India accounts for 33% of world poor: World Bank

WASHINGTON: India accounts for one-third of the world poor, people living on less than USD 1.25 (about Rs 65) per day, a World Bank report on poverty has said.

Iran unveils new drone, missile systems

The drone, named Hazem 3, and Ya Zahra 3 and Mersad 2 missile systems as well as Sayyad 40 mobile electronic interception system were unveiled during a parade marking the National Army Day on Thursday. 

Facing arrest, Musharraf flees Pakistani court

High drama mixed with farce gripped Pakistan Thursday when a court revoked the bail of former dictator Pervez Musharraf and ordered his arrest.

Could mining bonanza be Afghanistan's next source of funding?

An effort to make Afghanistan’s vast reserves of minerals, oil, and gas accessible to foreign investment – a crucial source of income as foreign aid declines – has hit a road block.

Nepal steps up battle against drug traffickers

But it felt heavier than its size, prompting customs officials to take a closer look.
When officers made a thorough check, they found carefully concealed packets of about 5kg (11lb) of hashish in a false bottom inside the case.

Building collapse in India kills at least 12 kids, 33 others

A residential building being constructed illegally on forest land in a suburb of India's financial capital collapsed into a mound of steel and concrete, killing at least 45 people and injuring more than 50 others, authorities said today.

New round of Iran nuclear talks starts in Kazakhstan

North Korea’s warning that its military has been cleared to launch a nuclear attack against the US should be on everyone’s mind as the Western powers sit down again with Iran on Friday in Kazakhstan, Israeli leaders stressed on Thursday.

Bangladesh strikes devastate rural farmers

This time his crop is perfect. However, much of it is going to waste in the hot sun in northern Bangladesh. Ongoing political turmoil has led to violence and mass strikes, which have hampered rural communities - especially farmers like Moyez who can't get his produce to market.