Jong-nam's body to North Korea

3 North Korean suspects sent home from Malaysia with Kim Jong-nam's body, police say

Malaysia released the body of the half-brother of Kim Jong-un to bring back nine citizens stranded in Pyongyang.

Mar 31, 2017

US-led coalition launches probe into civilian deaths as it finds proof of new 'sinister' Isis tactics

The coalition found video evidence of Isis smuggling civilians into warzone to take advantage of civilian death outcry.

Mar 31, 2017

Isis Iraq

Malaysians freed from North Korea in exchange for Kim Jong-nam's body reach home

The estranged half-brother of Kim Jong-un was killed at Kuala Lumpur Airport in February.

Mar 31, 2017

North Korea

Iraqi Forces Pause Advance In Mosul Due To Civilian Casualties Concern

US to replace 600 troops in fight against Isis in Iraq and Taliban in Afghanistan

The deployment in Iraq is expected after the ongoing offensive in west Mosul ends.

Mar 30, 2017

Isis Iraq Afghanistan

Iran poses greatest threat to peace in Middle East, says US Central Command chief

General Joseph Votel highlighted the challenges in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt and Pakistan.

Mar 30, 2017

Isis Iran Iraq Syria Al-Qaeda Afghanistan Pakistan

13 dead as church bus collides head-on with truck in Texas

The bus was carrying elderly church members returning from a three-day camp retreat.

Mar 30, 2017

Angry mob in India attacks Nigerian students accused of cannibalism and murder

The mob in Greater Noida blamed the students for the death of a local boy.

Mar 28, 2017

India

Sunnis being targeted deliberately in west Mosul, claims commander of Nineveh Guards

Atheel al-Nujaifi said that Iraqi government forces are using changed tactics against Isis in west Mosul.

Mar 28, 2017

Isis

Cyclone Debbie declared a 'catastrophe' as eye of storm makes landfall near Airlie Beach

The category 4 storm has already crossed Whitsunday Islands, Proserpine, Bowen, Mackay and Hayman Islands.

Mar 28, 2017

Global nuclear weapons ban 'unrealistic' while rogue nations like North Korea exist

US Ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korea would never agree to a global ban.

Mar 28, 2017

5 Nigerian students accused of cannibalism after death of Indian boy

African students stage protest near New Delhi and accuse police of bias.

Mar 27, 2017

India

Cyclone Debbie approaching Australia claims first life as authorities evacuate thousands to safety

The storm is expected to turn into a category 4 cyclone as it hits Queensland towns on 28 March.

Mar 27, 2017

At least 16 people killed in Isis rocket attacks on busy market in east Mosul

Isis militants had launched two Katyusha rockets on the Prophet Younis market in eastern Mosul.

Mar 27, 2017

Isis

8 people, including students, feared dead in avalanche at ski resort in Japan

About 60 high schools students were on a mountaineering trip when the avalanche struck in Tochigi prefecture.

Mar 27, 2017

Japan

Sword-wielding man dressed as The Joker arrested in Virginia

Police identified the man as Jeremy Putman, 31, who now faces up to five years in jail.

Mar 25, 2017

The Joker

Families fleeing Mosul warzone drugging children to avoid execution by Isis aid agencies say

Iraqi government forces are currently battling the Islamist militants in west Mosul.

Mar 25, 2017

Isis Mosul Islamic State

Articles by Ananya Roy