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Watch: Sikh Santa Claus doing ‘Bhangra’ in Canada is winning hearts
Christman 2018 is a few hours away but its celebration across the world has already begun. Amidst the Christmas joy, a video of a man dressed as Santa Claus has gone viral and breaking the…
Confirmed: US to withdraw American troopers from Syria
Finally, the order has been signed by the United States to withdraw American troopers from Syria. Notably, the order was signed after President Donald Trump and his Turkish counterpart…
Indonesia Tsunami update: Death toll rises to 281
The death toll from a volcano-triggered tsunami in Indonesia has risen to 281, with more than 1,000 people injured. It is to be noted that Tsunami, which was caused by a volcano known as the…
Criticising US, Iran says presence of American forces in Syria ‘wrong and illogical move’
Reiterating to its longtime stand, Iran on Saturday again said that the presence of American forces was a wrong and illogical move. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Bahram Ghasemi…
UAE attracted 40% of FDI in Arab region last year
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) attracted approximately 40 per cent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Arab World last year. According to Ahmed Al Saleh, the undersecretary for…
Pakistan: PM Imran Khan to show Narendra Modi govt ‘how to treat minorities’
Days after Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah remarked on mob violence in India, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said he will show the Narendra Modi government "how to treat…
At least 43 killed, 600 injured after Tsunami hits Indonesia’s Sunda Strait
At least 43 people have been killed and nearly 600 injured after a tsunami hit the coast around Indonesia's Sunda Strait. Notably, Tsunami was caused by a volcano known as the "child" of the…
US government shuts down: 8 lakh staff without pay
According to reports, the US government began a Christmas-time shutdown early on Saturday, after Congress adjourned without passing a federal spending bill or addressing President Donald…
Nepal bus accident: 23 students died after bus falls into gorge
At least 23 people killed in Western Nepal after a bus carrying 37 students and teachers back from a botanical field trip fell into a gorge on Friday evening, reported Agence France Presse…
Saudi Arabia opens e-visa facility to its visitors
In a bid to boost the tourism sector and making travelling smoother, Saudi Arabia has decided to open e-visa to its visitors. Notably, e-visa will sure a much faster process and will be…
NASA’s InSight lander completes major mission milestone; deploys first instrument on Mars
NASA’s InSight on Thursday deployed its first instrument onto the surface of Mars, completing a major mission milestone that will allow scientists to peer into the Martian interior by…
Facebook to launch Cryptocurrency for WhatsApp transfers soon
Facebook Inc. an American online social media and networking company is reportedly working on a cryptocurrency allowing its users to transfer money on its other company WhatsApp, focusing on…