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Stokes lashes out at English daily for publishing sensitive information about his family
LONDON: English all-rounder Ben Stokes said that the Sun newspaper's front-page story about his family is "disgusting" and the "lowest form of journalism".
The newspaper alleges that some of his family, based in New Zealand, had to deal…
Iran supreme leader rules out negotiations with US
Tehran - Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday ruled out negotiations with the US, as tensions mount between the arch-foes after Washington blamed Tehran for attacks on Saudi oil installations.
"The policy of 'maximum…
Riz Ahmed, Jameela Jamil pull out of event honoring Modi
NEW YORK: In a major embarrassment from India British actors Riz Ahmed and Jameela Jamil have reportedly pulled out of an event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the 'Global Goalkeeper Award' for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.
The…
Screams in the night at Indian army camp in occupied Kashmir
HIRPORA: The soldiers came after midnight, Abid Khan says, his hands trembling, one of around two dozen young men in just one part of occupied Kashmir who say they have been tortured by the Indian army.
HRW asks India to release detained Kashmiris
New York – The Human Rights Watch has called on Indian authorities to immediately release detained Kashmiris who have not been charged with a recognizable offense.
Several thousand Kashmiris, including politicians and opposition…
Veteran Indian politician Sharad Pawar praises Pakistan
MUMBAI: The head of India's Nationalist Congress Party Sharad Pawar on Saturday lavished praise on Pakistan, saying he had received a very warm welcome on his visit to the neighbouring country.
"People here say Pakistanis are facing…
Protests mount in Kashmir amid security lockdown
SRINAGAR: Kashmir has seen an average of nearly 20 protests per day against Indian rule over the last six weeks despite a security lockdown to quell unrest, a senior government source told AFP.
Tensions remain high in the disputed…
Iran refutes US accusations over Saudi attacks
Tehran - Iran on Sunday dismissed US accusations it was behind drone attacks on Saudi oil installations, suggesting the United States was seeking a pretext to retaliate against the Islamic republic.
"Such fruitless and blind accusations…
Malala asks UN to help restore peace in Kashmir
World's youngest Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has spoken out against the ongoing military lockdown in Indian-occupied Kashmir, urging the United Nations General Assembly to play its role in restoring peace in the disputed region.
In a…
Afghan Taliban send team to Russia after U.S. talks collapse
REUTERS: The Taliban have sent a delegation to Russia to discuss prospects for a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan following the collapse of talks with the United States this month, officials from the insurgent group said.